Compatibility record
Does Perplexity support Background agents?
Selected plans
Perplexity Computer runs background tasks and continuous monitoring on Pro, Max, Enterprise Pro, and Enterprise Max while the user is away.
Last verified2026-09-08
Confidencehigh
Primary sources3
What this state means
Selected plans, with the qualification kept attached.
Computer background/recurring tasks consume Computer credits; Max and Enterprise Max include monthly complimentary credits.
Capability definition
Runs delegated work asynchronously while the user leaves the active session.
Scope boundary
A long synchronous response or an agent loop that requires an open session is not a background agent.
Evidence
Primary records behind the answer.
- 01
“Set recurring tasks that Computer executes autonomously and persistently over time.”
- 02
Computer for Pro subscribers, Computer for Slack
“Every Monday at 9am, pull the latest pipeline numbers from Salesforce and post a summary to #sales-updates.”
- 03
How Credits Work on Perplexity
“Computer credits are available to Pro and Max subscribers, including Enterprise Pro and Enterprise Max.”