Option A: ChatGPT: organises notes, drafts a calm outline
Best when: You want a calm outline built in two passes.
What it does: ChatGPT sorts and drafts; you check examples against what you observed.
Strong at: Writes, rewrites and summarises text.
Limit: Free plan limits file uploads, so paste text instead.
Free plan: Yes, limited (images, voice, file uploads)
Option B: Claude: drafts the outline, lists gaps
Best when: You want gaps listed before you talk.
What it does: Claude drafts and lists gaps; you check each example.
Strong at: Drafts and edits text; summarises documents.
Limit: Usage is capped in 5-hour and weekly windows.
Free plan: Yes, limited (usage capped in 5-hour and weekly windows)
Option C: Claude drafts, Grammarly only polishes
Best when: You want wording polished without new claims.
What it does: Claude drafts; Grammarly only polishes; you compare.
Strong at: Fixes grammar, tone and clarity.
Limit: Free plan covers basic corrections.
Free plan: Claude: limited (5-hour and weekly usage caps); Grammarly: 100 AI prompts monthly