Folk 替代选择
folk vs ChatGPT
ChatGPT is great at answering questions. Folk is great at getting things done. Folk lives in your iMessage and Telegram, has its own computer, and takes real action on your behalf.
why people switch from ChatGPT to folk
folk lives in your texts
ChatGPT requires opening a separate app or browser tab. Folk lives natively in your iMessage and Telegram. You text it like a friend. No switching apps, no logging in, no copy-pasting between windows. Just text what you need and folk handles it.
folk does things, not just says things
ChatGPT generates text. Folk takes action. It books your restaurant reservations through Resy, monitors flight prices and alerts you, sends your morning briefing, and runs code on its own computer. The difference is between reading a recipe and having dinner on the table.
folk remembers everything about you
ChatGPT conversations are ephemeral. Folk builds a persistent memory graph that grows with every interaction. It knows your preferences, your contacts, your routines. It remembers that you prefer aisle seats, that your anniversary is in March, and that you are allergic to cilantro. This context makes every interaction better over time.
folk works while you sleep
ChatGPT only responds when you prompt it. Folk runs scheduled tasks autonomously. Set up a morning news briefing, hourly flight price checks, daily apartment listing alerts, or weekly research summaries. Folk executes on schedule without you being online.
功能对比
| 功能 | Folk | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| 直接在 iMessage 中使用 | 是 | 否 |
| 直接在 Telegram 中使用 | 是 | 否 |
| 专属云端计算机 | 是 | 否 |
| 持久记忆 | 是 | 是 |
| 预订餐桌（Resy） | 是 | 否 |
| 追踪航班 | 是 | 否 |
| 运行计划任务 | 是 | 否 |
| 连接你的所有应用 | 是 | 否 |
| 自带 API 密钥 | 是 | 否 |
| 网页浏览 | 是 | 是 |
| 代码生成 | 是 | 是 |
| 数据隐私（不用于训练） | 是 | 否 |
价格对比
Folk Pro
$20/mo
- 无限消息与任务
- iMessage + Telegram
- 持久记忆
- 自带电脑，可浏览网页并运行代码
- 连接你的所有应用
Folk Max
$100/mo
- 包含 Pro 的全部功能
- 可用的顶尖 AI 模型
- 零排队，优先使用
- 每日容量 2 倍
- 优先体验新功能
常见问题
Why would I use Folk instead of ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is excellent for generating text, answering questions, and having conversations. Folk is built for a different purpose: it lives in your iMessage and Telegram, takes real-world actions like booking restaurants and tracking flights, builds persistent memory that grows over time, and runs scheduled tasks while you sleep. If you want an AI that does things for you, not just tells you things, Folk is the better fit.
Does Folk use ChatGPT's models?
Folk uses the best AI models available, including models from Anthropic and OpenAI. You can also bring your own API keys for any provider. The model is just one part of what makes folk useful. The cloud computer, persistent memory, integrations, and messaging-native experience are what set it apart.
Is Folk more expensive than ChatGPT Plus?
Folk Pro is $20/month, the same price as ChatGPT Plus. But Folk includes its own cloud computer, native iMessage and Telegram integration, persistent memory, restaurant booking, flight tracking, and scheduled tasks. Folk Max is $100/month with the strongest models and priority access.
Can I use both Folk and ChatGPT?
Yes. Many folk users also use ChatGPT for deep research or long-form writing. Folk is best for tasks that need action, memory, and messaging-native interaction. They complement each other well.