Short Answer: Perplexity’s Comet browser is now available in India for Pro users on Windows and Mac. Android is open for pre-order on Google Play, while iOS isn’t listed yet. Comet can book meetings, send emails, and even complete purchases as an AI agent inside your browser.
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What is the Perplexity Comet browser?
Comet is an AI browser from Perplexity that blends search, chat, and agent actions. Instead of only showing results, it can act: schedule a meeting based on a page you’re reading, draft and send an email, or shop and check out after comparing products. Think of it as an assistant layered on top of the web.
What’s different from Chrome or Arc?
Comet emphasizes a workspace plus an agentic sidebar that reads the page, gathers context, and executes steps you’d usually click through yourself. Chrome and Arc are great browsers, but they don’t natively book meetings or complete purchases on your behalf.
Availability in India: who can use Comet today
- Pro subscribers in India can use Comet on Windows and macOS right now. This was confirmed by CEO Aravind Srinivas on X and reported by multiple outlets.
- Android: the app is listed as “coming soon” for pre-order on Google Play in India. A firm release date isn’t shown on the listing.
- Earlier rollout: Comet initially launched in July 2025 to Perplexity Max users, then expanded.
Invite-only users who joined the waitlist earlier may also have access, but the headline change is Pro access in India.
Pricing and plans: Pro vs Max, and new Comet Plus ($5)
Perplexity has Pro and Max subscription tiers. In August, the company added Comet Plus, a $5/month subscription focused on premium publisher content and revenue sharing with participating publishers. Perplexity says publishers receive 80% of this revenue. Comet Plus is included with Pro and Max, or available standalone.
Why this matters: if you care about supporting journalism, Comet Plus routes money to publishers whose work Comet surfaces and cites.
Airtel tie-in: how to get Perplexity Pro free for a year
Airtel customers in India can claim 12 months of Perplexity Pro free. That’s a listed value of around ₹17,000. You activate it via the Airtel Thanks app.
Short steps (works across prepaid, postpaid, broadband, DTH):
- Open Airtel Thanks → 2) Recharge or confirm eligibility → 3) Tap the Perplexity Pro tile → 4) Follow the redemption flow to link your Perplexity account.
Short Answer: Airtel users can get one year of Perplexity Pro at no extra cost through the Airtel Thanks app. Sign in, find the Perplexity Pro benefit, and follow the prompts to redeem. You’ll link your Perplexity account to activate Pro features used by Comet.
Security and privacy basics
Perplexity highlights local data handling and credential security. A recent 1Password–Perplexity partnership for Comet focuses on secure autofill and 2FA codes with end-to-end encryption and local storage for browsing data. If you already use 1Password, the integration makes logging in through Comet straightforward.
Quick Comparision Comet vs Chrome vs Arc
| Feature | Comet | Chrome | Arc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in AI agent actions (book, email, shop) | Yes | No (extensions required) | Limited (AI features, not agent checkout) |
| India availability today | Pro users on Windows/Mac; Android pre-order | Yes | Yes (macOS/Windows) |
| Publisher revenue sharing model | Comet Plus $5; 80% to publishers | No | No |
| Free with Airtel offer | Yes (Perplexity Pro year-long) | No | No |
Who should try Comet in India?
- Students: Ask Comet to summarise papers and draft emails to professors. Then let it schedule study sessions from your Calendar.
- Knowledge workers: Have Comet read RFPs, generate a reply draft, and book a follow-up in one flow.
- Small businesses: Compare suppliers, add to cart, and complete the purchase from the sidebar.
These are practical uses Comet markets directly, now accessible in India to Pro users.
Limitations and what to watch next
- Android timing: Listed as “coming soon”; Play Store doesn’t show a date. iOS isn’t listed in India.
- OEM pre-installs: Perplexity has discussed pre-installing Comet with phone makers to drive adoption. Worth tracking if Indian OEMs sign on.
- Agent scope: Expect more sites and flows to be supported over time.
Checklist before you install
- You’re a Perplexity Pro user or eligible via Airtel.
- You have Windows 10+ or macOS.
- You’re comfortable letting an AI fill forms and submit on your behalf.
- You’ll review privacy and use strong 2FA for key accounts.
FAQs
Is Comet free in India?
Comet access currently targets Pro subscribers in India on desktop. You can offset the cost via Airtel’s 12-month free Perplexity Pro offer.
How do I download Comet on Windows/Mac?
Log in as a Perplexity Pro user and install the desktop app from the official Comet page.
Can Comet place orders online for me?
Yes. Comet’s agent can compare products, fill forms, and complete checkout flows on supported sites. Always review the order before confirming.
Is there an Android app?
Yes, but it’s pre-order/coming soon on Google Play in India. No confirmed date.
What is Comet Plus and why $5/month matters?
Comet Plus is a publisher program. Users pay $5, publishers receive 80%, and it’s also included in Pro and Max.
Does Comet work with password managers?
Perplexity partnered with 1Password to enable encrypted autofill and 2FA in Comet.
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What is Perplexity Comet?
Comet is an AI browser that can read pages, keep context, and act on your behalf. It can book meetings, draft and send emails, compare products, and complete purchases directly from a sidebar, turning multi-step browsing tasks into one conversation.
Is Comet available in India?
Yes. Perplexity Pro users in India can use Comet on Windows and Mac today. Android is available for pre-order on Google Play. iOS isn’t listed yet.
How to get Perplexity Pro free with Airtel?
Open Airtel Thanks, find the Perplexity Pro benefit, and follow the steps to redeem your 12-month subscription. Link your Perplexity account to activate.
What is Comet Plus ($5)?
Comet Plus is a subscription that shares 80% of revenue with publishers. It’s included with Pro and Max, or you can buy it standalone for $5/month.
Source: Perplexity AI | Get Comet | Airtel
