HeyHelp

About HeyHelp

HeyHelp is an AI assistant that integrates into Gmail to help manage email by auto-sorting messages, highlighting priorities, drafting replies in your tone, and blocking cold pitches. It learns usage patterns over time and supports multiple AI providers so you can bring your own API key.

Review

HeyHelp focuses on reducing the time spent in the inbox by automating routine tasks and surfacing important messages. The extension installs into Gmail and offers features aimed at busy professionals, though some advanced capabilities are still being rolled out.

Key Features

• Auto-sorts and auto-labels emails to make priorities clearer.
• Drafts reply suggestions written in your voice for quick review and send.
• Blocks cold pitches and follow-ups that you don't want to see.
• Choice of AI engines (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) with bring-your-own-key support.
• Adaptive behavior that learns your patterns to improve sorting and suggestions.

Pricing and Value

There is a free option available, and a launch lifetime deal was offered at $199. Core pricing is influenced by the fact that you supply and pay for your own AI API key, so model usage costs are separate from any HeyHelp subscription. For users who spend many hours in email, the time savings can justify the expense, but be mindful of ongoing API charges if you use higher-tier models frequently.

Pros

• Direct integration with Gmail keeps existing workflows intact.
• Saves time by automating sorting and drafting tasks, with an estimated ~1 hour saved per day for heavy users.
• Flexible choice of AI providers and the ability to swap keys as needed.
• Effective at reducing unwanted outreach through pitch blocking.
• Drafts are presented for review, giving control over tone and content before sending.

Cons

• Requires users to provide their own API keys, which can add complexity and separate costs for model usage.
• Several useful features (custom labels, AI follow-ups, AI scheduling) are still in development at launch.
• As with any inbox-integrated tool, there are valid privacy and permission considerations to review before granting access.

Overall, HeyHelp is well suited for founders, operators, and professionals who spend large portions of their day in Gmail and want to reduce repetitive work. It's a strong fit for users comfortable managing API keys and willing to accept a launch-stage product that will continue to add features.