ChatGPT dots vs Perplexity Computer
How the two compare on price, platforms, what they can act on and how they ask before acting. Facts come from each agent's sources page.
| ChatGPT dots | Perplexity Computer | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | OpenAI | Perplexity |
| Cheapest paid plan | $100/month (Pro 100, the cheapest Pro tier; dots are included in Pro and Business Premium) | $17/month when billed annually (Pro) |
| Free tier | No | Yes: eligible non paying US accounts can try Computer on the web with included turns before adding credits; the pricing page lists Computer access under Pro and Max |
| Platforms | WebmacOSWindowsiOSAndroidSlackMicrosoft Teams | WebmacOSWindowsLinuxiOSAndroidSlackMicrosoft 365Email |
| Can act on | EmailCalendarBrowserFilesCodeMessagesShopping | BrowserEmailCalendarFilesCodeMessagesIntegrations |
| Approval model | Built-in rules decide when the dot acts alone and when it asks. Custom Rules let the user set an action to take action without asking, take action if pre-approved, ask before taking action, or hand off to the user. Auto-review checks actions that could affect accounts or share information. Some steps, such as changing a password, always stay with the user. Background proactive research uses read-only tools. | Connector tools can be set to Always ask, so the user approves a single action, allows the tool for the thread or denies it; Automations can pause for review before consequential actions, and Portable Computer asks permission before sending device content to the cloud. |
| Launched | Sep 29, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Last update | Oct 9, 2026: Create your dot in the ChatGPT mobile app | Oct 5, 2026: Automations, inline visualizations, and GPT-6.1 Sol |
See sources on the ChatGPT dots and Perplexity Computer pages.
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