Free AI Assistant is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
Summarize pages, explain selected text, rewrite, and chat in your browser for free with your own Cohere API key.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free AI Assistant (original) | — | — | Free | Summarize pages, explain selected text, rewrite, and chat in your browser for free with your own Cohere API key. |
| AnyDoc Translator - Translate Web and PDF | — | — | Free | The ultimate AI translator for web, files, ebooks, academic papers, images, and text |
| Monica AI | 4.9 | 3M+ | Freemium | People who want templates and translation alongside a general AI chat panel. |
| Keplr | — | — | Free | Keplr is a browser extension wallet for the Inter blockchain ecosystem. |
| Merlin AI | 4.8 | 900K+ | Freemium | Generalists who want a single AI sidebar instead of five separate AI extensions. |
| RetailMeNot: Codes, Cash Back and Coupons | — | — | Free | Automatically finds the best promo codes and cash back as you shop online. |
| Sumopaint - Online Image Editor | — | — | Free | Sumopaint is a full featured painting and image editing application. |
| AI Sidebar with Deepseek, ChatGPT, Claude and more. | — | — | Free | Chat with Deepseek AI, ChatGPT, Claude, and more. Boost creativity and productivity using this powerful AI-powered browser tool. |
| Knowt: Quizlet Import, AI Notes & Flashcards | — | — | Free | Automatically import flashcards and notes from any video, PDF, article, or flashcard site. Knowt is the fastest way to study. |
| Fireflies: AI meeting notes | — | — | Free | Record & Transcribe meetings & calls directly from the browser with free unlimited transcriptions |
| Universal Ad Blocker | — | — | Free | Your Best Defense Against Ads and Trackers. |
The ultimate AI translator for web, files, ebooks, academic papers, images, and text
Why it replaces Free AI Assistant: Covers similar ground in the AI category: The ultimate AI translator for web, files, ebooks, academic papers, images, and text
AI copilot for chat, translation and writing on any site.
Why it replaces Free AI Assistant: Covers similar ground in the AI category: AI copilot for chat, translation and writing on any site.
Keplr is a browser extension wallet for the Inter blockchain ecosystem.
Why it replaces Free AI Assistant: Covers similar ground in the AI category: Keplr is a browser extension wallet for the Inter blockchain ecosystem.
One AI assistant for summarising, writing and answering on any page.
Why it replaces Free AI Assistant: Covers similar ground in the AI category: One AI assistant for summarising, writing and answering on any page.
Automatically finds the best promo codes and cash back as you shop online.
Why it replaces Free AI Assistant: Covers similar ground in the AI category: Automatically finds the best promo codes and cash back as you shop online.
Sumopaint is a full featured painting and image editing application.
Why it replaces Free AI Assistant: Covers similar ground in the AI category: Sumopaint is a full featured painting and image editing application.
Chat with Deepseek AI, ChatGPT, Claude, and more. Boost creativity and productivity using this powerful AI-powered browser tool.
Why it replaces Free AI Assistant: Covers similar ground in the AI category: Chat with Deepseek AI, ChatGPT, Claude, and more. Boost creativity and productivity using this powerful AI-powered browser tool.
Automatically import flashcards and notes from any video, PDF, article, or flashcard site. Knowt is the fastest way to study.
Why it replaces Free AI Assistant: Covers similar ground in the AI category: Automatically import flashcards and notes from any video, PDF, article, or flashcard site. Knowt is the fastest way to study.
Record & Transcribe meetings & calls directly from the browser with free unlimited transcriptions
Why it replaces Free AI Assistant: Covers similar ground in the AI category: Record & Transcribe meetings & calls directly from the browser with free unlimited transcriptions
Your Best Defense Against Ads and Trackers.
Why it replaces Free AI Assistant: Covers similar ground in the AI category: Your Best Defense Against Ads and Trackers.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
AnyDoc Translator - Translate Web and PDF is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the AI category: The ultimate AI translator for web, files, ebooks, academic papers, images, and text
Yes — AnyDoc Translator - Translate Web and PDF, Keplr, RetailMeNot: Codes, Cash Back and Coupons are free.
