Core recommendation logic
The calculator starts with four user-controlled inputs: monthly budget, expected hours saved, value per saved hour, and workflow categories. Those inputs are compared against the reference monthly price and intended use cases for each paid plan.
Estimated monthly value is calculated from expected hours saved multiplied by the value you assign to each saved hour. This is not revenue. It is a practical estimate of how much time the plan might be worth to you.
Fit score components
- Budget fit: how comfortably your monthly budget covers the recommended plan price.
- Usage match: how well your selected workflows map to the strengths and limits of that plan.
- Value confidence: whether the estimated monthly value is meaningfully higher than the monthly plan price.
Why prices are editable
AI subscription prices, taxes, trials, plan names, and availability can vary by country and account. The calculator uses public reference prices, but editable price fields let you match the numbers shown in your own account before making a decision.
Third-party tool recommendations
Some pages include optional tools that fit a workflow, such as video, voice, writing, or workspace automation. These suggestions do not affect the Google, Claude, or ChatGPT plan recommendation. Some outbound tool links may be affiliate links, which means AI Plan Calculator may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Limitations
The calculator is independent and unofficial. It uses public plan references and plain-language assumptions, not private usage data from Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, or any third-party provider. Always verify the final plan details on the provider's official site before subscribing.