Sider: AI Research Agent & Extension

Deep Research Agent & AI Research Browser Extension

4.4•25 reviews•

3.9K followers

Deep Research Agent & AI Research Browser Extension

4.4•25 reviews•

3.9K followers

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Sider Deep Research Agent mimics human research process: scanning 100+ relevant sources and creating visualized reports. It automatically reflects on findings, highlights key information, takes inspirational notes, and saves above all materials to Wisebase—an evolving AI knowledge base that grows with you. For on-the-go research, Sider AI browser extension brings powerful tools anywhere you browse online, putting instant research assistance at your fingertips.

Sider: AI Research Agent & Extension Reviews

The community submitted 25 reviews to tell us what they like about Sider: AI Research Agent & Extension, what Sider: AI Research Agent & Extension can do better, and more.

4.4

Based on 25 reviews

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Reviewers mostly see Sider as a practical browser companion that speeds up research, reading, and everyday writing. They repeatedly praise the sidebar integration, multi-model access, source scanning, summarization, note organization through Wisebase, and responsive updates from the team. Several say it stands out against similar sidebar tools for packing many features into one extension. The main complaints are tighter-than-expected credit and model limits, unclear usage rules, occasional weak results, and pricing or refund frustration, especially around restricted access to premium models.

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Pros

browser integration (3)

productivity boost (2)

Cons

credit limitations (2)

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•8 reviews

What's great

Sider brings top AI models (GPT, Claude, Gemini) right into your browser sidebar. Seamless browser integration, Wisebase for organizing notes, automatic note-taking, and document summarization make research and reading much faster.

What needs improvement

Credit limits can feel tight on busy days, source transparency could improve, and concurrency/model throttling are occasional pain points.

vs Alternatives

I compared it with other AI sidebar tools like Monica and Merlin, but chose Sider for its multi-model support and stronger Wisebase organization features.

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56 views12d ago

•1 review

I needed to use Claude-opus-4 (thinking). I saw Sider.ai, and I purchased a one-month trial with an UNLIMITED plan. Upon checking again, I found that Claude-opus requires 20 advanced credits, and even with the unlimited plan, there are credit limitations. It stated that after using all credits, the quality of responses would decline, and I agreed to that. Based on this situation, I bought a one-month subscription. On the first day of using Claude-opus-4 (thinking), I was only able to use it once, and then I was limited to one use per day. Later, I switched to Claude-opus-4, and the same thing happened. Afterward, I requested a refund, but they refused (I communicated with them via email, back and forth, for about 4 days, with one reply each day). Later, I checked the website again and saw that it changed to: "Due to the limited concurrency and high operational costs of Claude 4 Opus, as well as a recent surge in user demand, each user is currently limited to one use per day."

What needs improvement

credit limitations (2)limited concurrency (1)

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523 views1yr ago

•18 reviews

Sider mimics the human research process, scanning tons of sources and summarizing key points is a huge time-saver. Plus, integrating it into your browser as an extension is slick. Imagine having research help literally in your back pocket as you browse. For someone who's all about efficiency and cutting down the noise, this feels like a tool built for the future.

What's great

time-saving (1)productivity boost (2)browser integration (3)

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423 views11mo ago

•1 review

The application is frequently updated and quickly responds to current trends in AI. Support on Discord reacts to feedback. In my case, regarding the formatting of code blocks for GAWK. I can only recommend it.

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292 views1yr ago

•8 reviews

Sider is like having a smart research partner that actually understands what you're looking for. It scans a wide range of sources, pulls out the most important insights, and organizes everything into clear, visual reports. The connection to Wisebase makes it easy to build a personal library of knowledge that keeps improving. With the browser extension, it's always there when you need it, making research faster and more thoughtful.

What's great

fast performance (1)browser integration (3)visual reports (1)wisebase integration (1)

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68 views1yr ago

•6 reviews

Interesting tool with a lot of potential. I like the browser integration and research features -really useful ideas. However, there are some issues: limitations around model usage can be frustrating, and sometimes the results feel underwhelming. Would love to see more clarity around usage limits and plans.With some improvements, this could become a very solid product.

What's great

browser integration (3)

What needs improvement

credit limitations (2)

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64 views1yr ago

•4 reviews

This app is truly impressive in terms of functionality and features. It’s user-friendly, well-designed, and delivers on its promises. I’ve had a great experience using it, and it definitely stands out compared to similar apps. However, the pricing is on the higher side, which might make it less accessible for some users. If the cost were more affordable, it would be absolutely perfect!

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51 views1yr ago

Sider: AI Research Agent & Extension

Thank you, @oanh_tu , we will carefully consider your suggestion.

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1yr ago

•1 review

I would give this a 10 star rating if I could! I use Sider every single day to do just about everything - checking my grammar, creating email/review responses, simplifying technical jargon, etc. It's the secret sauce to my success, and I can't imagine my tech stack without it.

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47 views1yr ago

•1 review

ChatGPT sidebar is a handy browsing companion that I use everyday. It's rich in both features and settings. The best part about it is the makers' responsiveness to community feedback. I'm totally impressed that a feature suggestion can get released in a matter of days.

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47 views3yr ago

•5 reviews

The ChatGPT Sidebar Chrome Extension is an impressive tool that enhances productivity by integrating AI assistance into your browsing experience. Adding features like Claude v2 in Full-Page-Chat mode could make it even more versatile and impactful for users.

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38 views1yr ago

Sider: AI Research Agent & Extension

Thank you, Bilal, that model added, in fact, we have consistently been the fastest in supporting new models.

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1yr ago