The best Merlin alternatives
4 tools that do a similar job to Merlin. Each entry says what it does and who it suits, so you can pick the one that fits instead of the most famous.
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MerlinA browser extension giving access to several AI models on any page, for summarising, writing and chat.
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MaxAI
AI tool · Freemium
A browser extension for one-click AI actions on selected text, emails and pages.
Best for: Rewriting selected text; Email replies in the browser
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HARPA AI
AI tool · Freemium
A Chrome extension combining AI chat with web automation, page monitoring and custom commands.
Best for: Automating repetitive browser tasks; Monitoring page changes
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Monica
AI tool · Freemium
An AI assistant extension for chat, reading, writing and translation on any website.
Best for: Translating and summarising web content; Quick writing help
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Sider
AI tool · Freemium
A sidebar AI extension for chatting with pages, PDFs and images using multiple models.
Best for: Reading assistance in the browser; Comparing model answers
How we pick: tools in the same category that solve the same problem, projects that name each other as alternatives, and open-source projects that describe themselves as an alternative to Merlin. We don't take payment for placement.