A Merlin alternative with transparent per-action pricing
Merlin packs many models into an extension, but its query credits can be hard to track. TulexAI shows a clear per-action cost and flat plans from $11/month, with full image, video and voice.
Merlin bundles models in a browser extension on a query-credit plan around $15/month. The TulexAI alternative gives GPT-5, Claude Opus 4.8, Gemini and Perplexity plus image, video and voice, with a clear Platform-Token cost per action and flat plans from $11/month — the same breadth, less guesswork.
Merlin vs TulexAI
| Merlin | TulexAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Many chat models | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Web access | ||
| Query-credit system | ||
| Flat per-action pricing | ||
| Frontier video models | ||
| ElevenLabs voice | ||
| Telegram-first access | ||
| Starting price | ~$15/mo | $11/mo |
| Models included | 1 vendor | 38+ models |
Source: Merlin uses a query-credit model from ~$15/mo (approx, verify May 2026).
Why switch from Merlin
- Transparent token cost per action, not query credits
- Four flat plans ($11–$99) you can predict
- Frontier video and ElevenLabs voice included
- Full web app plus a Telegram bot, not just an extension
The TulexAI models that replace Merlin
One subscription, 38+ models. Here are the ones most relevant to Merlin users.
Text & Chat
- OpenAI GPT-5.4Premium
- Claude Opus 4.8Premium
- Gemini 3.1 ProStandard
- Perplexity Sonar ProPremium
Image
- GPT Image 2Premium
Video
- SoraPremium
Voice
- ElevenLabs TTSPremium
Frequently asked questions
TulexAI is a strong Merlin alternative: the same multi-model idea with transparent per-action token costs and four flat plans from $11/month.
Ready to leave Merlin behind?
30+ AI models — GPT-5, Claude Opus 4.8, Gemini 3.1, image, video & voice. One subscription from $11/mo.
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