Compare up to four AI subscriptions side by side. Enter plan names, prices and seat counts to see total cost, cost per seat, cost per feature score and which plan offers best value.
Enter up to 4 plans to compare:
| Plan | Price/Seat | Seats | Monthly Total | Annual Total | Value Score |
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The AI tool landscape in 2026 offers dozens of overlapping subscriptions — many with similar headline pricing but very different capability profiles, seat structures and value for specific use cases. A systematic comparison of cost per seat, total annual spend and feature value prevents both overspending on premium tiers and underspending on tools that genuinely accelerate work.
| Tool | Price/Seat/Month | Best For | Key Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Team | £20–£25 | Writing, coding, analysis | Data not used for training (Team plan) |
| Claude Team | £22–£28 | Long documents, coding, nuanced tasks | Anthropic model only |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | £27–£30 | Office suite integration, M365 users | Requires M365 subscription, quality varies |
| Google Gemini for Work | £18–£22 | Google Workspace users, search integration | Best with Google Workspace |
| GitHub Copilot | £10–£19 | Software developers, code generation | Development use cases only |
For most UK small businesses (5-50 people): start with ChatGPT Plus (£16/month, individual) or ChatGPT Team (£25/seat/month, multiple users with shared workspace) or Claude Pro (£16/month). These cover the broadest range of knowledge work use cases. If the team already uses Microsoft 365, evaluate Copilot (£27-30/seat). If the team includes developers, add GitHub Copilot (£10-19/seat). Avoid paying for multiple general AI assistants — they largely overlap in capability.
Team plans (ChatGPT Team, Claude Team) are worth the premium over individual plans for businesses because: (1) Data is not used for model training (individual plans may use data); (2) Shared workspace and collaboration features; (3) Centralised billing and admin; (4) Higher rate limits for intensive use. The premium is typically 30-50% over individual plan pricing — justified for any business use where data privacy matters.