Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Merlin
From $15/mo against from $30/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Merlin
3.9 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools
Side by side
Compared on
MaxAI.me
Merlin
Our rating
3.9
4.0Better
Starts at
$30/mo
$15/moBetter
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Productivity
Productivity
Plans
From $30/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
One-click AI prompts embedded directly on websites like Gmail and LinkedIn
Choice of underlying models including GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini
Temperature Control for tuning output between factual and creative
YouTube video summarization
Inline text rewriting, grammar fixing, and translation
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
Works inline across websites instead of requiring a separate chatbot tab
Free plan includes unlimited access to a fast base model, not only a capped trial
Model choice avoids lock-in to a single AI provider
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
Free tier's 3 Pro chats a day pushes regular users toward the paid plan fast
Browser-extension model means no native mobile app experience
Heavy on-page AI buttons can clutter the browsing experience for light users
'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
MaxAI, founded 2024
Foyer, founded 2021
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is MaxAI.me better than Merlin?
In our reviews MaxAI.me scores 3.9 and Merlin scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. MaxAI.me: Browser extension that puts ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini one click away on any website. Merlin: Browser AI assistant that brings ChatGPT, Claude, and other models to any website with one shortcut.
Which is cheaper, MaxAI.me or Merlin?
Merlin has the lower starting price: from $30/mo for MaxAI.me and from $15/mo for Merlin.
Merlin
MaxAI.me
