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Head-to-head · AI Browsers

Comet vs Arc Search

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Comet #3 in AI Browsers 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Comet
Arc Search #5 in AI Browsers 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Arc Search

Comet leads on 0 checks, Arc Search on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreComet · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

Comet scores higher on our rubric for ai browsers: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Comet is the better fit for free general-purpose AI browsing. Arc Search is the better fit for mobile-first AI web research.

  • Comet fits best

    Free general-purpose AI browsing

  • Arc Search fits best

    Mobile-first AI web research

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Side by side

Feature Comet 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Arc Search 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #3 in AI Browsers #5 in AI Browsers
Best for Free general-purpose AI browsing Mobile-first AI web research
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Mobile
Platforms macOS, Windows, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Comet 0/3 · Arc Search 0/3
Page summaries Not checked yet Not checked yet
AI research mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Browser agent Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Browser engine Chromium Not checked yet
Privacy model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Perplexity search, page questions, and summaries are built into browsing.
  • Available for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android with cross-device sync.
  • Supports Chrome Web Store extensions and built-in ad blocking.
  • Browse for Me reads multiple web pages and creates a custom answer page.
  • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, and cookie banners.
  • Includes reader mode, translation, voice search, and automatic tab archiving.
Cons
  • Gmail is the only listed integration.
  • Some Perplexity AI capabilities may vary by subscription plan.
  • AI assistance is centered on search, browser commands, and page context.
  • Mobile-only deployment may not suit desktop-first browsing.
  • No deep research, source filters, browser extension, or API access.
  • Arc Sync works with desktop and mobile devices only on supported platforms.
Our verdict

Comet combines Chromium-based browsing with Perplexity AI search and assistance. It is aimed at people who want a general-purpose browser with natural-language commands, questions about open pages, and summaries alongside conventional…

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Arc Search brings AI-powered web research to a free mobile browser for iOS and Android. Its Browse for Me feature searches multiple web pages, reads them, and creates a custom answer page. The Browser Company also includes conventional…

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  1. CometAI Browsers 9.1Free plan
  2. Arc SearchAI Browsers 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Comet — where it wins

    • Perplexity search, page questions, and summaries are built into browsing.
    • Available for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android with cross-device sync.
    • Supports Chrome Web Store extensions and built-in ad blocking.

    Where it doesn't

    • Gmail is the only listed integration.
    • Some Perplexity AI capabilities may vary by subscription plan.
    • AI assistance is centered on search, browser commands, and page context.

  • Arc Search — where it wins

    • Browse for Me reads multiple web pages and creates a custom answer page.
    • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, and cookie banners.
    • Includes reader mode, translation, voice search, and automatic tab archiving.

    Where it doesn't

    • Mobile-only deployment may not suit desktop-first browsing.
    • No deep research, source filters, browser extension, or API access.
    • Arc Sync works with desktop and mobile devices only on supported platforms.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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