Chat with all AISider alternatives worth trying in 2026
Looking for a Sider alternative? Here's when a simpler, model-first side panel makes more sense. 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 Sider
Sider does a lot well — large feature set for reading and writing and can send one prompt to several models at once. 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 want a simpler panel where switching between GPT-6.1, Claude, Muse and Grok is one tap, plus email and WhatsApp reply helpers.
Compare with SiderMonica
Monica is an all-in-one AI assistant available as a browser sidebar and as apps.
Read the comparisonMaxAI
MaxAI is known for one-click actions on selected text — summarize, explain, translate, rewrite and reply — and for adding AI to search results and popular websites.
Read the comparisonMerlin
Merlin is an AI chat sidebar with features like web search, summaries of videos and documents, and team plans.
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 Sider
Stay if you want the biggest possible toolbox and features like multi-model group chat in one place.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Sider 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 Sider offers, compare the options above.
Is there a free Sider 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 Sider 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.