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Atlas Browser
Navigate AI workflows faster with ChatGPT beside the web.
Atlas Browser is an AI-native browsing experience built around ChatGPT. Keep a live conversation next to the page you are reading, organize research in Spaces, and turn sources into summaries, drafts, and next steps.
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What is Atlas Browser?
Atlas brings ChatGPT into the browsing flow so you can ask questions about the current page without losing context. It is designed for deep research, writing, source comparison, and creative work where notes, files, tabs, and conversations need to stay connected.
See Atlas in action
Watch the official product introduction to see how ChatGPT, browsing, and project context come together.
Why Atlas Browser?
Atlas is OpenAI's AI-native browser. Its core idea is to keep ChatGPT anchored to the live web while giving each project a durable place for context, sources, and follow-up work.
Stay organized with Spaces
Group tabs, chats, notes, and files into Spaces that keep each project easy to pick up again.
Verify every response
Use citations, live previews, and browser controls to trace information before relying on it.
Built for deep research and creative work
Atlas keeps context close, reduces repetitive browsing work, and helps move from a question to a useful result faster.
AI in every tab
Summarize, translate, or compare sources without breaking the flow of the page you are viewing.
Spaces that remember
Return to a project with its tabs, conversations, uploads, and notes still connected.
Cited, auditable answers
Surface sources and inline previews so insights are easier to check and share with confidence.
How Atlas compares to other AI browsers
Use this snapshot to decide when Atlas is the right choice versus other AI-native browsers and agent workspaces.
ChatGPT Atlas
OpenAI browser with ChatGPT built into every tab.
A persistent ChatGPT sidebar, Spaces for projects, and system-level privacy controls for an official OpenAI workflow.
- Side-by-side chat anchored to the active page with citations and quick actions.
- Spaces keep tabs, chats, uploads, and notes organized across devices.
- OpenAI guardrails, enterprise sign-in, and transparent data controls.
- Best for
- ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Enterprise accounts that need the official workflow.
- Pricing
- Requires a ChatGPT Plus or Team subscription during beta.
- Availability
- macOS beta app; Windows version in development.
Perplexity Comet
Research workspace combining Perplexity answers with browser tabs.
A multi-panel layout where live answers, citations, saved threads, and reference tabs stay connected.
- Canvas aligns AI answers, sources, and manual notes for each research question.
- Perplexity search is optimized for factual recall and rapid follow-up questions.
- Shared spaces and libraries help teams compile research and hand-offs.
- Best for
- Analysts and writers who rely on Perplexity web answers.
- Pricing
- Included with Perplexity Pro; enterprise tiers are on the waitlist.
- Availability
- Web preview today; desktop apps rolling out gradually.
ego (lite)
Agent browser that lets you and your AI agents share a Chromium workspace.
ego (lite) combines a daily-use Chromium browser with ego-browser tooling so agents can work in logged-in tabs and Spaces without taking over your session.
- Imports Chrome data so familiar bookmarks, logins, and browsing habits can move with you.
- Separate Spaces let agents run tasks in parallel while you continue browsing.
- Local-first and free for individuals, with support for Codex, Claude Code, and other agents.
- Best for
- People who want AI agents to automate real logged-in browser tasks alongside normal browsing.
- Pricing
- Free for individual use; ego and enterprise plans are separate products.
- Availability
- Free Mac download; Windows waitlist.
Sigma Browser
Automation-first browser with agent workflows and playbooks.
Sigma focuses on repeatable automations, agent scripts, data capture, and exporting results at scale.
- Agent builder turns browsing steps into reusable workflows.
- Data capture modes export structured results to sheets and CRMs.
- Team dashboards monitor runs, schedules, and error handling.
- Best for
- Operators who need large-scale, semi-autonomous browsing tasks.
- Pricing
- Free beta tier with paid automation quotas announced.
- Availability
- macOS and Windows desktop apps in beta.
Arc Max
Arc's Chromium browser augmented with AI helpers.
Arc Max adds instruction-based browsing, summaries, and custom commands to Arc’s design-first workflow.
- Summarize pages, draft replies, or rewrite highlights from the current tab.
- Auto-rename tabs, tidy downloads, and answer questions about the current view.
- Works alongside Arc's split-view, spaces, and sidebar workflows.
- Best for
- Existing Arc users who want light AI assistance during everyday browsing.
- Pricing
- Included with Arc membership while Max remains in preview.
- Availability
- macOS stable; Windows client in public beta.
Browser Use
Open-source toolkit for building autonomous browsing agents.
Browser Use offers TypeScript and Python SDKs plus a hosted runtime for agent-driven browsing integrations.
- High-level API with memory, tool calls, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints.
- Integrations with LLM providers and vector stores for grounded actions.
- Cloud service for scaling and monitoring production agent fleets.
- Best for
- Developers creating custom browsing agents or product integrations.
- Pricing
- MIT-licensed core; managed cloud and API priced separately.
- Availability
- Self-host anywhere; managed cloud in private beta.
AI browsers evolve quickly. Confirm current feature, pricing, availability, and policy details on official product pages before committing.
Everything you need for AI-first browsing
Atlas combines the power of ChatGPT with a modern, privacy-aware browser for research, writing, and everyday work.
Live chat overlay
Ask ChatGPT to summarize, translate, compare, or explain the page beside you.
Spaces that remember
Group tabs, chats, uploads, notes, and teammates around one project.
Cited, auditable answers
Keep sources and inline previews visible so important answers are easier to verify.
Instant summaries
Turn long articles, PDFs, and videos into key takeaways or action items.
Multimodal understanding
Upload screenshots or documents and ask ChatGPT to extract and interpret what matters.
Privacy and team controls
Review sharing settings and workspace policies before using Atlas with sensitive work.
Get started in minutes
Use these four steps as a simple starting point for your first Atlas workflow.
1
Download Atlas
Get the macOS build from OpenAI or use the official product page for the latest availability.
2
Sign in with ChatGPT
Sign in with your ChatGPT account and review which features are available for your plan.
3
Create a Space
Start a Space for a research question or project, then add relevant tabs, notes, and files.
4
Ask and iterate
Try summaries, comparisons, drafts, and follow-up questions while keeping the source page in view.
Who is Atlas Browser for?
Researchers
Compare sources, keep citations close, and move from an open question to a structured brief.
Writers and creators
Turn articles, references, and visual material into outlines, drafts, and practical next steps.
Teams
Use Spaces to keep project context together and make handoffs easier to follow.
Community impressions
Composite perspectives from public community feedback, provided as learning context rather than official endorsements.
“Atlas keeps interviews, findings, and experiments in one AI-assisted timeline, helping teams move from research to insight faster.”
“ChatGPT living beside the web can change how ideas are tested, while Spaces make stakeholder handoffs easier to follow.”
“Instant summaries and cited answers make it easier to evaluate what Atlas surfaces before using it in an analysis.”
“Writers can draft documentation while Atlas highlights source material and keeps the working context pinned to the side.”
“Security reviews and admin controls still need validation, but the workflow can map naturally to existing policies.”
“Spaces can feel like a living knowledge base, moving a team from question to answer without repeatedly rewriting the brief.”
Frequently asked questions
What is Atlas Browser?+
Atlas is OpenAI's AI-native browser that pairs the power of ChatGPT with a fast, secure browsing experience. This page is an independent directory entry, not an official OpenAI page.
Do I need a paid ChatGPT plan?+
Atlas can work with an OpenAI account, but advanced capabilities such as higher-end reasoning models and enterprise controls may require ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Enterprise.
Which platforms are supported?+
The referenced guide describes Atlas as available on macOS, with other platform experiences developing over time. Check the official Atlas page for the current availability before downloading.
How do Spaces work?+
Spaces bundle tabs, chat history, files, and notes into one project workspace so you can return to the same context later or share it with teammates.
Is my browsing data private?+
Browsing data and sharing depend on the product settings and account plan. Review the current OpenAI privacy and data-control documentation before using Atlas with confidential information.
How can I share feedback or report an issue?+
Use the in-app feedback menu or the official OpenAI support channels to report an issue. Include the page, workflow, and steps that led to the problem.
Try Atlas with confidence
Download the official app from OpenAI and keep this page nearby for workflows, feature notes, and safety reminders.
Official references
Use OpenAI’s launch post, Atlas Help Center, and privacy documentation for the latest product and policy details.