u/Vambby

Okay real question.

Usually I just ask AI this stuff, but lately Reddit been way more useful because you actually get mixed opinions from real people and that is you guys thaaank you so much!

So here’s my situation:
I’m paying for both ChatGPT and Claude right now.

Been feeding them almost the same prompts trying to figure out what each is actually better at before I cancel one.

Problem is… both feel strong in different ways.

ChatGPT feels better for some stuff, Claude feels better in others, and now I’m stuck justifying paying for both lmao.

For people deep into AI alreadyy:
Do you actually keep multiple AI subscriptions?

What do you mainly use each one for?

Is there any subscription/platform that lets you access multiple top AI models in one place?

Would honestly love real opinions before I keep burning money on this. 🙏🙏🙏

Hello, I need some advice.

I’m looking for an AI automation setup that can help manage and draft replies across Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp, and Twitter/X DMs.

My ideal setup is something like this:

• Reads and understands my past conversations and communication style
• Learns from my daily chats, keywords, recurring topics, and how I usually respond to people
• Context-aware (knows what I already told someone or the current situation base from my keyboard pattern)
• Can draft replies automatically, but asks for my approval before sending each message (very important and slowly skip this steps if im confident enough)
• Helps with damage control if I reply late or miss messages
• Fully customizable so it doesn’t hallucinate or say things I would never say
• Ideally remembers relationships, priorities, and communication patterns over time

The goal is NOT to fully replace me. I still want control.

The goal is to stop becoming a bottleneck, reply faster, avoid relationship/client damage from delayed replies, and reduce manual workload while staying safe.

Does something like this exist today? Or would this need a custom setup (ex: AI + automation stack)?

Would love recommendations from people who’ve actually built or use this.

I was invited to a space talk to promote a specific project that is developing an AI and I casually told the host and other speakers that recently ChatGPT has become my “second brain” and they all laughed like I was joking or lowkey losing it.

But honestly… am I the only one?

I’m not saying it thinks for me. I still make the decisions.

But it genuinely helps me think better.

Here’s why I use it like a second brain:

1. Organizing chaos in my head
   Sometimes I have 20 ideas at once and can’t structure them. I dump everything into ChatGPT and ask it to organize, challenge, or simplify my thinking.

2. Memory extension
   I forget things. A lot. Context, ideas, random thoughts, project details. Instead of trying to remember everything, I treat it like external memory.

3. Faster thinking partner
   Sometimes I don’t need answers… I need someone or something to pressure test ideas.

I’ll literally ask:
- “What am I missing?”
- “Challenge my thinking.”
- “Argue against this.”
- “Explain why this is a bad idea.”

4. Learning without feeling dumb
   I can ask “stupid” questions 20 times until I understand something without feeling judged.

5. Less mental overload
   Feels like I’m carrying less cognitive load because I don’t have to keep everything in my head.

Again, not replacing thinking.

More like… augmenting it?

Curious if anyone else uses ChatGPT this way or if I’ve officially become too AI-pilled 🤔