Why Perplexity matters
Perplexity makes its Comet browser free worldwide in October 2025, and Comet reaches third place on the US App Store within 48 hours of its iOS launch in March 2026. In February 2026 it launches Perplexity Computer, an agent that carries out multi-step tasks for users. Reports in June 2026 describe a $200M raise tied to Comet, with about 80% of Comet Plus subscription revenue routed to publishers such as CNN.
The numberComet browser reached third place on the US App Store within 48 hours of its iOS launch in March 2026
On The Agentic 80
Listed under Browser and general-purpose agents. Agents that use the web and the computer the way people do.
On The All Things AI 100
Listed under Productivity and creation. The AI tools people open every day at work.
Quick answers
- What does Perplexity do?
- AI answer engine, the Comet browser and the Perplexity Computer agent for search and task automation. Perplexity makes its Comet browser free worldwide in October 2025, and Comet reaches third place on the US App Store within 48 hours of its iOS launch in March 2026.
- What AI capabilities does Perplexity offer?
- Perplexity offers an AI answer engine that searches the web and returns cited answers for research and everyday business questions. Paid plans add file analysis, deeper research, and a choice of models. Its API lets developers embed search-grounded answers in products. Comet is its AI browser, and Perplexity Computer is an agent that completes multi-step tasks on a computer for search and task automation.
- Why is Perplexity on The Agentic 80?
- Perplexity is listed under Browser and general-purpose agents. Agents that use the web and the computer the way people do. Comet browser reached third place on the US App Store within 48 hours of its iOS launch in March 2026.
- Why is Perplexity on The All Things AI 100?
- Perplexity is listed under Productivity and creation. The AI tools people open every day at work. Comet browser reached third place on the US App Store within 48 hours of its iOS launch in March 2026.
- Where is Perplexity based, and who owns it?
- Perplexity is based in San Francisco, CA, was founded in 2022 and is private, late-stage venture.