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Comet alternatives
Comet compared with 5 alternatives: Dia, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera and Brave.
Comet has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20.00 (lowest Perplexity Pro in-app purchase; billing basis not shown). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CometThis tool | Free plan · from $20.00 | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dia | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | macOS |
| Google Chrome | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Edge | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Opera | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Brave | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Comet
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Dia
AI browser for work that answers questions across tabs and tools
- Dia starts at $20 per month (Better Answers). Comet starts at $20.00 (lowest Perplexity Pro in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Comet lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Dia is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Comet also covers AI search and AI agents.
Suits: Mac users whose work is spread across Slack, Notion, Google Workspace and Teams
- Free
Google Chrome
Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in
- Google Chrome is free. Comet starts at $20.00 (lowest Perplexity Pro in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Google Chrome lists a Linux app.
- Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
- Comet also covers chat assistant, AI search and AI agents.
Suits: Google Account users who want the same bookmarks, passwords and tabs on every device
- Free
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft's browser with the Copilot assistant built in
- Microsoft Edge is free. Comet starts at $20.00 (lowest Perplexity Pro in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Microsoft Edge lists a Linux app.
- Microsoft Edge also covers password manager and passkeys.
- Comet also covers chat assistant, AI search and AI agents.
Suits: Windows users who want Copilot inside the browser
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Opera
Browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN and sidebar messengers
- Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated). Comet starts at $20.00 (lowest Perplexity Pro in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Opera lists a Linux app.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
- Comet also covers chat assistant, AI search and AI agents.
Suits: People who want an ad blocker and a VPN without installing extensions
- Free plan · from $3.00/mo
Brave
Open-source browser that blocks ads and trackers by default
- Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium). Comet starts at $20.00 (lowest Perplexity Pro in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Brave lists a Linux app.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
- Comet also covers chat assistant, AI search and AI agents.
Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions
Limits worth knowing in Comet
- The App Store lists Perplexity Pro at $20.00 and $200.00 and Perplexity Max at $200.00 as in-app purchases, without stating a billing period.
- Google Play lists in-app purchases from $4.99 to $249.99 per item, and neither store says which features or limits depend on a paid plan.
- Perplexity's website could not be read when checked, so Mac and Windows availability comes from press coverage rather than a vendor page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Comet?
The alternatives to Comet in this directory are Dia, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera and Brave. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Comet.
Is there a free alternative to Comet?
Yes. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are free to use. Dia, Opera and Brave have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Comet alternatives work on Linux?
The Comet listing does not include a Linux app. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera and Brave list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Comet?
Brave is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.