Option A: Gemini: builds the table, then drafts cautious trends
Best when: You want one chat to build and draft
What it does: Gemini builds the table and drafts trends; you correct
Strong at: Table feeds the narrative directly
Limit: You check every row against originals
Free plan: Yes, limited
Option B: Gemini Notebook: table from your wording, Claude checks limits
Best when: You want the observed wording to be yours
What it does: Notebook tables; you write statements; Claude adds limits
Strong at: Your statements stay word for word
Limit: Extra export and attach step
Free plan: Yes, limited (notebook/source and 5-hour usage caps)
Option C: ChatGPT: drafts the table and the narrative
Best when: You want AI to draft table and narrative
What it does: ChatGPT drafts both; you check each against originals
Strong at: Narrative built on a table you checked
Limit: Two checking passes for you
Free plan: Yes, limited (uploads and data analysis)