How to Evaluate AI Tools Before Buying
AI · 8–10 min read · By ChoiceRoyals
1) Define Outcomes
Time saved? Leads? Quality? Set 2–3 metrics and a baseline.
2) Fit & Data
Check file types, APIs, privacy, data retention, and export.
3) Speed & UX
Count clicks for common tasks. Latency kills adoption.
4) Guardrails
Brand voice lock, prompt templates, review queue, change logs.
5) Cost Model
Seats + usage + overages. Pilot for 14 days with a hard success metric.
Scorecard Template
Outcome fit (0–5) · Privacy (0–5) · UX (0–5) · Integrations (0–5) · Price (0–5)