Chat with all AIMaxAI alternatives worth trying in 2026
MaxAI alternatives if you'd rather keep AI in the side panel than on top of every website. This guide is written by the team behind Chat with all AI, so we list our product first — and say plainly when another tool fits better.
Why people look beyond MaxAI
MaxAI does a lot well — fast actions right where you select text and works across many sites. People usually look for alternatives when they want something different: simpler design, access to more model families, a different price structure or tools for specific jobs.
Alternatives
Chat with all AI (our product)
GPT-6.1, Claude 5.5, Muse and Grok 4.7 in Chrome's side panel. You prefer a quiet side panel and the right-click menu, with the newest GPT, Claude, Muse and Grok models.
Compare with MaxAIMerlin
Merlin is an AI chat sidebar with features like web search, summaries of videos and documents, and team plans.
Read the comparisonHARPA AI
HARPA AI is a power-user extension focused on automation: custom commands, page monitoring and alerts, and the option to bring your own API keys.
Read the comparisonKlime
Klime is an AI companion for Chrome with quick actions, an AI agent that can click and type in pages for you, and helpers like email replies and video summaries.
Read the comparisonHow to choose
- Models: which labs' models do you need — OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, xAI, Google?
- Where it lives: side panel, overlays on websites, a separate browser or an app?
- Control: do you want an agent that acts on websites, or drafts you review?
- Privacy: what's stored, and for how long?
- Price: one plan for all models, or separate subscriptions?
When to stay with MaxAI
Stay if you want floating AI buttons on top of many websites and search results.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best MaxAI alternative?
It depends on why you're switching. If you want every top model in a calm side panel, try Chat with all AI. If you need specific features MaxAI offers, compare the options above.
Is there a free MaxAI alternative?
Chat with all AI lets you try any model with 3 free requests. Several other tools have free tiers too.
Can I import my MaxAI history?
No, each tool keeps its own history. You can start fresh in minutes.
Every top AI model, one side panel
Try GPT-6.1, Claude, Muse and Grok free — 3 requests, no card needed.