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Perplexity Computer
It does steps, you reviewDoes steps, you checkWorks on its ownLast checked 2026-10-18
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The decision in plain English
Where this fits in your work
Carry a task from research through to a deliverable, using tools and subagents.
- Consider it when
- Consider it when a job has multiple steps, connected inputs and a concrete output such as a report, deck or app.
- The limit to keep in mind
- Check credits, access and approval behaviour before a long or recurring run. This profile does not establish that every action pauses for approval.
- A first task to try
- Start with public sources and a research brief. Agree the outline, then request the deliverable and check the result before connecting private accounts.
Use Perplexity Search / Research when you mainly need an answer and its sources.
See Perplexity Search / Research →Agent Watch editorial guidance, reviewed . Based on the documented capabilities below; this is a suggested starting task, not a published hands-on test or a performance ranking.
Access, permissions and controls
Check these against your organisation's rules and the account you will actually use.
- Can it open and edit your files?
- Creates reports, apps and other deliverables; works with permitted files and connected tools.
- What it can connect to
- Connects tools such as Gmail, Slack, Notion and Calendar; supports personalised skills and parallel subagents.
- Can it keep working while you're away?
- Recurring background tasks and continuous monitoring.
- Controls for your organisation
- Enterprise governance depends on the plan; specific Computer approval and access controls need checking.
Plans, price and where it runs
- Made by
- Perplexity
- Which plans include it, and cost
- Available to Pro and Max subscribers; exact current Pro price and Computer credit allowances not confirmed.
- Where you can use it
- desktop, mobile, Slack, Microsoft 365
- How it works with you
- It does steps, you review
- How much it does on its own
- Does steps, you checkWorks on its own
Prices are in US dollars as shown on the vendor's US pricing page, unless stated.
Where this comes from
These are documentation sources, not a claim that we have tested every feature ourselves. Availability can depend on your plan, region and workspace settings. Our Assist, Augment and Adapt ratings are editorial judgements.
- https://www.perplexity.ai/products/computer
- https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/products/deep-research
- https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/11187416-which-perplexity-subscription-plan-is-right-for-you
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