Is Comet free without an Airtel connection?

Access was initially restricted to Perplexity Pro subscribers; the Airtel partnership is the main route to free access for a large segment of users in India.

Perplexity Comet: Free AI Browser in India

Q: What is Perplexity Comet?

Comet is an AI-powered web browser from Perplexity, built on Chromium, with an always-on AI sidebar that can handle multi-step tasks like comparing prices, scheduling, drafting emails, and completing transactions.

Q: How can I get Comet for free in India?

Perplexity partnered with Bharti Airtel to give eligible Airtel subscribers a complimentary one-year Perplexity Pro subscription, which includes access to Comet, rather than requiring a separate paid Pro plan.

Q: What devices does Comet work on?

Comet is available for macOS, Windows, Android and iPhone. The Android app launched at the end of 2025 and the iPhone app on March 18, 2026.

By Yash KharePublished Sep 5, 2026Updated Oct 3, 20263 min read

Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser has launched in India, and thanks to a partnership with Airtel, many users can get a full year of it free. If you've heard the name and wondered what it actually does differently from Chrome, below is a simple breakdown.

⚡ Quick facts

Free via: A year of Perplexity Pro (includes Comet) for eligible Airtel subscribers
Built on: Chromium, same as Chrome, plus an always-on AI sidebar
Can do: Compare prices across tabs, draft emails, schedule meetings, complete transactions
Availability: macOS, Windows, Android and iPhone

See it in action

Video: AIM Network, "Perplexity's AI Browser 'COMET' Just Landed in India."

📊 Key points from the video (skip the watch)

Covers Comet's official India launch and how it differs from browsers like Chrome or Edge.
Comet's AI workspace can remember your research, draft emails, and even book meetings from a single command.
Touches on the Comet Assistant feature that powers this AI-first browsing experience.

What makes it different from Chrome

Comet is built on the same Chromium engine as Chrome, so it feels familiar, but it adds an always-on AI sidebar that can handle multi-step tasks directly: comparing product prices across tabs, scheduling meetings, drafting emails, and even completing transactions, rather than just answering questions about a page.

How to get it free

Comet normally requires a Perplexity Pro subscription. In India, Perplexity partnered with Bharti Airtel to give eligible Airtel subscribers a complimentary one-year Perplexity Pro subscription, which includes Comet access, effectively making it free for a large share of Indian users without a separate payment.

Try it: a simple starter prompt

Once you have Comet installed, try asking its sidebar something like this while browsing:

Compare the prices of this product across the open tabs and tell me which is cheapest.

Where it's available

Comet runs on macOS, Windows, Android and iPhone. The Android app arrived at the end of 2025 and the iPhone app followed on March 18, 2026, according to Engadget's launch coverage, which also reports that the mobile apps are free to download. An earlier version of this article described Android as pre-order and iOS as coming soon; both have since shipped, so check your device's app store for the current listing.

What an "AI browser" really changes

A normal browser shows you pages and you do the clicking. An AI browser can read the page you are on, answer questions about it and carry out steps for you, such as comparing products across tabs. That saves time, but it also means the assistant sees what you see, including logged-in pages.

Safety habits before you let it act

Do not let it complete purchases or send messages without reviewing the final step yourself.
Be careful on banking and email tabs, since an agent reading a page can be misled by hidden text on a malicious site.
Check what permissions you grant, and review Comet's settings after installing.

These risks are explained more broadly in our AI agent security explainer.

Check the Airtel offer terms

The free year depends on being an eligible Airtel subscriber, and offer terms can change, so confirm the details in the Airtel Thanks app before assuming you qualify. Airtel runs other bundles too, such as free Super Duolingo for 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What is Perplexity Comet?

A Chromium-based AI browser with an always-on sidebar that can handle multi-step tasks like comparisons, scheduling, and drafting.

How do I get it free in India?

Through Perplexity's partnership with Airtel, giving eligible subscribers a free year of Perplexity Pro.

What devices does it support?

macOS, Windows, Android and iPhone. The Android app launched at the end of 2025 and the iPhone app on March 18, 2026.

Is it free without Airtel?

Access otherwise requires a Perplexity Pro subscription.