Edgar vs ChatGPT / Claude
Own your intelligence.
Before it owns you.
Your ideas, knowledge, and business experience are assets. Choose an AI relationship that helps you keep building them.
01Side by side
| What matters | Edgar — ownership and control | ChatGPT / Claude — hosted access |
|---|---|---|
| What are you buying? | A perpetual software license for your computer. | Access to a provider-operated AI service. |
| Does more use mean a bigger bill? | No tokens, no meter. There are no tokens to buy and nothing is metered. Edgar runs on your computer; use it as much as you like without an Edgar usage bill. | Chat plans have usage allowances. Separately billed API usage can increase costs as consumption grows. |
| Do you keep paying? | No required software subscription. Buy Base once; choose additional skills and support separately. | Paid-plan benefits require continued payment. Free plans have their own limits. |
| Where does your private work go? | Supported local tasks process information on your computer. You choose optional online connections. | Information submitted to hosted AI is processed through the provider’s service under its policies and settings. |
| Does exporting your data give you ownership? | You retain your purchased software and locally stored work. | Supported data exports provide records of your work—not ownership of the hosted AI or a complete, independently runnable replacement. |
| Who controls your access? | Supported local operation does not depend on a hosted AI service for every conversation. | Hosted access depends on your account, service availability, and provider terms. |
| What happens when the internet drops? | Supported local tasks keep working after setup. | Hosted AI conversations require an internet connection. |
| How do you expand? | Purchase the Edgar skills you need. Bug fixes and security patches are free; paid support is optional. | Available capabilities, usage allowances, and upgrades depend on the provider’s offerings. |
02Your choice
Your computer. Your knowledge. Your choice.
Edgar Base: $99 introductory preorder for the first 500 paid preorders. One license per computer.
Edgar is in preorder; delivery timing and supported computers are not yet confirmed. Local performance depends on hardware and model. Hardware, electricity, and optional connected services may carry costs. Live news requires internet.
Provider information: ChatGPT plans · Claude plans · ChatGPT exports · Claude exports. Comparison updated November 7, 2026.
Own your intelligence. Before it owns you.