Perplexity has launched 'Teammates', an always-on AI agent system capable of running continuous workplace projects independently on dedicated virtual machines. Requiring a $200 per month Max plan, Teammates allows users to run multiple agents simultaneously and monitor progress via Slack and the Perplexity app. Perplexity enters an increasingly competitive enterprise AI market alongside OpenAI's Dots ($100/month) and Anthropic's Claude Duet ($20/month).
Perplexity Teammates capabilities and operation
- ▪Perplexity Teammates build on top of Perplexity Computer by enabling multiple agents to execute distinct jobs simultaneously
- ▪Perplexity Teammates run around the clock on dedicated virtual machines featuring a desktop and browser environment
- ▪Perplexity launched 'Teammates', an always-on AI agent product designed to handle ongoing work tasks independently
- ▪Users can monitor Perplexity Teammates' progress through dedicated app threads and interact with them via Slack
Pricing and competitor products
- ▪Perplexity Teammates compete with persistent AI agent products including Grok Bots, Meta's Muse, OpenAI's Dots, and Anthropic's Claude Duet
- ▪SpaceX placed stricter usage caps on Grok Bots due to high agent consumption
- ▪OpenAI's Dots subscription starts at $100 per month and Anthropic's Claude Duet is available starting at $20 per month
- ▪Access to Perplexity Teammates requires a subscription to Perplexity's Max plan priced at $200 per month
Perplexity corporate outlook
- ▪Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas stated on X that the company envisions every organization eventually having hundreds of AI teammates working for each person
- ▪Perplexity's annualized revenue reached over $750 million as of August 2026
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