Comparison table: AI assistants for small businesses

The main AI assistants side by side on the points that matter for a small business, plus a decision tree to choose. No prices, status November 2026.

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This table compares the best-known general-purpose AI assistants on the points that matter most to a small business. We deliberately don't give prices: they change often and depend on your plan.

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