Option A: Claude: builds the table and drafts, you check
Best when: You want sources, table and draft kept in one workspace
What it does: Claude builds the table and drafts; you check both
Strong at: Drafts and edits text in many formats
Limit: Chat uploads capped at 20 files per chat
Free plan: Yes
Option B: Gemini: drafts from a table people build and check
Best when: You want only a hand-checked table to reach the AI
What it does: You build the table; Gemini drafts; you check
Strong at: Chats to brainstorm, summarise and write
Limit: Up to 10 files per prompt, subject to availability
Free plan: Yes
Option C: Gemini Notebook: audits the guide you write yourself
Best when: You want to write it yourself with an AI second look
What it does: You write; Gemini Notebook audits; you resolve items
Strong at: Answers questions grounded in your sources
Limit: Answers limited to the uploaded sources
Free plan: Yes