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Merlin AI

Access over ten premium AI models like GPT-4 and Claude 3.7 via a single browser extension to summarize videos, draft emails, and automate research tasks instantly.

Free plan available

$15/seat/month (billed annually)

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About Merlin AI

Merlin serves as an all-in-one AI assistant designed to integrate directly into web browsers and mobile devices. It acts as a bridge to over ten premium large language models, including OpenAI's GPT series, Anthropic’s Claude, Google’s Gemini, and Meta’s Llama. Instead of managing separate subscriptions for various AI providers, users can access these capabilities through a unified interface. The tool functions primarily as a Chrome extension that activates with a keyboard shortcut, allowing users to interact with artificial intelligence without leaving their current tab or interrupting their existing workflow. The platform includes specialized modules for diverse tasks such as content creation, research, and data analysis. Users can summarize lengthy YouTube videos with timestamps, extract key insights from complex PDF documents, and generate context-aware replies on social media platforms like LinkedIn and X. Advanced features like "Projects" allow for the creation of reusable knowledge bases by uploading custom files or linking web sources, while "Crafts" enables the generation of interactive diagrams and React code snippets from simple text prompts. For data-heavy roles, the Analyst Mode provides an agent capable of writing code to visualize spreadsheet data. Merlin is built for a wide range of professionals and students. Marketers use it to maintain a consistent brand voice across email and social media, while developers utilize it for prototyping app components and debugging code. Students benefit from its ability to provide academic citations and summarize research papers. Consultants and project managers frequently use the tool's real-time web search capabilities to synthesize information for presentations. Because it centralizes access to multiple state-of-the-art models, it is particularly useful for those who need to compare outputs from different LLMs to find the most accurate result. What distinguishes Merlin from basic AI wrappers is its focus on enterprise-grade security and localized accessibility. It maintains compliance with GDPR, SOC2, and ISO 27001 standards, and unlike some free alternatives, it stores user data on secure cloud servers rather than international servers with less transparency. Furthermore, Merlin remains operational in over 200 countries, including regions where certain individual AI models are restricted. By purchasing API access in bulk and offering a consolidated subscription model, it provides a high-value alternative to maintaining several individual monthly payments for separate AI services.

Merlin AI pros & cons

Pros

  • Consolidates multiple premium models like GPT-4 and Claude 3.7 into one subscription.
  • Integrates directly into websites like LinkedIn and YouTube with dedicated action buttons.
  • Offers robust data security with SOC2, GDPR, and ISO 27001 compliance certifications.
  • Provides localized access to restricted models in over 200 countries globally.
  • Allows users to build custom knowledge bases through the Projects feature with RAG capabilities.

Cons

  • Premium models consume significantly more daily query credits than basic models on the free plan.
  • Subscription features are subject to Fair Use Limits rather than being strictly unlimited.
  • The Teams plan requires a minimum commitment of at least five members.
  • Does not offer direct API access for developers looking to build third-party applications.

Merlin AI use cases

  • Digital marketers can draft brand-consistent social media posts and replies on X and LinkedIn directly from their browser.
  • Students and researchers can summarize academic PDFs and YouTube lectures while generating citations for reports.
  • Software developers can rapidly prototype React and Shadcn code snippets using text prompts and edit them on the fly.
  • Data analysts can use the Analyst Mode agent to write code for visualizing insights from spreadsheets and documents.
  • Customer support teams can generate context-aware email replies in Gmail based on previous conversation history.

Merlin AI features

  • gdpr and soc2 data security compliance
  • ai-powered email writing in gmail
  • spreadsheet data analysis agent
  • react app and diagram generation (crafts)
  • custom knowledge base creation (projects)
  • social media post and reply generation
  • youtube video summarization with timestamps
  • multi-model access (gpt-4, claude, gemini)

Merlin AI pricing

Is Merlin AI free? Yes, Merlin AI has a free plan, and paid plans start at $15 / seat/month (billed annually).

Free

Free

  • 102 free queries credited daily
  • Limited access to basic models
  • Basic image generation
  • Access to 70+ AI tools
  • Sync across devices
  • Limited Chrome extension features

Teams

$15 / seat/month (billed annually)

  • Everything in Pro plan
  • Admin usage dashboard
  • Manage team members
  • Larger context window
  • SOC2 and GDPR compliance
  • Minimum team size of 5

Pro

$19 / month (billed annually)

  • Unlimited basic models
  • 50x usage on Plus-level models
  • 5GB vault storage
  • Advanced image generation
  • Priority 24/7 support
  • 100k token context window

Merlin AI FAQs

What is Merlin AI?

Merlin is an AI Chrome extension and web app that provides access to multiple models like GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini in one place. It helps users generate responses on search engines, summarize YouTube videos, and draft social media content.

Is Merlin AI free to use?

Yes, Merlin offers a free plan that provides 102 query credits every day. Different models consume different amounts of credits, with premium models like GPT-4 requiring 30 queries per request.

Do I need a separate ChatGPT or Claude account?

No, you do not need separate accounts for individual AI providers. You can access all supported premium models through a single Merlin account.

Does Merlin work in countries where ChatGPT is banned?

Yes, Merlin is available in over 200 countries and remains operational even in regions where specific LLM providers may have restrictions.

How do I access Merlin on a website?

Once the extension is installed, you can open the Merlin chatbot on any website using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + M. Dedicated buttons also appear on sites like LinkedIn and YouTube.

Open roles

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Product Engineer

Benefits:

  • ESOPs

Experience Requirements:

  • At least 2-4 years of work experience at early stage startups, ex-founder or projects

Other Requirements:

  • Excited about just building things for the fun of it

  • Well versed with the modern Typescript/JS stack, nextjs, tailwind

  • Deep understanding of what performant and good engineering practices

Responsibilities:

  • Building pixel perfect and delightful experiences

  • Leading projects from idea to execution and beyond autonomously

  • Managing and helping junior team members to ship high quality code, and fast

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Social Marketing Intern

marketingonsite20000 INR - 30000 INR internship

Education Requirements:

  • Junior or senior year pursuing an Undergraduate or Masters degree in any field

Experience Requirements:

  • Canva designing and video editing software capabilities

  • Some experience with systems including the Google Suite (calendars, docs, slides, sheets) and Slack

Other Requirements:

  • Deep interest and curiosity in social platforms

  • Ability to receive constructive feedback openly

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Responsibilities:

  • Find/respond to a hot convo in AI niche each week

  • Create content and evaluate results of content performance

  • Maintain social posting calendars (3 short videos per day)

  • Develop strategies to grow new and existing social pages

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