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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Merlin

The Merlin listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 4 of the 87 other AI assistants in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Merlin's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Merlin

  1. Bearly

    Privacy-focused app for Claude, GPT, Gemini and Grok models

    • Only Bearly lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists an Android app.
    • Bearly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Bearly also covers transcription and research.
    Bearly pricing and details

  2. Venice

    Privacy-focused AI app for chat, images and video across many models

    • Only Merlin lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    • Venice is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Merlin also covers AI agents.
    Venice pricing and details

  3. Confer

    End-to-end encrypted AI assistant from the creator of Signal

    • Only Merlin lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    • Confer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Merlin also covers AI agents.
    Confer pricing and details

  4. Maple AI

    End-to-end encrypted AI chat that runs open models in enclaves

    • Only Maple AI lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    • Maple AI is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Merlin also covers AI agents.
    Maple AI pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Merlin?

Yes. Bearly, Venice, Confer and Maple AI are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Merlin end-to-end encrypted?

The Merlin listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Merlin: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.