Ep 726: Perplexity Computer: What it is, How to use it and is it better than OpenClaw?
Ep 726: Perplexity Computer: What it is, How to use it and is it better than OpenClaw?  
Podcast: Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast
Published On: Wed Mar 04 2026
Description: Spent hours testing AI models? ⏳Same. Openclaw setup still broken, heartbeat still dead? ☠️Yep, been there. Perplexity’s new agentic tool called Computer might’ve finally solved it. With no technical knowledge and a simple prompt, you can have agent swarms actually working for you and getting stuff done. Did we finally arrive in AI agent nirvana? Probably not. Because as impressive as it is, there’s one big caveat that will likely stop it dead in its tracks. Perplexity Computer: What it is, How to use it and is it better than OpenClaw? — An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Perplexity Computer Hands-On Demo & ReviewPerplexity Computer vs. OpenClaw ComparisonPerplexity Computer's Multi-Model Agentic SwarmsAdvanced Workflow Automation With Perplexity ComputerAI Model Auto-Routing and Task ChainingData Integration: Gmail, Slack, Notion, Google DrivePerplexity Computer’s Price, Credits, and Value LimitationsBest Use Cases: Perplexity Computer vs. OpenClawCreating Animated Data Visualizations with PerplexityTimestamps:00:00 "Perplexity Computer Overview"03:08 AI Demos: Perplexity vs Big Four07:19 "Complex Queries with AI Tools"12:38 "Perplexity AI vs Open Claw"13:59 "AI Visual Analysis Overview"17:11 "AI Tools for Task Optimization"20:20 "Comparing Top AI Tools"24:51 "Perplexity vs. OpenClaw Comparison"27:18 Perplexity vs OpenClaw: Key Differences31:34 Daily AI Insights Workflow34:54 "Impressive AI Task Management"37:20 AI Tool Comparison and Limitations40:02 "Limited Value for High Price"Keywords: Perplexity Computer, Perplexity AI, Perplexity Computer features, Perplexity Computer vs OpenClaw, OpenClaw, AISend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist.