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Research suppliers, competitors and prices: which AI tools people use, and a simple workflow

"I need quick background before a decision."

Tools that fit this job

Listed in no ranking order. Each line states only what the vendor's own page says. Prices are on each tool page with a source and date.

• ChatGPT: Lists deep research on plans; Free has limited access, Plus lists expanded access.
• Claude: Lists Research as a Pro feature and web search on all plans.
• Gemini (Google AI plans and Google Workspace): Google AI plans include the Gemini app; check the plan page for research features.

Free-first tip: try the free plan, or the AI that comes with software you already pay for, before buying anything new. Do not install a pile of tools; start with one.

A simple workflow

This workflow is our own suggestion, not vendor documentation.

1. Write the exact question and what decision it feeds.
2. Ask the assistant to cite sources and give links.
3. Open the links yourself. If a claim has no link you can open, do not rely on it.
4. Copy facts you will use into a note with the link and date.
5. Call the supplier to confirm any price or term before you act.

Copy-paste starter prompt

I am deciding whether to [decision]. Find recent, citable sources on [topic]. For every claim, give the link. Mark anything you could not confirm as unconfirmed.

Watch-outs

• Assistants can state wrong facts with confidence, and can invent links. Always open the source.
• Do not paste confidential supplier terms into a consumer plan.

Before you paste real business information, read Before you paste anything into an AI tool.

General information, not professional advice. Prices and plan features last verified October 17, 2026 from the sources linked on each tool page.