Side by side
| Feature | Sider | MaxAI |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI sidebar and browser agent that chats with multiple AI models, summarizes web pages, and automates browser tasks. | Browser extension that gives an AI assistant sidebar for reading, writing, summarizing and translating content on any webpage. |
| Price from | not listed | 12 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | chrome, ios, android, mac, windows, web | chrome |
| API | not stated | not stated |
Sider: key features
- AI sidebar on any webpage
- Chat with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and other models
- Summarize web pages and long articles
- Browser task automation and form filling
- Translate webpages, PDFs and images
- Deep research and Gmail inbox triage
MaxAI: key features
- AI sidebar that works alongside any webpage
- Chat with webpages, YouTube videos, PDFs, images and files
- Access to multiple AI models in one place
- Cited sources in answers
- AI rewriting, grammar fixes and tone changes inside web pages
- Side-by-side bilingual translation and reusable prompts
FAQ
Is Sider or MaxAI better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Sider and MaxAI free?
Sider: Yes, there is a free plan. The pricing page lists a free tier for translation (basic model) and the Chrome extension itself; the exact free credit allowance is not stated in the text. MaxAI: Yes, there is a free plan. Unlimited Free chat with the fast free AI model, 3 Pro chats per day, limited file uploads, basic browser features.