Comet vs Atlas: The AI Web Browser Showdown!
If you have lived in Chrome for a decade, I get it. It’s familiar, fast, and everywhere.
But freelancers like me are paid for outcomes and offers, not browser loyalty - and two AI native browsers now offer a real upgrade to everyday workflows.
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Atlas Overview
Atlas is OpenAI’s ChatGPT browser for macOS. It bakes chat into every page, remembers your preferences, and opens search in split view with chat. On paid plans, it can even take actions for you inside your tabs.
Comet Overview
Comet is Perplexity’s AI assistant browser. It keeps the workflow clean and reliable - ideal when you’re not on macOS or don’t have a paid ChatGPT plan.
My Recommendations
My advice is simple:
macOS + Paid ChatGPT Plan: Choose Atlas.
Everyone Else: Choose Comet (for now).
macOS + Free ChatGPT Account: Try Atlas, but know that some standout features may be limited.
Atlas Advantages
Imports from Safari or Chrome during setup
One click choices for permissions and Browser Memories
Native “Ask ChatGPT” sidebar that sees the page you’re on
Agent Mode (Plus/Pro) can take actions in your tabs
Remembers your usage to better understand your needs
Comet Advantages
Quick onboarding from Chrome with settings and bookmarks
Built in assistant that sees your active page
Clean and reliable workflow for non macOS users
Assistant can take actions for you on a webpage
Free month of Comet Pro available through my special link
Further Reading
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