Overview
Perplexity Computer is a general-purpose AI agent designed to act as an always-on digital co-worker. Rather than simply answering questions, it plans, executes, and manages entire multi-step workflows across the apps and tools you already use — handling web research, document drafting, data processing, and API calls while you focus on higher-level decisions.
The system draws its name from the original meaning of "computer": a person who autonomously divided and completed complex calculations. That same philosophy drives the product — it breaks your goals into tasks and subtasks, spins up specialized sub-agents, and runs them asynchronously in the background with support for scheduled and condition-based triggers. Tasks will pause if credits run out and can resume once credits are replenished.
Each task runs in a secure, isolated cloud sandbox with browser-agent capabilities and tool integrations. Behind the scenes, Perplexity Computer supports multi-model orchestration, using different frontier AI models for different subtasks rather than relying on a single one. It is currently available to Perplexity Max subscribers on desktop web, with Pro and Enterprise rollout planned. It is built on the same foundations as Comet, Perplexity's AI-native browser.
Key Features
Multi-agent task orchestration — Breaks high-level goals into tasks and subtasks, then spins up specialized sub-agents that run in parallel, dramatically compressing time-to-completion for complex projects.
Secure cloud sandbox — Every job runs in a secure, isolated cloud sandbox with browser-agent capabilities, so the agent can reliably search, build, code, and deliver end-to-end results without interfering with your local machine.
Multi-model orchestration — Supports using different AI models for different subtasks — deep research, image analysis, long-context recall, fast generation — rather than routing everything through a single model, giving flexibility and control over capability trade-offs.
App connectors and tool execution — Works through hundreds of certified app connectors (Gmail, Outlook, Slack, GitHub, Notion, Linear, and more), enabling workflows that span web research, document drafting, data processing, and third-party platforms without manual handoffs.
Asynchronous and scheduled execution — Runs tasks in the background with support for scheduled jobs and condition-based triggers, making it suitable for ongoing projects and recurring workflows rather than one-shot queries. Tasks pause when credits are exhausted and resume on replenishment.
Credits-based usage with spending controls — Computer tasks consume credits from your monthly Max allocation (10,000 credits/month). Usage is visible per thread and account; you can enable auto-refill and set a spending cap to avoid unexpected charges.
Pricing & Plans
Perplexity Computer is available exclusively as part of the Perplexity Max subscription.
| Plan | Price | Includes Perplexity Computer |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | ✗ |
| Pro | $20/month ($200/year) | ✗ |
| Max | $200/month ($2,000/year) | ✓ |
Perplexity Max includes:
- Full access to Perplexity Computer for autonomous multi-agent workflows
- Extended access to Create (dashboards, spreadsheets, and web apps) with higher limits than Pro
- Priority access to the latest frontier models (availability varies; may include o3-pro, Claude Opus 4, and others — confirm current lineup on the official page)
- Max Assistant mode on Comet browser with advanced reasoning
- Early access to new Perplexity products and features
- Priority customer support
Comet browser is free to use for everyone, with usage limits. Max adds Max Assistant mode and higher agent query limits on top of the free Comet access. Computer is currently available on desktop web only; Pro and Enterprise rollout is planned.
Best For
- Power users and professionals who regularly orchestrate complex, multi-step research or data workflows and need reliable autonomous execution
- Developers and technical teams who want a model-agnostic agent runtime without building their own orchestration layer
- Business analysts and strategists running recurring multi-source research projects that currently require manual coordination
- Organizations already using Perplexity Pro who are evaluating an upgrade to automate higher-complexity tasks
- Teams exploring AI agent platforms and want a product tightly integrated with an AI-native browser environment
FAQ
What is Perplexity Computer?
Perplexity Computer is an autonomous AI agent from Perplexity that acts as a digital co-worker. It breaks high-level goals into tasks, spins up specialized sub-agents, and executes them in parallel across web research, document drafting, data processing, and API calls — all within an isolated compute environment.
How is Perplexity Computer different from a regular AI chatbot?
Unlike a chatbot, Perplexity Computer doesn't just respond to queries — it executes multi-step workflows autonomously. It runs asynchronously in a secure cloud sandbox with browser-agent capabilities, calls connected apps and services, and orchestrates multiple AI models simultaneously. AI chatbots handle single-turn interactions; Computer handles end-to-end projects.
Which AI models does Perplexity Computer use?
Perplexity Computer supports multi-model orchestration, meaning different subtasks can be handled by different frontier models — those optimized for deep research, image understanding, long-context recall, or fast generation. The specific models available may change over time; the system is designed to incorporate new models without requiring users to reconfigure their workflows.
How much does Perplexity Computer cost?
Perplexity Computer is available exclusively to Perplexity Max subscribers at $200/month or $2,000/year. It is not included in the Free ($0) or Pro ($20/month) plans.
Is there a free trial for Perplexity Computer?
Perplexity has not published a dedicated free trial for Computer. Access requires a Max subscription ($200/month), which includes a monthly credits allocation that Computer tasks draw from. Free and Pro plans currently do not include Computer access.
What kinds of tasks can Perplexity Computer handle?
Perplexity Computer is designed for complex, multi-step tasks including: competitive research across dozens of sources, automated report drafting, data collection and processing pipelines, API integrations with third-party services, and long-horizon projects requiring sustained agent execution. It is not optimized for simple Q&A, which is better served by Perplexity's standard AI search engine capabilities. For a comparable computer-use agent, see GPT-5.3-Codex.
How does Perplexity Computer relate to Comet?
Perplexity Computer is built on the same technical foundations as Comet, Perplexity's AI-native browser. Comet focuses on AI-assisted browsing and session-level task execution, while Computer extends that capability to longer-horizon, multi-agent workflows that go beyond a single browsing session. Max subscribers get access to both.
Is my data safe when using Perplexity Computer?
Each task runs in an isolated cloud sandbox, which limits cross-task data exposure. Perplexity's Enterprise plans are SOC 2 Type II compliant and data is never used to train models. For Free, Pro, and Max (including Computer), AI data retention is on by default — users can opt out in account settings. Third-party model providers are contractually prohibited from using Perplexity data for training. Users with strict compliance requirements should review Perplexity's data collection documentation before deploying sensitive workflows.
