Start with the task, not the tool count
Write a short example of the work you want to complete: a video outline, a customer email, a first draft or a research brief. Compare tools using that same example. A long feature list is useful only when those features solve your actual problem.
Check the boundaries of the plan
Look at usage limits, supported models, file sizes, exports and the distinction between included features and paid add-ons. Check whether a separate account or subscription is required to use a prompt collection or integration.
Plan the review step
Generated content can contain errors, unsupported claims or material unsuitable for your audience. Budget time for editing, fact-checking and reviewing rights. Treat output quality as something to evaluate, not something established by a promotional demonstration.
Read the data and billing terms
Check what happens to uploaded content, who can access it and how account cancellation works. Do not upload confidential information until you understand the service’s current data handling practices.