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Eugene vs Mem

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors.

The short answer

Cheaper paid plan
Mem — $9/mo vs $14.99/mo for Eugene
Free plan
Both have one
Public API
Mem has one; not confirmed by us for Eugene
Higher Trust score
Mem — 98 vs 75 for Eugene
Best fit
Eugene: people who want reminders without installing another app · Mem: Founders and managers who dump meetings, voice memos and clips into one place and want them filed

From our own records as of each tool's last check. Anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed. How we verify

EugeneSMS assistant that keeps an editable memory of your reminders, routines and personal facts, and texts you first.MemNotes app with an agent that files captures, tracks tasks and commitments and nudges you before they slip

Side by side

FactEugeneMem
CategoryPersonal AI AssistantsNote-taking & Second Brain
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$14.99/mo$9/mo
Public APINot confirmedYes
Trust score75 / 10098 / 100
PlatformsWebWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, API
CompanyEugeneMem Labs, Inc.
Last verifiedOct 15, 2026Oct 15, 2026

What our research says

Eugene

Eugene's bet is that a text thread beats another app icon, and that memory you can open and edit beats memory hidden inside a model. It now publishes a price: a free plan of about 8 messages a day after a 3-day unlimited start, and Pro at $14.99 a month. What is still missing is a named company behind it, and heavy daily users should expect to pay.

Pros

  • Runs over SMS or Telegram with no app to install
  • Every stored memory is browsable and editable in a dashboard
  • Reads, creates, edits and deletes Google Calendar events
  • Group plans let other people answer by text without signing up

Cons

  • Free plan drops to about 8 messages a day after the first 3 days
  • No company name, address or jurisdiction disclosed
  • SMS reaches only the US and Canada; elsewhere it runs through Telegram
  • No Gmail access, browsing or purchases

Mem

Mem is one of the few note apps where the agent actually follows up on what you wrote, tracking open tasks and nudging you, rather than only answering questions. The pricing is now a quota ladder: Plus at $9 is cheap but caps you at 50 messages and 50 new notes a month, so anyone who captures daily will land on Pro at $29 or above.

Pros

  • Agent tracks tasks and projects across notes and sends proactive nudges
  • Voice capture and bot-free meeting notes feed the same workspace
  • Developer API and MCP server for connecting other tools
  • Markdown export of notes and collections

Cons

  • Every tier caps new notes and agent messages per month, so cost scales with how much you write
  • Routines and connections start only at the $29 Pro tier
  • No Android app on the download page

Which one fits

Choose Eugene if you need

  • people who want reminders without installing another app
  • anyone who wants to see and correct what an assistant remembers
  • shared reminders and group plans across a family or a small team

Choose Mem if you need

  • Founders and managers who dump meetings, voice memos and clips into one place and want them filed
  • Consultants who need commitments from calls tracked without a meeting bot
  • Mac and Windows users who want a capture shortcut that works from any app

Eugene vs Mem: the questions people ask

Is Eugene cheaper than Mem?

On published entry prices, Mem starts lower — $9/mo against $14.99/mo for Eugene. Entry price is the lowest paid plan as we last verified it; what each plan includes differs.

Does Eugene or Mem have a free tier?

Both: Eugene has a free tier, and Mem has a free tier.

Which has a public API, Eugene or Mem?

Mem ships a public API, as of our last verification. A public API for Eugene is not confirmed by us — check its developer docs before you plan an integration.

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