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Description
Personal Computer by Perplexity introduces a new approach to operating systems by shifting from instruction-based computing to objective-driven computing. Rather than requiring users to manually guide every step, the system allows users to define goals while the AI manages the processes needed to complete them. The platform runs as a continuously active desktop environment that gives the Perplexity Computer and Comet Assistant persistent access to files, applications, and user sessions. Acting as a digital proxy for the user, the AI can help automate tasks, organize information, and interact with software across the computer. Users can control the system remotely from other devices, allowing them to manage their computing environment even when they are away from their primary machine. Built-in security controls ensure that sensitive actions always require explicit user approval. Every action taken by the system is logged to provide transparency and accountability. A kill switch feature allows users to immediately stop AI activity if needed. The system is designed to blend human control with intelligent automation in everyday computing tasks. Personal Computer represents a shift toward AI-native operating systems that work alongside users rather than simply responding to commands.
Description
The Portable Computer serves as a local-first alternative to the Perplexity Computer, operating entirely on your personal device to ensure that sensitive information remains private while still accommodating sophisticated workflows. In collaboration with NVIDIA, it effectively manages various functionalities such as the orchestrator, planner, tool router, scheduler, durable task queue, local search index, and AI models, all executed locally. This enables it to perform data analysis, file synthesis, document and code searching, and execute tasks directly on the device, maintaining long-running processes without needing cloud connectivity. It is designed to operate on NVIDIA DGX Spark, utilizing either Qwen 3.8 27B or PPLX 27B models, with the addition of NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning to enhance model selection. The system is optimized to carry out as many operations as possible locally, only escalating tasks that require real-time data, internet browsing, integration with other applications, or advanced reasoning capabilities. Additionally, when there’s a need to transmit any information from the device to a cloud-based service, the Portable Computer will first seek user consent before continuing with the action, ensuring user control over data sharing. This thoughtful approach not only emphasizes privacy but also enhances user confidence in managing their data securely.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Asana
No
Comet Browser
Yes
Dropbox
No
GitHub
No
Gmail
No
Google Drive
No
Jira
No
Linear
No
Microsoft Excel
No
Microsoft OneDrive
No
Integrations
Asana
Yes
Comet Browser
No
Dropbox
Yes
GitHub
Yes
Gmail
Yes
Google Drive
Yes
Jira
Yes
Linear
Yes
Microsoft Excel
Yes
Microsoft OneDrive
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$20 per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Perplexity AI
Founded
2022
Country
United States
Website
www.perplexity.ai/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Perplexity
Founded
2022
Country
United States
Website
www.perplexity.ai/hub/products/portable-computer