Perplexity has introduced the Perplexity Computer, an advanced agentic tool designed to autonomously plan and execute complex tasks by orchestrating various AI models. This innovative platform is available to Pro subscribers at $20/month and Max subscribers at $200/month, marking Perplexity’s shift towards serving enterprise and high-value users focused on significant decision-making impacts, while moving away from its previous advertising-centric business model.
Built on the OpenClaw orchestration framework, the Perplexity Computer leverages the strengths of 19 different large language models (LLMs) to manage tasks that require interconnected actions such as browsing the web, manipulating files, and calling APIs. The unique architecture emphasizes multi-model routing, allowing each task to be directed to the model that excels in its domain—be it visual output with Gemini Flash, software engineering with Claude Sonnet, or other specialized functions.
Key differentiators of Perplexity Computer include its search-native data grounding capabilities and per-session credential scoping, aimed at enhancing both performance and security. Notably, Perplexity prioritizes safety by ensuring that high-stakes actions trigger human approval processes and reminding users to treat outputs on sensitive tasks as drafts needing careful verification due to the compounding risk of hallucinations in chained operations.
Additionally, Perplexity announced upcoming features such as the launch of the Comet browser on iOS next month and a developer conference scheduled for March 11. These developments underscore Perplexity’s commitment to integrating multi-modal AI capabilities into workflows that can drive significant productive and financial outcomes.

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Perplexity has launched Perplexity Computer, an agentic AI platform that autonomously plans and executes complex multi-step tasks by orchestrating 19 different LLMs via the OpenClaw framework. It supports web browsing, file manipulation, and API calls, with multi-model routing directing tasks to specialized models like Gemini Flash for visual output and Claude Sonnet for software engineering. Key features include search-native data grounding, per-session credential scoping, and human-in-the-loop approval for high-stakes actions. Available to Pro ($20/month) and Max ($200/month) subscribers, the platform signals Perplexity's pivot toward enterprise users. Upcoming additions include a Comet browser for iOS and a developer conference on March 11.

Understanding Perplexity Computer: A Multi-Modal AI Agent for Complex Workflows