ISLAMABAD – Perplexity says it gives Pro users promotional Computer credits, but users must purchase additional credits after they run out.
The move has frustrated some subscribers who considered browser automation a key reason to use Perplexity’s Comet browser.
Perplexity moves Browser Control under Computer
Perplexity appears to have moved its Browser Control feature under Perplexity Computer, with users reporting that continued access now requires credits.
The change has drawn criticism from some Pro subscribers, who previously used Browser Control as one of the key features of Perplexity’s Comet browser.
There does not appear to have been a dedicated announcement about the change. Instead, users noticed the change after the standalone Browser Control option stopped working as before and began discussing it on Reddit.
What is Perplexity Browser Control?
Browser Control allows Perplexity’s artificial intelligence to interact directly with a web browser on a user’s behalf.
The feature can navigate websites, click buttons, fill out forms and perform other actions. Rather than simply providing instructions, the AI can carry out tasks through the browser.
The feature was particularly useful in Comet, Perplexity’s AI-powered browser, where users could ask the assistant to complete actions directly on websites.
However, users recently reported that the standalone Browser Control option had disappeared. Its functionality now appears to be handled through Perplexity Computer.
Pro users may need additional credits
A Reddit discussion titled “Control browser is now under Perplexity Computer and requires credits” contains reports from users who encountered the new credit requirement.
One user said the system prompted them to add credits despite having an active Pro subscription.
Perplexity’s documentation says Computer operates through a credit system.
Perplexity gives Pro subscribers promotional credits, but it does not provide recurring monthly Computer credits after users exhaust those promotional credits.
Users who want to continue using Computer after their available credits run out therefore need to purchase additional credits. Pro subscription does not guarantee unlimited Computer use
The change has raised questions about what is included in Perplexity’s Pro subscription.
Perplexity has previously described Computer as a feature available to Pro subscribers. The tool is designed to handle multi-step workflows using AI models and connected services.
The distinction is that Pro subscribers can access Computer, but access does not necessarily mean unlimited use.
Once promotional credits have been exhausted, users may have to pay for additional credits to continue using the feature.
For subscribers who primarily use Perplexity for browser automation, the change could therefore increase the cost of using a feature they previously considered part of the service.
Why the change matters for Comet users
The move is particularly significant for users of Comet because Browser Control was one of the features that differentiated Perplexity’s browser from conventional web browsers.
Instead of manually completing repetitive tasks, users could ask the AI to interact with websites on their behalf.
Moving the functionality into a credit-based system could make frequent browser automation more expensive for some users.
For now, the main issue for Pro subscribers is not the removal of access altogether, but the introduction of additional costs once their available Computer credits have been used.
Key points:
- Perplexity has moved its Browser Control feature under Perplexity Computer.
- The change means Pro subscribers may need credits to continue using the feature.
- Browser Control allows Perplexity’s AI to navigate websites, click buttons and fill out forms.
- Users discovered the change after the standalone Browser Control option disappeared.
