Uses a ChatGPT plan. Check the plan page for the current price.
Free tier
A free plan may include limited search.
Privacy default
Yes on personal Free, Plus, and Pro. Improve the model for everyone is on by default. Settings, Data controls, turn off Improve the model for everyone. Source
When not to use it
Skip it when you need a citation you can open and the answer does not show one.
Starter prompt
Research this question. Name each source you used, and say what it does not answer.
Uses a Claude plan. Check the plan page for the current price.
Free tier
A free plan may include limited search.
Privacy default
Anthropic says Free, Pro, and Max chats are used for training only if you allow it, and you choose at signup. The toggle has been reported as on by default, so check it. Settings, then Privacy. Turn off Help improve Claude. Source
When not to use it
Skip it if you need the single highest score on the search board.
Starter prompt
Research this question. Separate what the sources say from what is still unknown.