Choose Pie if…
you want source code you can audit, your own API key with requests going straight to your provider, no product analytics, and built-in Skills, Schedules, and record & replay.
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Comparison
Pie vs Monica: which Chrome AI assistant fits you?
Monica is a polished all-in-one AI subscription that spans chat, images, and mobile apps. Pie is a free, open-source AI assistant for Chrome that works with your own API key and focuses on finishing browser work — summarizing, filling forms, and running scheduled or recorded workflows.
Short version: pick Monica for a bundled consumer suite across devices; pick Pie for open code, your own key, no product analytics, and automation that acts on pages.
Side by side.
| Pie | Monica | |
|---|---|---|
| Source code | Open source, Apache-2.0 | Closed source |
| Price model | Free with your own API key; optional Membership | Subscription tiers with free-plan limits |
| Bring your own key | Yes — keys encrypted on your device | Not offered |
| Automation | Skills, Schedules, and record & replay built in | Chat-centered features |
| Product analytics | None | Per Monica's privacy policy |
| Model choice | Any provider via your key, or the Membership lineup | Model list chosen by the vendor |
Choose Monica if…
you want one consumer subscription that bundles chat, image tools, and mobile apps, and open code or your own key isn't a requirement.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is Pie really free?
Yes. Pie is open source and free with your own API key — you pay your model provider directly. An optional Membership ($2.99 first month, then $5.99/month) removes key setup.
Can I use Pie and Monica side by side?
Yes. They are separate Chrome extensions; you can compare them on your own workflows before deciding.
How do I switch from Monica to Pie?
Install Pie from the Chrome Web Store, add your API key or start Membership, and you're set — there is no data to migrate because Pie works directly on the pages you open.
Which is better for automation?
Pie treats automation as core: record a workflow, save it as a Skill, run it on a schedule. Monica centers on chat and content tools.
Put Pie to work in Chrome.
Install Pie, describe what you need, and let it handle the browser work.