Buyer's guide
How to choose the right AI subscription
Four steps to the right pick — without the hype.
1
Name your main task
Coding, writing, research, study, business? Your top use case should drive the choice more than the brand.
2
Check the category that matters
Use our scoreboard and best-for pages: e.g. coding → see the coding parameter; privacy → the privacy category.
3
Mind the limits
Look at usage limits, file caps and context window for your workload – not just the headline model.
4
Try free, then commit
Every provider has a free tier. Test two or three, then pay for the one that fits – most standard plans are about $20.