A while back, I shared some thoughts on the Dia Browser. There were definitely things I liked. But after spending the last few weeks with Comet—the browser from Perplexity—I’ve made it my default.
It just fits better with how I work, especially since I’m always exploring new AI tools. Compared to Dia, Comet takes things a step further. It’s far more agentic—able to not only assist but actually take action across tabs, tools, and tasks. That shift has made a real difference in my daily workflow.
Now, Comet isn’t perfect. I still wish it had vertical tabs or let me turn any site into a PWA. But the way it blends AI into the browsing experience? That’s what really makes a difference for me.
Switching from Edge to Comet was easier than I expected.
The installer brought over almost everything—my extensions (except for a couple like Proton Pass), my entire browsing history, and even kept me signed in on most of my usual sites.
No need to re-enter passwords or dig through settings.
I just opened Comet and picked up right where I left off.
I live in the browser all day—coding, writing docs, checking emails, keeping an eye on my calendar, and staying on top of software reviews. Comet fits right into that flow.
Its AI shows up in small, helpful ways. If I need a quick answer or a summary, I can just ask without switching tabs. Even better, it supports voice commands, so sometimes I just say what I need and let it handle the rest.
One feature I’ve really come to appreciate is how Comet connects with Gmail, Google Calendar, and the website you’re currently on.
So when I’m buried in emails or trying to figure out what’s coming up on my schedule, I don’t have to jump between tabs or apps—it brings the info right to me.
And since I usually have a ton of tabs open for different projects, that really matters.
What’s nice is that I can search or ask questions, and Comet will focus only on the tabs that are relevant. No distractions. Just what I need.
Here’s where Comet stands out: it doesn’t just answer questions—it actually does things for me online.
Let me give you a real example. Say I buy something and want the details added to a Google Sheet I’ve got open. I just tell Comet what to do, and it pulls the price, item name, and tax, then adds it to the sheet automatically. It’s not instant, but it saves me from all that manual copy-paste hassle.