Perplexity (incl. Comet) (Perplexity)
Last checked 2026-10-15
Answer engine with cited search, Deep Research that can output presentations, spreadsheets, dashboards and sites, and the Comet AI browser.
Capabilities
Sources: www.perplexity.ai/comet/ · www.perplexity.ai/changelog/what-we-shipped--march-27-2026 · www.perplexity.ai/hub/pricing
Free or paid, in plain words
Free plan: yes. search with citations, limited daily use. Paid: the lowest price we could verify on the official pricing page is $17/month (other plans may exist).
Getting started with Perplexity (incl. Comet) →
Privacy setting
Account settings → Preferences → turn off “AI data retention”. More on data safety
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Key limits & features | For | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Search with answers and citations; limited usage | Limited daily usage | www.perplexity.ai/hub/pricing | 2026-10-15 |
| Pro | $17/mo billed annually | Expanded Computer access, 4,000 bonus credits, deep research, model choice, higher limits. Monthly-billing price not confirmed on the official page. | Serious individual work | www.perplexity.ai/hub/pricing | 2026-10-15 |
| Max | $167/mo billed annually | Maximum Computer usage, 35,000 bonus credits, 10,000 monthly credits, highest limits | Heaviest use | www.perplexity.ai/hub/pricing | 2026-10-15 |
Rubric score
71/100 — Based on published features, pricing and documentation, checked 2026-10-15. No hands-on testing. See methodology.
| Capability breadth | Agentic / automation ability | Ecosystem & integrations | Privacy & business readiness | Value for money | Free tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Tasks it's listed for (28)
- Cited quick answers Beginner
- Deep research report Advanced
- Literature scan Intermediate
- Compare products or vendors Intermediate
- Real-time trend tracking Beginner
- Build an FAQ from tickets Intermediate
- Analyze a spreadsheet Beginner
- Build a dashboard Intermediate
- Multi-step browser task Advanced
- Make a slide deck Intermediate
- Study plan Beginner
- SEO brief Intermediate
- Competitor messaging analysis Intermediate
- Personalized outreach email Beginner
- Account research brief Intermediate
- Variance commentary Intermediate
- Market/company research Intermediate
- Regulation research Intermediate
- Summarize policy updates Beginner
- Explain a CVE Beginner
- Synthesize user feedback Intermediate
- Competitive teardown Intermediate
- Shopping research Beginner
- Itinerary planning Beginner
- Up-to-date travel info Beginner
- Book-ready shortlist via browser agent Advanced
- Trend-aware post ideas Beginner
- Simple website build Intermediate