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Perplexity Comet vs Google Chrome with Gemini
Perplexity Comet scores higher overall (8.7 vs 8.2), but the right pick depends on what you need.
Choose Perplexity Comet if…
People who want the most capable free AI browser on every device
8.7/10★★★★★Full review →Choose Google Chrome with Gemini if…
Chrome users who want AI help without switching browsers
8.2/10★★★★★Full review →Side by side
| Perplexity Comet | Google Chrome with Gemini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.7/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 | #2 of 10 |
| Price | Freemium · from $5/month | Freemium · from £18.99/month |
| Free version | Full browser and Comet Assistant free on every platform, with limits on heavier AI features | Chrome and basic Gemini in Chrome are free |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
| Made by | Perplexity AI | |
| Agent quality | 8 | 7.5 |
| Ease of use | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Features | 9 | 7 |
| Value for money | 9 | 8 |
| Platforms | 10 | 10 |
Perplexity Comet: what the AI does
- Comet Assistant on every page
- Agent that browses and completes tasks
- Questions and comparisons across open tabs
- Research answers with citations
- Choice of AI models
- Voice assistant
- Free on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
- Strongest built-in agent among mainstream browsers
- Syncs bookmarks and history across devices
- Built-in ad blocker
- Perplexity says it uses the browser partly to collect data for ad targeting
- No iPad app, and some connectors are desktop-only
- Free tier caps heavier AI features
Google Chrome with Gemini: what the AI does
- Gemini side panel that understands the current page
- Auto browse agent (Gemini 3) for multi-step tasks
- Password Manager sign-in for the agent, with your approval
- Confirmation before purchases and social posts
- No switch needed for the world's most-used browser
- Runs on desktop, Android and iPhone
- Agent asks before buying or posting
- You can take over a task at any time
- Auto browse is paid and US-only
- Features roll out slowly and vary by country
- More conservative AI than AI-native browsers