I used ChatGPT every single day for 3 years.
Then I stopped.
Not because it's bad. Because Claude is better. And once you feel the difference you can't go back.
The problem? Most people download Claude and treat it like ChatGPT. Same prompts. Same approach. Same results.
That's wrong.
Claude works differently. Set it up right and it outperforms ChatGPT from the first prompt.
Here's the exact 7-step migration that takes 10 minutes.
Step 1: Import Your ChatGPT Memory
You don't have to start from scratch. Claude built an import tool for this.
Go to claude.com/import.
Claude gives you a prompt. Copy it.
Paste it into ChatGPT.
Copy everything ChatGPT returns.
Paste that into Claude's memory settings.
Done. Claude now knows your preferences, your tone, how you work.
Two minutes. Zero manual setup.
Step 2: Clean Your Imported Memory
ChatGPT probably stored outdated garbage about you.
Go to Settings → Capabilities → Memory → View and edit.
Delete anything outdated — old projects, old business descriptions, things you don't do anymore.
Update anything that's changed — your current role, your current goals.
Add anything missing — tools you use, your communication style, how you like responses formatted.
This is your chance to give Claude better context than ChatGPT ever had. Don't skip this.
Step 3: Create Your First Project
This is where Claude leaves ChatGPT behind.
Click Projects in the sidebar.
Create one called "My Business."
In project instructions paste:
— What your business does (current version)
— Who your ideal customer is
— Your brand voice in 3-5 words
— What you're working on right now
— Common tasks you need help with
Here's the difference most people don't understand: Memory is who you are. Projects are what you're working on.
Memory carries across every conversation. Projects give specific context for specific work. ChatGPT doesn't have this separation. Claude does. That's why it gives better answers.
Step 4: Run a Real Task
Don't test Claude with "write me a poem" or "tell me a joke."
Pick something you actually need done today. Real work.
Open your new "My Business" project.
Paste this: "I need to [YOUR ACTUAL TASK]. Context: [RELEVANT DETAILS]. Audience: [WHO IT'S FOR]. Give me a draft I can use with minimal editing."
Hit send.
Notice how much less explaining you have to do compared to ChatGPT. That's memory and project context working together.
If the output is 80% there on the first try — the setup is working.
Step 5: Build Your Second Project
One project isn't enough.
Click Projects again.
Create a second one for your biggest recurring workflow — content creation, client proposals, email sequences, financial tracking, whatever eats the most time.
Same setup: paste context, audience, format preferences into the project instructions.
Now you have two workspaces that know your business. Every conversation starts with full context instead of you re-explaining everything from scratch.
Step 6: Move Your Best Prompts Over
Don't bring everything. Just what works.
Open ChatGPT. Scroll through your last 30 days.
Copy every prompt that gave you a great result.
Rewrite them for Claude's style — Claude understands nuance so your prompts can be shorter and more natural.
Save them inside the relevant Project.
ChatGPT version: "You are a business strategist. You must always respond in bullet points. Do not use more than 200 words. Always provide 3 actionable steps. Do not ask questions."
Claude version: "You're my business strategist. Be direct. Actionable advice. 200 words or less. Skip the fluff."
Same intent. Claude doesn't need micromanaging.
Step 7: Run Both Side by Side For 7 Days
Don't cancel ChatGPT yet.
Pick one task per day.
Give both Claude and ChatGPT the exact same prompt.
Compare the outputs.
Day 1: "Huh, this is actually better."
Day 3: "It remembered what I said 20 messages ago?"
Day 5: "I haven't re-explained my instructions once."
Day 7: You open ChatGPT out of habit. Read the response. Close it. Open Claude.
Most people cancel ChatGPT by day 4.
Why Claude Wins (After 30 Days of Testing Both)
Writing quality isn't close. Claude writes like a human. ChatGPT writes like AI pretending to be human.
It follows instructions. When you say "200 words, no bullet points, casual tone" — Claude does exactly that. ChatGPT treats your instructions like suggestions.
It doesn't make things up as much. ChatGPT confidently fabricates. Claude tells you when it's unsure. That honesty alone is worth the switch.
Long conversations stay coherent. ChatGPT loses context after 10 messages. Claude holds the thread.
No fake enthusiasm. No "Great question!" No "I'd be happy to help!" Just direct, useful answers.
Start Tonight. 10 Minutes.
Step 1: Import memory (2 min)
Step 2: Clean and update it (2 min)
Step 3: Create "My Business" project (3 min)
Step 4: Run one real task (2 min)
Step 5: Build second project (1 min)
Step 6: Move top prompts over this week Step 7: Run both side by side. Let results decide.
While everyone else stays loyal to a tool that peaked 18 months ago...
You'll be using the AI that's actually getting better.
Until OpenAI makes ChatGPT the best AI again instead of the busiest one, I'm not coming back.
Cheers,
Matas Jonaitis
Founder, Daily Prompter