How to compare AI assistant plans
A meaningful comparison is not just price. You should evaluate limits, privacy, core features, integrations, and per-seat cost for your team.
Key criteria
- Limits: messages, speed, context, restrictions.
- Features: files, analysis, export, search.
- Privacy: retention, data usage, controls.
- Integrations: API, connectors, internal tools.
- Teams: admin, roles, auditing, billing.
How to choose
Personal use
Optimize for cost and general usefulness.
Professional use
Prioritize reliability, privacy, and integrations.
Company use
Prioritize control, security, and compliance.
Common mistakes
- Not measuring real usage.
- Ignoring data policies.
- Skipping total cost per team.
FAQ
Are free tiers useful?
Yes for testing and light use, but they typically have stricter limits and less control.