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AI tools · Build and browse

AI browsers and task agents

Browsers and agents that click through websites for you. What each tool costs, where it runs, what it shipped last, and what its terms say about what you make.

  • 8tools compared
  • 3 of 8have a free plan
  • $4.99a month, the cheapest paid plan
8 tools

Compare them.

Makers' own descriptions, plans and terms, read Oct 20, 2026, so company-reported. Open "Rights" or "Your data" on a card for the maker's own words.

“Browser lets ChatGPT open websites, gather current information, and take action while you stay in control.”

Free planPaid from $20 a month

Free plan lists 'Limited ChatGPT Work access on desktop'; the pricing page shows no amounts.

  • Web
  • Computer app

LatestUse the browser extension in more browsersAug 31, 2026

Terms
In its terms
“Treat page content as untrusted context.”

ChatGPT Learn: Browser, Oct 20, 2026

Website · Prices · Description · company-reported · Full details

Comet

Perplexity

“Comet browser by Perplexity is the AI browser that acts as a personal assistant.”

Paid from $200 a month

The Comet page we read did not state whether it is free.

  • Phone app
  • Computer app
Terms
In its terms
“This allows attackers to embed indirect prompt injection payloads that the AI will execute as commands.”

Brave blog, Aug 20, 2025

Website · Prices · Description · company-reported · Full details

“Opera Neon is an agentic browser that understands your intent, assists with tasks, and takes actions.”

No free planPaid from $19.90 a month

Agentic features need a subscription ('Subscribe to Neon to activate agentic functionalities and top world LLMs.').

LatestOpera Neon shipsSep 30, 2025

Website · Prices · Description · company-reported · Full details

Dia

The Browser Company of New York (Atlassian)

“Dia is the browser for better days at work.”

Free planPaid from $100 a month

Free 'Better Browser' tier has 'no AI features'.

  • Computer app

LatestWelcoming The Browser Company to AtlassianSep 4, 2025

Website · Prices · Description · company-reported · Full details

“Claude in Chrome is a browser extension that allows Claude to read, click, and navigate websites alongside you.”

No free planPaid from $20 a month

'Claude in Chrome is available for all paid plans (Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise).'

  • Web
  • Computer app

LatestClaude in Chrome is generally availableAug 26, 2026

Terms
In its terms
“Claude in Chrome is enhanced with our safety classifiers but is still risky.”

Claude Help Center: Get started with Claude in Chrome, Oct 20, 2026

Website · Prices · Description · company-reported · Full details

Manus

Manus (acquired by Meta) · Singapore

“Manus is the action engine that goes beyond answers to execute tasks, automate workflows, and extend your human reach.”

Free planPaid from $20 a month

300 credits provided daily.

  • Web
  • Phone app
  • Computer app

LatestChina to review Meta's acquisition of AI startup ManusJan 8, 2026

Website · Prices · Description · company-reported · Full details

Genspark

Genspark

“Genspark is your all-in-one AI workspace. Slides, docs, images, video, code, and design — all in one place.”

Price not shown
  • Web

Website · Description · company-reported · Full details

Independent evidence

What tests have found.

OpenAI
“We're deprecating Atlas as we bring browser-based agentic capabilities into ChatGPT and Codex.”

company-reported.

OpenAI Help Center, Jul 9, 2026

OpenAI
“ChatGPT Work is an agent for longer, more involved tasks.”

company-reported.

OpenAI Help Center, Jul 9, 2026

OpenAI, via TechCrunch
“Prompt injection, much like scams and social engineering on the web, is unlikely to ever be fully 'solved,'”

OpenAI's words quoted by a trusted outlet..

TechCrunch (Rebecca Bellan), Dec 22, 2025

OpenAI
“It remains important to monitor ChatGPT agent and exercise care when using it.”

company-reported; same page: 'These measures don’t eliminate all risks'..

OpenAI Help Center, Oct 20, 2026

Brave
“This allows attackers to embed indirect prompt injection payloads that the AI will execute as commands.”

A competitor's security research from 2025; may have been fixed since..

Brave blog, Aug 20, 2025

Anthropic
“Claude in Chrome is now generally available on every paid Claude plan.”

company-reported.

Claude blog, Aug 26, 2026

Associated Press
“Meta is buying artificial intelligence startup Manus”

Trusted wire (AP)..

AP (via ABC7 News), Dec 30, 2025

Caixin Global
“Chinese regulators will review Meta's acquisition of Manus.”

Photo caption.

Caixin Global, Jan 8, 2026