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MaxAI
As a browser extension for Chrome and Edge, MaxAI places an AI assistant in a sidebar beside any webpage. It answers questions with cited sources, rewrites and translates selected text, summarizes videos and documents, browses the web, and generates images from prompts. A free tier offers three Pro chats per day, while paid plans add unlimited Pro chat, a selection of additional AI models, higher file upload limits, and team member management.
Last checked2026-09-06
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Who and what it suits
MaxAI excels as a context-aware browsing copilot, providing high-value utilities like side-by-side translation and web page summarization. The free tier offers basic access with three Pro queries per day, while the Pro plan unlocks advanced AI models and higher file upload limits. Potential users should note that the product operates strictly as a Chromium browser extension without native mobile apps, and subscription purchases carry a strict no-refund policy.
Best for
- Knowledge workers, writers, and researchers who want instant AI help without switching browser tabs
- Users needing side-by-side bilingual translation, webpage summarization, and draft editing directly on any site
- Professionals looking for unified access to multiple leading AI language and image generation models in one toolbar
Not ideal for
- Users looking for standalone mobile applications or native desktop software
- Power users requiring heavy API access or unthrottled bulk processing
- Buyers who prefer trial periods with money-back guarantees before committing to paid plans
What stands out
- Seamless sidebar interface providing context-aware AI tools across any active browser tab
- Consolidated access to top-tier AI LLMs and image generation models in a single extension
- In-context writing, real-time web search with cited sources, and dual-language translation
What to consider
- Restricted strictly to Chromium-based desktop browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
- Free tier is limited to 3 Pro queries daily and restricted file analysis capabilities
- Strict no-refund policy detailed in the terms of service for paid subscriptions