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Aside alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Aside: free plan is capped by monthly credits and three routines, and higher tiers are expensive for individual users. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Aside, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Comet currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Comet logoCometFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS +13 of 366.5
  1. Comet logo

    1. CometTop pick

    Best for: Perplexity users who want AI research and task help built into their browser

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Aside

    Perplexity's AI browser with a built-in assistant and agent, free to download.

    Pros

    • AI assistant that can work across tabs and act on pages
    • Supports most Chrome extensions
    • Available on desktop and mobile

    Cons

    • Browsing content is sent to an AI service
    • Agent actions can make mistakes
    • Best features tied to paid Perplexity plans
    Visit Comet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Comet a good Aside alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Platforms
    Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026perplexity.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Engine
    Chromium
    Checked Oct 25, 2026perplexity.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Extensions
    Most Chrome extensions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026perplexity.ai(opens source in a new tab)

Discontinued alternatives

  • Arc is no longer available.

The best Aside alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Comet logo

Best Aside alternative for most people

Comet

Perplexity's AI browser with a built-in assistant and agent, free to download.

Dia logo

Best Aside alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Dia

AI-first browser from The Browser Company, focused on chatting with your open tabs.

Opera Neon logo

Best Aside alternative for Mac

Opera Neon

Opera's agentic browser that can browse and carry out tasks on your behalf.

Comet logo

Best Aside alternative for Windows

Comet

Perplexity's AI browser with a built-in assistant and agent, free to download.

Comet logo

Best Aside alternative for iPhone and Android

Comet

Perplexity's AI browser with a built-in assistant and agent, free to download.

Aside alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Aside?

Comet ranks first right now. Perplexity's AI browser with a built-in assistant and agent, free to download. Dia and Opera Neon follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Aside?

Yes. Comet (free plan + paid), Dia (free plan + paid) and ChatGPT Atlas (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Aside?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Aside?

The complaints we hear most: free plan is capped by monthly credits and three routines; higher tiers are expensive for individual users; young product from a startup, so features and pricing may shift.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Aside, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.