# Fellou vs Perplexity

> Fellou: Agentic AI browser that plans and runs multi-step web tasks for you
> Perplexity: AI answer engine that searches the live web and cites its sources

- Fellou profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/fellou
- Perplexity profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/perplexity
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/fellou-vs-perplexity
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Fellou is listed under AI Agents and Perplexity under AI Assistants. Perplexity scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.3 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Fellou is available on macOS. Only Perplexity is available on Web, iOS and Android and offers an API.

### Choose Fellou if

- You want a tool built for Multi-source research reports, repetitive web workflows, data collection and form filling, scheduled recurring tasks.
- Shows an editable plan before executing, with approve, pause and stop controls on each step.
- Combines browser automation, deep research and local computer control in one app.

### Choose Perplexity if

- You want a tool built for answering factual and current-events questions with checkable sources, and running multi-step web research.
- Every answer links to numbered sources, so claims are easy to check.
- Free plan includes search with citations.

## Pricing

| | Fellou | Perplexity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Fellou | Perplexity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep Action | Yes | Not listed |
| Deep Search | Yes | Not listed |
| Browser Use | Yes | Not listed |
| Computer Use | Yes | Not listed |
| Agentic Memory | Yes | Not listed |
| Scheduled Tasks | Yes | Not listed |
| Background Multitasking | Yes | Not listed |
| Multiple Output Types | Yes | Not listed |
| Step-Level Control | Yes | Not listed |
| Eko Framework | Yes | Not listed |
| Cited answers | Not listed | Yes |
| Pro Search | Not listed | Yes |
| Research | Not listed | Yes |
| Model selection | Not listed | Yes |
| File uploads | Not listed | Yes |
| Perplexity Computer | Not listed | Yes |
| Comet browser | Not listed | Yes |
| Perplexity API | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Fellou | Perplexity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | No | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Fellou strengths

- Shows an editable plan before executing, with approve, pause and stop controls on each step.
- Combines browser automation, deep research and local computer control in one app.
- Displays estimated Spark cost before a workflow runs, according to a reviewer.
- Free tier and a $19/month entry plan make it cheap to try.
- Open-source Eko framework (MIT) from the same team for custom agents.

## Fellou limitations

- Reviewers report it can loop or stall on complex or dynamic layouts and cannot reliably get past CAPTCHAs.
- Credit-based pricing: the Free plan's 1,000 Sparks cover only about 4 tasks, and cost varies with workflow length.
- No mobile app found; desktop only.
- Page context is processed by cloud AI, which security commentators flag as an attack-surface and privacy concern.

## Perplexity strengths

- Every answer links to numbered sources, so claims are easy to check
- Free plan includes search with citations
- Paid plans offer a choice of advanced models from several providers
- Available on web, iOS, Android and through a developer API
- Separate Comet browser integrates the assistant into browsing

## Perplexity limitations

- Free plan is limited to 3 Pro Searches per day and 1 Research query per month
- Pro and Max limits are described as weekly or monthly allowances rather than fixed numbers
- Max costs $200 per month, and Enterprise Max costs $325
- Answers can still contain errors, so the cited sources need checking

## FAQ

**Is Fellou better than Perplexity?**

It depends on your workflow. Fellou is built for Multi-source research reports, repetitive web workflows, data collection and form filling, scheduled recurring tasks. Perplexity is built for answering factual and current-events questions with checkable sources, and running multi-step web research.

**What are the key feature differences between Fellou and Perplexity?**

Fellou: Agentic AI browser that plans and runs multi-step web tasks for you. Perplexity: AI answer engine that searches the live web and cites its sources.

**Does Fellou or Perplexity have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Fellou is freemium and Perplexity is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Fellou or Perplexity?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.