AI vendor pitches all sound great in isolation — until you score them side by side. This scorecard gives you a consistent framework for evaluating capability, risk, and fit so the choice gets made on substance instead of demo polish.

What's inside

Two-part evaluation: the three-question fitness test up front, then a detailed scoring rubric covering capability, security, data handling, and total cost. One sheet per vendor; comparable scores across the board.

How to use it

  1. Score honestly. The lowest score is usually your most important investment.
  2. Have two or three peers score independently. The disagreements are where the conversation should start.
  3. Re-score in 90 days. The number is less interesting than the trajectory.