Option A: Claude: builds the worksheet and drafts, you check both
Best when: One assistant for both stages in a single chat
What it does: Claude builds the worksheet and drafts; you check both
Strong at: One chat holds originals, worksheet and draft
Limit: Uploads capped at 20 files per chat; split large sets
Free plan: Yes, limited (5-hour and weekly caps)
Option B: ChatGPT: builds the table and drafts, you check it
Best when: The tool builds the table and drafts; you check
What it does: ChatGPT extracts and drafts; you check every line
Strong at: Only trimmed copies reach the tool; originals stay local
Limit: Free plan allows 3 file uploads per day; pasting works
Free plan: Yes, limited (uploads, images, voice, analysis)
Option C: ChatGPT: recomputes the charges, you write the explanation
Best when: The tool recomputes and flags; you write the wording
What it does: ChatGPT recomputes and flags; you reconcile and write
Strong at: Every flag shows amount, currency and period together
Limit: Scanned or image tables may give unreliable values
Free plan: Yes, limited (uploads, images, voice, analysis)