GPT Workspace vs Merlin (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
GPT Workspace
From $9/mo against from $15/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Merlin
3.6 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared on	GPT Workspace	Merlin
Our rating	3.6	4.0Better
Starts at	$9/moBetter	$15/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Productivity	Productivity
Plans	From $9/mo	Free$0 Pro$29/mo, or $19/mo billed yearly ($228/yr) Teams$19 per seat/mo, or $15 billed yearly ($180/yr); 2-seat minimum
Key features	An AI agent built into Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive Access to GPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok models in one subscription Formula writing and data analysis inside Google Sheets PDF and file summarisation from Drive A dedicated ChatGPT Forms Maker tool	Ctrl/Cmd+M shortcut for AI access on any website Access to GPT-4, Claude 3 Opus, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Mistral Large from one interface Dedicated summarization for YouTube videos, PDFs, and articles Native buttons inside Gmail, LinkedIn, and X for drafting content Image generation across 20-plus models and aspect ratios
Pros	Multiple model providers available from one subscription Deep integration across the whole Google Workspace suite A clear 30-day refund window	Free tier's 102 daily queries is generous enough for real evaluation before paying Single subscription replaces separate ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro, and Gemini subscriptions Native integration inside Gmail and LinkedIn saves switching tabs constantly
Cons	Not affiliated with Google despite the close branding, which the FAQ has to clarify Broad access to Gmail, Drive and Docs content needs a permissions review Per-user pricing on Standard and Pro adds up for larger teams	'Unlimited fair access' marketing overstates a Pro plan that's actually credit-capped Real usage cap (around $100 of model cost) isn't disclosed upfront in plan marketing Browser-extension dependence means no dedicated mobile app experience
Company	GPT Workspace	Foyer, founded 2021

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260922. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is GPT Workspace better than Merlin?

In our reviews GPT Workspace scores 3.6 and Merlin scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. GPT Workspace: Third-party AI agent that brings ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok into Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive, from $9 a month. Merlin: Browser AI assistant that brings ChatGPT, Claude, and other models to any website with one shortcut.

Which is cheaper, GPT Workspace or Merlin?

GPT Workspace has the lower starting price: from $9/mo for GPT Workspace and from $15/mo for Merlin.

Do GPT Workspace and Merlin have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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