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Merlin vs HARPA AI: catalog facts
Merlin	HARPA AI
Freemium Free to start, with a paid plan from 19 US dollars.	Freemium Free to install, with paid plans for heavier use of hosted models.
Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Browser extension
Several AI models in one place Page, search and video summaries from the extension	Works with many AI providers and local models YouTube, PDF and page summaries in place
Closed source hosted service Fuller use requires a paid plan	Mainly a Chrome extension Hosted models send page content to third-party AI providers
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension	Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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