Arc Max alternative for Chrome & Firefox

Arc Max alternative: bring 'Ask on Page' AI reading to Chrome and Firefox.

Loved Arc Max's 'Ask on Page' feature but switched back to Chrome or Firefox for speed, stability, or Linux/Windows support? Vezz me gives you deeper selected-text Q&A in your current browser.

Best fit

Best fit for former Arc Browser users (or Chrome/Firefox loyalists) who want instant on-page AI explanations without switching their entire browser.

Step-by-step workflow

How to run this workflow in place.

1

Keep Chrome or Firefox

You don't need to migrate bookmarks, profiles, or DevTools workflows to a proprietary browser just to ask AI about a webpage.

2

Highlight text and press Ctrl+Shift+X

Unlike basic Cmd+F page search, Vezz me anchors directly to the exact passage you highlighted and attaches page context.

3

Use multi-turn follow-ups and custom prompts

Go beyond one-shot answers with threaded follow-up conversations and importable custom system prompts.

Key details

Why this approach works better than switching tabs.

Why users want Arc Max's reading features inside Chrome and Firefox
Arc Max showed how natural browser-native AI feels when it lives inside the page rather than a separate chatbot tab. However, tying your AI workflow to a single browser engine has drawbacks.
  • Many developers and enterprise teams require standard Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for work profiles, Linux support, and low memory usage
  • Arc's built-in 'Ask on Page' is a minimal single-input bar without custom system prompts or saved personas
  • Vezz me works identically across Chrome and Firefox on macOS, Windows, and Linux
Where Vezz me goes deeper than Arc's Ask on Page
Vezz me is dedicated specifically to selected-text comprehension.
  • Precision anchoring on your highlighted passage + configurable `Minimal`, `Basic`, or `Detailed` page context
  • Full custom prompt management with 1-click JSON import/export
  • Draggable, themeable answer overlay with conversation history
Comparison Matrix

Vezz me vs Arc Max (Ask on Page)

Comparing Vezz me in Chrome/Firefox with Arc Browser's built-in Ask on Page feature.

FeatureVezz meArc Max (Ask on Page)
Browser compatibilityWorks in Google Chrome, Chromium browsers, and Mozilla FirefoxLocked exclusively to the Arc Browser
Selection anchoringStarts directly from your highlighted passage + surrounding contextTied to the Cmd+F find bar across the general page
Custom system promptsYes—save, edit, and import custom prompt presetsNo custom system prompts
Context privacy controlsChoose Minimal, Basic, or Detailed page context per queryFixed page-context ingestion
Frequently asked questions

Common questions about arc max alternative for chrome & firefox.

Does Vezz me work on Brave, Vivaldi, and Edge as well as Chrome and Firefox?

Yes. Because Vezz me is published on the Chrome Web Store and Firefox Add-ons, it installs cleanly in Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Vivaldi, and Arc.

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Available for Chrome and Firefox

Ready to try this workflow on your own reading?

Install Vezz me free, highlight text on any webpage, and press your customizable shortcut (default: Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on Mac) to get an answer right beside the source.