How is Comet different from Google Chrome?
Instead of accumulating multiple open tabs that clutter the Chrome experience today, Comet offers a workspace where information is organised and easily accessible for later retrieval. It tracks what a user is working on, surfaces related content, and keeps everything tied to a consistent context. For example, if you’re researching a topic, Comet can group those pages, remember what you previously looked at, and help you continue from where you left off. It also helps automate routine tasks, such as summarising emails, managing schedules, and reviewing meeting notes.
Comet also aims to reduce information overload. It can close inactive tabs, highlight relevant news, and even remind users of action items from earlier sessions. It’s designed to handle everyday workflows—checking calendars, summarising videos, and reviewing LinkedIn messages—without requiring manual tab switching or app hopping.
Underlying the browser is Perplexity’s search engine, which prioritises accurate, verifiable answers. This is especially relevant for users making decisions based on online content—whether comparing insurance plans, researching investments, or evaluating new technologies. An interesting observation to note here is that Perplexity is not positioning itself for the regulars, but for those who perform extensive research. Recently, Perplexity was in the news because of the detailed financial research it was offering investors. This positions the product very differently from Google’s offerings. While this may lead to slower mass adoption, the possibility of a more loyal customer base might be on the way.