Perplexity Computer
Agent that can run fully on your Mac, offline.
Best on your computerRuns on your PC
- Best for
- Private tasks on your own files
- On your PC
- Easy
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, Web
- Made by
- Perplexity
What’s good
- Local mode keeps files and planning on your Mac
- Works across Mail, Notes, Messages and Numbers
- Tools run in a sealed-off sandbox
Downsides
- Fully local mode wants a Mac with 36 GB memory
- Browsing the web still goes through the cloud
- Subscription needed even to run it locally
At a glance.
- Best for
- Private tasks on your own files
- Price
- From $20/mo
- Version
- Local mode (Qwen 3.6 or PPLX Pro)Released 2026-10-20
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, Web
- Open source
- No
- Made by
- Perplexity
- Website
- perplexity.ai
Should you use it?
Yes: it is our best on your computer pick for ai agents. Runs fully on a 36 GB Mac, so your files stay home.
Can I run it myself?
Yes. Easy: install an app and click.
Use Perplexity Mac app (fully local option).
- You need
- Apple Silicon Mac with 36 GB memory; hybrid mode from 24 GB
- Setup
- EasyInstall an app and click
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