AI browsers — overview
This note summarizes major AI-first and AI-enhanced browsers available in 2024–2025.
High-level categories
- AI-native/agentic browsers: built from the ground up around an AI assistant (e.g., Dia, Comet, Fellou.ai). These provide cross-tab context, multi-step automation and “agent” features.
- AI-enhanced mainstream browsers: traditional browsers with deep AI integrations (e.g., Microsoft Edge Copilot, Brave Leo, Opera One).
- Search-first AI experiences embedded in a browser-like shell: You.com and Phind focus on AI-powered search and developer-focused answers rather than full autonomous browsing.
What to choose ?
- If you want autonomous multi-step agents: Fellou.ai, Dia (Skills), Perplexity Comet are top candidates.
- If you want developer-focused search: Phind is the best fit.
- If you want privacy-first with lightweight AI: Brave (Leo) or Quetta.
- If you want workplace integration (Office/M365): Microsoft Edge Copilot.
- If you want a creative, project-organized experience: Arc + Arc Max.
- If you want an integrated search-centric experience: You.com.