HeyContext vs ChatGPT

Persistent memory vs conversational AI

Updated October 2025

Quick Answer

ChatGPT is an excellent general-purpose AI for one-off questions, content generation, and varied tasks. It's like having a knowledgeable assistant you can ask anything.

HeyContext is purpose-built for users who need an AI that remembers and learns from every interaction. If you're tired of repeating yourself or want an AI that builds deep understanding over time, HeyContext is designed specifically for that.

Choose HeyContext for

Long-term projects

Tired of repeating context

AI that learns from all interactions

Notes + conversations unified

Choose ChatGPT for

General-purpose AI

Web browsing & image generation

Context persistence isn't critical

One-off interactions

The Fundamental Difference

HeyContext: Active Memory

Memory that actively processes and evolves. Every conversation, note, and interaction feeds into a growing understanding of your work, goals, and thinking patterns.

Insights extracted automatically in the background

Context that evolves along with you

Connections form between old and new knowledge

ChatGPT: Conversational Memory

Memory that stores what you explicitly tell it. Great for individual conversations, but context doesn't carry over automatically between sessions.

Basic memory recall, no context evolution

Requires manual "remember this" prompts

No automatic insight extraction

Feature-by-Feature

Feature
HeyContext
ChatGPT
Persistent Memory
Evolves indefinitely across all conversations
Stores explicit facts, requires manual prompts
Background Processing
Continuous insight extraction
Only responds when prompted
Context Learning
Automatic from every interaction
Manual "remember this" prompts
Cross-Conversation Insights
All conversations inform each other
Basic memory recall, no active insights
Integrated Notes
Unified with conversations
Separate tools required
Living Projects
Evolving with ambient insights
Basic file uploads
Memory Architecture
Multi-dimensional clusters
Simple fact storage
General AI
GPT-4 powered
GPT-4 powered
Web Browsing
Coming soon
Real-time search
Image Generation
Coming soon
DALL-E 3 built-in
Code Execution
Coming soon
Python interpreter
Starting Price
Free → $10 → $25/mo
Free → $20/mo

Pricing

HeyContext

Free

50 API calls · ~10 conversations

Full features unlocked, no credit card required

$10/mo

100 API calls + overage billing

~20 conversations/month · Advanced insights

$25/mo

1,000 API calls + overage

~200+ conversations · Priority support · Lower overage rate

ChatGPT

Free

GPT-3.5 access

Basic AI capabilities

$20/mo

ChatGPT Plus

GPT-4 · Web browsing · DALL-E · Priority access

$25/user/mo

ChatGPT Team

Everything in Plus · Team workspace · Admin controls

Which Should You Choose?

Choose HeyContext

Long-term Projects

Working on things that span weeks or months

Building Context Over Time

Want AI that learns from every interaction

Integrated Notes + AI

Need notes and conversations in one system

Tired of Repeating Yourself

Want AI that remembers without being told

Background Insights

Want AI to work on your behalf passively

Choose ChatGPT

One-Off Questions

Quick answers to varied questions

Web Browsing Needed

Need real-time web search capabilities

Image Generation

Built-in DALL-E for creating images

Code Execution

Need to run Python code and analyze data

General Purpose AI

Want versatile AI for any task

Real-World Scenarios

Research & Writing Projects

You're writing a book that spans 6 months. Dozens of conversations, hundreds of notes, evolving ideas.

HeyContext

Every conversation and note feeds into growing understanding. AI automatically connects ideas across months of work.

ChatGPT

Re-upload context and re-explain your book structure in each new conversation.

Product Development

Building a product over several months with evolving requirements and decisions.

HeyContext

AI remembers past decisions, feature discussions, and why you made certain choices. Context builds continuously.

ChatGPT

Manually maintain context documents and re-share them in new conversations.

Content Creation with Current Events

Need to create a blog post right now with current web research.

HeyContext

No web browsing yet. You'll need to manually provide current information.

ChatGPT

Built-in web browsing finds current information and generates content immediately.

Questions

Can I use both HeyContext and ChatGPT?

Absolutely. Many users use ChatGPT for quick questions and one-off tasks, while using HeyContext for long-term projects and persistent memory needs. They complement each other well.

Does HeyContext have web browsing like ChatGPT?

Not currently, but it's on the roadmap. HeyContext focuses on persistent memory and understanding rather than real-time information retrieval.

Which is more cost-effective?

HeyContext starts at $10/month vs ChatGPT Plus at $20/month. For basic AI + persistent memory, HeyContext is more affordable. ChatGPT Plus includes web browsing and image generation, which adds value if you need those features.

How is HeyContext's memory different from ChatGPT's memory feature?

ChatGPT's memory stores what you explicitly tell it to remember. HeyContext automatically extracts insights from every interaction, processes them in the background, and builds evolving understanding without manual prompts.

Can I migrate my ChatGPT conversations to HeyContext?

You can export your ChatGPT conversations and import them into HeyContext. There is a guide in our settings to help you with the process. The AI will process them and build understanding from your past interactions.

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