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Aside vs Perplexity Comet: catalog facts
Aside	Perplexity Comet
Free Free download; the homepage does not list paid plans.	Freemium A free tier is available. Full agent features require a Perplexity subscription.
macOS	Windows, macOS
AI agent works across logged-in sites Background agent tabs and scheduled tasks	Assistant can act on pages, not only summarise them
Only a macOS build is evident Giving an agent access to logged-in accounts carries risk	Requires a Perplexity account, and an agent acting on logged-in sites carries real risk Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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