Option A: Claude: drafts the route guide, then applies edits
Best when: You want a first full draft quickly from checked notes
What it does: Claude drafts and applies edits; you check twice
Strong at: Starts from a complete draft, not a blank page
Limit: Unapproved content can slip in if you skim
Free plan: Yes, limited (usage capped in 5-hour windows)
Option B: ChatGPT: drafts the guide in one pass
Best when: You want one assistant pass, then finish by hand
What it does: ChatGPT drafts once; you check, correct and save
Strong at: One pass keeps the workflow short
Limit: No second pass; wording cleanup is your own work
Free plan: Yes, limited (uploads, images, voice and analysis)
Option C: Claude: drafts the guide and rewords it
Best when: You want a draft plus a wording-only polish
What it does: Claude drafts and rewords; you compare and finish
Strong at: Line-by-line comparison catches unwanted changes
Limit: Wording-only edits can shift meaning; comparison cannot be skipped
Free plan: Yes, limited (usage capped in 5-hour windows)