Three AI options that all 'sound great' is the worst position to be in — it leads to gut-feel decisions that get questioned six months in. This worksheet forces side-by-side comparison across the cost and quality dimensions that actually drive long-term fit.

What's inside

Three-column comparison covering initial cost, annual recurring costs (years 2-3), and weighted non-financial factors. Use it once per significant AI decision.

How to use it

  1. Print it or fill it digitally — don't try to do this in your head. The friction of writing is part of the value.
  2. Complete it with someone else who has different context. The disagreements are where the real insights surface.
  3. Date your worksheet. The point of a structured tool is to compare answers over time.