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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.

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
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

Is Kubiya.ai or Merlin free?+

Kubiya.ai is listed on DevHunt as a paid subscription. Merlin is paid, with a free trial.

On DevHunt

Kubiya.ai

37 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 10, 2023

Merlin

1 upvote · Launching on DevHunt on Oct 27, 2026

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