Perplexity Computer

What it does

Perplexity Computer takes a plain-language task and carries it out as a multi-step workflow. It deploys subagents that browse the web, research in parallel, automate browser actions, extract data, and synthesize findings. Outputs include reports, websites, and apps. Tasks can run in the background, and recurring tasks can be set up for continuous monitoring.

You describe a goal, let Computer work in the background, then guide it as it goes or start a new task. It can connect Gmail, Slack, Notion, Calendar, and hundreds of other tools, and you can add personalized Skills to shape how it works. Rather than only answering questions, it carries out tasks, and workflows can run for hours or even months.

It suits individuals and teams who want research, monitoring, and building work delegated instead of prompted step by step. Computer is available to Pro and Max subscribers on desktop, mobile, Slack, and Microsoft 365; the Free plan does not include it. Usage draws on monthly Computer credits, with expanded access on Pro and maximum usage on Max, so test your own workloads to gauge how far your credits go.

What it can do

• Run multi-step workflows from natural-language prompts using subagents
• Set recurring background tasks with continuous monitoring
• Parallel web research, browser automation, and data extraction
• Connect Gmail, Slack, Notion, Calendar, and hundreds of other tools
• Add personalized Skills to tailor how Computer works
• Create apps, websites, and reports

Works with

• Gmail
• Slack
• Notion
• Calendar
• Microsoft 365

Example workflows

Recurring market monitoring

Input: a plain-language request to track a topic or competitors on a schedule. Steps: Computer searches the web, extracts relevant data, and repeats the task in the background. Output: periodic synthesized findings you can review and refine.

Research-to-deliverable build

Input: a goal such as a briefing or a simple web app, plus connected tools like Notion or Gmail. Steps: subagents research in parallel, pull context from connectors, then create the output. Output: a draft report, website, or app to iterate on.

Before you choose

• Computer requires a Pro or Max subscription; the Free plan does not include it.
• Usage is metered by monthly credits, so heavier workloads may call for the Max plan.
• Agent work runs autonomously in the background, so review outputs and the permissions you grant to connected tools.

Listed under

• Productivity
• General assistants

Get started

Needs a Perplexity Pro or Max plan

1. Subscribe to Perplexity Pro or Max
2. Open Computer and start a new task with a natural-language prompt
3. Connect apps such as Gmail, Slack, Notion, or Calendar and add Skills

The pricing page displays annual-billing monthly equivalents for Pro ($17) and Max ($167). Computer requires Pro or Max; included credits and usage vary by plan. API charges are separate.

Source: perplexity.ai/hub/pricing, checked 28 Oct 2026. Prices can change; check before you buy.

Sources for this overview

Product pages, documentation, and pricing checked 28 Oct 2026. Each source supports part of the overview; availability and prices can change.

• Computer | Perplexity AI ↗www.perplexity.ai
• Perplexity Pricing: Plans for Individuals and Enterprise ↗www.perplexity.ai
• Pricing - Perplexity ↗docs.perplexity.ai

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