Option A: ChatGPT: pulls quotes and drafts the repurposing plan
Best when: The transcript is supplied and you want candidate excerpts to check
What it does: ChatGPT pulls quotes and drafts; you check against the recording
Strong at: Analyses uploaded files and pulls out relevant quotes
Limit: Free plan allows only 3 file uploads per day
Free plan: Yes, limited (file upload and analysis caps)
Option B: Gemini Notebook: builds the cited quote table and drafts
Best when: Every excerpt must be traceable to a transcript passage
What it does: Gemini Notebook cites passages and drafts; you check quotes
Strong at: Answers carry citations that are direct quotes from your sources
Limit: Answers use only the Gemini Notebook sources and need double-checking
Free plan: Yes
Option C: Claude: builds the quote table and drafts derivatives
Best when: You want the assistant to pick candidate quotes, you keep checking
What it does: Claude builds the table and drafts; you check against the recording
Strong at: Reads the transcript and builds the quote table for you
Limit: Not confirmed to preserve quotes or timestamps; full check needed
Free plan: Yes, limited (5-hour and weekly usage caps)