# Perplexity Computer

Digital worker for tasks across real user interfaces and connected services.

Canonical profile: https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/agents/perplexity-computer/
Editor: [Michael Meierhoff](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/about/)
Sources reviewed: 2026-10-09
Basis: provider documentation. Examples are editorial suggestions, not hands-on product tests.

## Overview

Standalone agent product within Perplexity's offering. It coordinates specialized agents, models, browser work, and connected tools.

- Provider: Perplexity
- Product family: Perplexity Computer
- Profile type: Orchestrating digital work agent
- Environment: Desktop, mobile and cloud
- Connections: Slack and Microsoft 365
- Setup: Set up an account and define the task scope
- Pricing model: Computer uses plan-specific included usage and credits; 100 credits currently equal $1. Max costs $200/month.

## Operation & oversight

Operational details for this profile have not yet been researched.

## Provider

Perplexity operates an AI search engine and related apps and tools. Computer extends this offering with multi-step work across the web, files and connected services.

- Operator: Perplexity AI, Inc.
- Organization: Company
- Website: https://www.perplexity.ai/
- Reviewed: 2026-10-09

- Provider source: https://www.perplexity.ai/fr/hub/legal/terms-of-service

- Provider source: https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/13838041-how-credits-work-on-perplexity

## Prices and included usage

Pricing checked: 2026-10-09

Computer uses plan-specific included usage and credits; 100 credits currently equal $1. Max costs $200/month.

### Max

$200/month or $2,000/year; annual subscription only on the web

10,000 Computer credits per month; Brain in a gradual Research Preview rollout.

Price source: https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/11680686-perplexity-max

### Enterprise Pro

$40/seat/month or $400/seat/year

Organization management and 500 Computer credits per month.

Price source: https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/10352986-enterprise-pricing-and-billing-frequently-asked-questions

### Enterprise Max

$325/seat/month or $3,250/seat/year

Expanded enterprise access and 15,000 Computer credits per month.

Price source: https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/10352986-enterprise-pricing-and-billing-frequently-asked-questions

Paid Consumer Pro gradually receives weekly Computer usage instead of monthly credits. Without credits, Light is available. The readable help pages did not state the current Pro subscription price.

Credits and API usage are billed separately; monthly credits expire on reset.

Pricing details: https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/13838041-how-credits-work-on-perplexity

## Key features

### Tasks with multiple outputs

Accepts a desired outcome and carries out longer workflows to achieve it.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Split tasks

Uses subagents that handle subtasks.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Parallel research

Searches the web, automates browser actions, extracts data, and summarizes research.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Use connected context

Can use Gmail, Slack, Notion, Calendar, and other connected services.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Customize skills

Supports custom skills to define how personal workflows operate.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Create reports and presentations

Creates reports, presentations, and other work products from research and files.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/academy/what-is-perplexity-computer

### Ongoing tasks and monitoring

Can run tasks repeatedly and monitor changes over longer periods.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### App and web access

According to the product page, it is available on desktop, mobile, Slack, and Microsoft 365.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Brain Research Preview

Max gradually receives memory for projects, people and files. Entries link to their sources and can be edited or deleted.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/11680686-perplexity-max

## Requirements and limits

### Pro or Max subscription required

Requirement: The product page lists Pro and Max subscriptions for Computer; the Microsoft 365 extension also lists Enterprise Pro and Enterprise Max.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/products/integrations/microsoft

### Connected services must be configured

Requirement: Microsoft 365 plugins are deployed through Marketplace and M365 administration; connector administration uses Microsoft Entra.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/products/integrations/microsoft

### Plan credits also apply in Office

Limitation: The Microsoft 365 extension uses the credit rules of the existing Pro, Max or Enterprise plan.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/products/integrations/microsoft

### Enterprise connector policies

Requirement: Microsoft 365 connectors inherit existing access, retention and audit policies.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/products/integrations/microsoft

### Weekly usage and credits

Limitation: Consumer Pro receives weekly usage gradually. Without credits, only Light is available; after depletion, credits are used, auto-refilled or the session pauses.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/13838041-how-credits-work-on-perplexity

## Example workflows

### Market report with sources

- Your input: Specify the topic, period, desired providers, and questions for a market overview.
- Possible result: A report with consolidated web research and references to sources found.
- What to check: Open original sources, check dates, and verify key figures yourself.

### Weekly project monitoring

- Your input: Connect approved project sources and define which changes should be captured weekly.
- Possible result: A recurring overview of new entries and relevant changes.
- What to check: Check access rights and sample the results; confirm all actions derived from them.

## Context

Plan credits and administrator-approved connectors determine available work. Configure Microsoft 365 plugins and permissions for the organization.

Cross-checked on October 9, 2026 against product page, Academy and Microsoft 365 integration. Access through Pro/Max; Office additionally supports Enterprise Pro/Max. Features and security statements are provider claims.

## Sources

- https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

- https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/academy/what-is-perplexity-computer

- https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/products/integrations/microsoft

- https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/11680686-perplexity-max

- https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/13838041-how-credits-work-on-perplexity

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