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Kort vs Comet
Comet is Perplexity's browser, with an AI assistant that can browse and act on pages for you. It has been free since October 2025.
Kort adds 10 things
you don't get in Comet.
Side by sideKortComet
Apple's WebKit engineYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- WebKit, Apple's engine (the same as Safari)
- Comet:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: Blink (Chromium), widely reported Source, 2026-11-01
Ad blocker, built in and onYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- Built in and on by default. Blocked inside WebKit before the request is sent. No extension needed
- Comet:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed Source, 2026-11-01
Cookie pop-ups answeredYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- Answered for you: "Reject all" or "Only necessary", or hidden
- Comet:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed Source, 2026-11-01
No usage data sentYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- None. Crash reports only if you choose to e-mail them
- Comet:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed Source, 2026-11-01
No account neededYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- None. No sign-in
- Comet:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: Perplexity account for the assistant Source, 2026-11-01
No AI in the browserYesNo
- Kort:
- No AI. Google's AI Overviews hidden by default
- Comet:
- Comet assistant and agent browsing Source, 2026-11-01
Vertical tabs and SpacesYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- Vertical sidebar, Spaces, split view with up to four pages on Mac
- Comet:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed Source, 2026-11-01
iPhone and iPad appComingYes
- Kort:
- Mac. iPhone and iPad coming to the App Store
- Comet:
- Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android Source, 2026-11-01
Made in the EUYesNo
- Kort:
- Made in the EU
- Comet:
- Perplexity AI, United States Source, 2026-11-01
- Yes
- Partly or opt-in
- No
- Not confirmed
- Coming
What Kort adds
- YesNo AI in the browser
- YesAI Overviews hidden in search
- YesBuilt-in ad and tracker blocker
- YesCookie pop-ups answered for you
- YesNo usage data, no account
- YesVertical tabs and Spaces
- YesApple's WebKit, the engine in Safari
- YesPay once, no subscription
- YesMade in the EU
- YesImport from Comet in one step
Both Kort and Comet
- Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Kort, once$5
- Comet Pro, 1 year$240
- Comet Pro, 3 years$720
Free since October 2025. Pro and Max plans from $20 a month. Source, 2025-10-02.
Switching from Comet
One step brings over your bookmarks and history.
Questions
Is Kort an AI browser?
No. Kort has no assistant, no chatbot and no summaries.
Every fact, word for wordChecked 2026-11-01
| Kort | Comet | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine on Mac | WebKit, Apple's engine (the same as Safari) | Not confirmed. Last seen: Blink (Chromium), widely reported |
| Platforms | Mac. iPhone and iPad coming to the App Store | Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android |
| Made by | Made in the EU | Perplexity AI, United States |
| Price and business model | 5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft once, no subscription. One license per iCloud account. | Free since October 2025. Pro and Max plans from $20 a month |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Built in and on by default. Blocked inside WebKit before the request is sent. No extension needed | Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed |
| Cookie pop-ups | Answered for you: "Reject all" or "Only necessary", or hidden | Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed |
| Usage data | None. Crash reports only if you choose to e-mail them | Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed |
| Account | None. No sign-in | Not confirmed. Last seen: Perplexity account for the assistant |
| AI features | No AI. Google's AI Overviews hidden by default | Comet assistant and agent browsing |
| Vertical tabs and spaces | Vertical sidebar, Spaces, split view with up to four pages on Mac | Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed |
Facts about Comet checked on 2026-11-01.
Sources2 links
- perplexity.ai/cometas of 2026-11-01
- yourstory.com/ai-story/perplexity-ai-comet-browser-free-worldwideas of 2025-10-02
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Other comparisons
Try Kort on your Mac
5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft, once. No subscription. macOS 15.4 or later. iPhone and iPad: coming to the app store.
Direct file: /download/Kort.dmg