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Kubiya.ai vs Merlin
Kubiya.ai offers a ChatGPT-style DevOps assistant, while Merlin runs Claude/Codex agents inside Slack, Linear and GitHub.
Short answer: Pick Kubiya.ai if you want devOps chat assistant; pick Merlin if you want AI agents embedded in team chats. Merlin is paid, with a free trial.
Which to pick
Pick Kubiya.ai if you want…
- DevOps chat assistant
Pick Merlin if you want…
- AI agents embedded in team chats
Side by side
- What it is
- Kubiya.ai:"ChatGPT for DevOps"
- Merlin:Merlin lets AI agents run Claude Code or Codex tasks directly inside Slack, Linear and GitHub using your own machines.
- Best for
- Kubiya.ai:DevOps chat assistant
- Merlin:AI agents embedded in team chats
- Who it’s for
- Kubiya.ai:—
- Merlin:AI-native teams that want agents in their existing collaboration tools
- Pricing
- Kubiya.ai:Subscription
- Merlin:Paid
- Free plan or trial
- Kubiya.ai:—
- Merlin:Free trial
- Plans
- Kubiya.ai:—
- Merlin:Starter $19 per workspace/month · Team $59 per workspace/month · Scale $99 per workspace/month
- Works with
- Kubiya.ai:—
- Merlin:Slack, Linear, GitHub
Kubiya.ai features
"ChatGPT for DevOps"
Merlin features
- In-app agent calls. Ask Merlin in a Slack, Linear or GitHub thread and get results back in the same conversation.
- Runs on your devices. Agents execute on your own computers using your existing Claude Code or Codex subscriptions.
- Shared memory & skills. Publish skills and memory that all team members can reuse across channels.
- Automations. Define recurring tasks or triggers that Merlin runs automatically.
- Access control. Set who can invoke Merlin and which devices, skills or automations they can use.
- Proactive mode. Merlin can surface insights or act without being mentioned when enabled.
Kubiya.ai vs Merlin FAQ
What is the difference between Kubiya.ai and Merlin?+
Kubiya.ai offers a ChatGPT-style DevOps assistant, while Merlin runs Claude/Codex agents inside Slack, Linear and GitHub.
Should I use Kubiya.ai or Merlin?+
Pick Kubiya.ai if you want devOps chat assistant. Pick Merlin if you want AI agents embedded in team chats.
Is Kubiya.ai or Merlin free?+
Kubiya.ai is listed on DevHunt as a paid subscription. Merlin is paid, with a free trial.
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