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AIPex vs AI Browsers (Comet/Dia)

Chrome extension with zero migration vs standalone browser requiring complete switch - which approach works better?

AIPex
AI automation as a Chrome extension - keep everything you have
Works with your existing Chrome browser
Keep all bookmarks, extensions, and passwords
30+ MCP automation tools + free and open source
AI Browsers (Comet/Dia)
Standalone browsers with built-in AI features
AI features deeply integrated into browser
Modern, AI-first user interface
Must migrate completely - lose all Chrome data and extensions

Detailed Feature Comparison

Migration & Setup
FeatureAIPexAI Browsers
Keep Existing Browser
Keep All Bookmarks
Keep All Extensions
Keep Saved Passwords
Automation Capabilities
FeatureAIPexAI Browsers
Full Browser ControlLimited
Automation Tools30+ toolsBasic
Complex WorkflowsLimited
Open Source
AI Features
FeatureAIPexAI Browsers
Natural Language Control
Context-Aware AI
AI Integration LevelDeepNative

Use Case Comparison

Getting Started

AIPex:

Install as Chrome extension in 30 seconds. Keep all your bookmarks, extensions, passwords, and settings. Zero migration effort.

AI Browsers:

Download new browser, manually export bookmarks, reinstall all extensions, reconfigure settings. Hours of migration work.

AIPex is Better
Browser Automation

AIPex:

AIPex provides 30+ specialized automation tools with natural language control. Execute complex workflows on any website.

AI Browsers:

AI browsers offer some basic automation features, but typically limited compared to specialized tools.

AIPex is Better
Daily Browsing

AIPex:

Use Chrome as normal with AI superpowers added. All your favorite extensions still work.

AI Browsers:

AI browsers provide excellent AI-first experience with modern interface, but you lose all your Chrome extensions.

🤝 Both Work Well
Cost Comparison

AIPex

  • Completely free and open source
  • Zero migration cost - keep everything
  • All automation features included

AI Browsers

  • Usually free or freemium model
  • High migration cost - must rebuild your setup
  • Lose all existing Chrome extensions

The Verdict

AI browsers offer excellent AI-first experiences, but require complete migration and loss of your Chrome ecosystem. AIPex provides powerful automation without any migration - you keep everything and gain AI superpowers. For most users, zero migration cost makes AIPex the practical choice.