Perplexity Comet vs Microsoft Copilot
Perplexity's AI browser that looks like a normal browser but embeds an agentic assistant. Comet summarizes pages, works across tabs, answers with citations from open pages and automates tasks like booking meetings or sending emails — free on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android.
🧠 Expert verdict
Our expert verdict: Microsoft Copilot is the stronger all-round choice, scoring 4.5/5 versus 4.4/5 for Perplexity Comet. If budget is your priority, Perplexity Comet (Free / Comet Plus $5/mo / Pro $20/mo / Max $200/mo) is the more affordable option. Choose Microsoft Copilot if you want the best productivity tool overall; pick Perplexity Comet if "Free on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android" matters more for your workflow.
Perplexity Comet
Perplexity's AI browser that looks like a normal browser but embeds an agentic assistant. Comet summarizes pages, works across tabs, answers with citations from open pages and automates tasks like booking meetings or sending emails — free on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android.
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's AI assistant integrated across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and the entire M365 suite.
Perplexity Comet
✅ Pros
- +Free on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android
- +Agentic search and page summaries
- +Answers with citations from open tabs
- +Automates tasks like email and bookings
- +Cross-device sync of sessions and tabs
❌ Cons
- −Premium publisher content is a paid add-on
- −Background assistants need the $200 Max plan
- −Agentic actions still need supervision
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Our Verdict
After comparing ratings, pricing and features, Microsoft Copilot comes out ahead with a 4.5/5 rating. It is the better choice for most users.
Expert take on each tool
📌 Perplexity Comet
Perplexity Comet is a great free upgrade for anyone who lives in their browser and wants research, summaries and light automation built in. Heavy users who want hands-free background agents will need the Max plan.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Perplexity Comet or Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot has the higher user rating (4.5/5 vs 4.4/5), making it the stronger overall pick. That said, Perplexity Comet can still be the better fit depending on your budget and specific needs — see the full comparison above.
Is Perplexity Comet or Microsoft Copilot cheaper?
Perplexity Comet (Free / Comet Plus $5/mo / Pro $20/mo / Max $200/mo) is generally more budget-friendly than Microsoft Copilot ($30/user/mo). If cost is your main concern, Perplexity Comet is worth trying first — but compare the feature sets above to confirm it covers what you need.
Can I switch from Perplexity Comet to Microsoft Copilot?
Yes — switching between Perplexity Comet and Microsoft Copilot is usually straightforward since both are productivity tools with similar core workflows. Most users can export their data and get started with Microsoft Copilot within a day; just check Microsoft Copilot's free plan before committing to a paid tier.