Why not just use ChatGPT Teams or Claude for Teams?

If you only need a chat window with one model, those are fine. Perpetual Core is for organizations that want one persistent operating layer — routed across the right model for each task, with shared organizational memory, industry advisors, and the option to ship engagement-grade AI workflows that move real metrics.

Can I bring my own ChatGPT or Claude API key?

Yes. Pro tier supports BYOK — bring your existing OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google AI key and we route through it. Useful for teams with existing enterprise contracts or specific data residency requirements.

How does Perpetual Core handle data privacy versus the alternatives?

We don't train models on your data. Conversations and documents are stored in your isolated workspace with row-level security (Supabase RLS), and we expose a complete audit log. Healthcare-tier plans include a signed BAA. ChatGPT and Claude have similar policies but lack the audit-log + per-organization isolation of an installed operating system.

What if I'm already paying for ChatGPT Teams?

Keep it. Perpetual Core complements rather than replaces — many of our customers run both. The Pro tier is $99/month, designed to be additive: ChatGPT for one-off prompts, Perpetual Core for the persistent organizational layer (calendar, email, RAG, multi-model routing, industry advisors).

00Compare

We're not a chat window.

Honest feature-by-feature against ChatGPT Teams, Claude for Teams, and the stitched-together AI tool stack. Pick what fits — Pro tier is $99/month, no contract, no migration tax.

01Feature matrix

Capability	Perpetual Core	ChatGPT Teams	Claude for Teams	DIY tool stack
Multi-model routing (Claude + GPT-4o + Gemini) Routes each query to the best model for the task automatically.
Persistent organizational memory across sessions
15 industry-specific AI advisors
Document RAG + pgvector embeddings on your corpus ChatGPT custom GPTs and Claude Projects do shallower variants.
Email + calendar integration (Gmail, Google Cal)
API access on Pro tier
SSO / SAML / RBAC
Production AI engagement option (install + outcomes) Engagements from $75K install AI workflows that move metrics.
10–15% of revenue funds the Institute for Human Advancement
Mission-driven discount for 501(c)(3) nonprofits 30% off Vellum for verified 501(c)(3)s.
Self-serve pricing under $100/month
HIPAA-aware infrastructure + BAA Healthcare-tier BAA included; consult your covered entity.

Yes Partial Not really

02When to use what

Use ChatGPT Teams or Claude for Teams if…

You want a chat window with one strong model, your team uses AI for one-off prompts more than persistent workflows, you don't need calendar/email integration, and you have no appetite for a third tool. They're great at what they are.

Use Perpetual Core if…

You want one operating layer your whole organization shares, with persistent context, multi-model routing, industry-specific advisors, and the option to ship engagement-grade AI workflows ($75K install) that move real metrics. You care that 10–15% of every dollar funds mission work.

Run both, honestly.

Many of our customers keep ChatGPT Teams or Claude for Teams for one-off prompts, and add Perpetual Core for the persistent organizational layer. The Pro tier is $99/month and you can bring your existing API keys. No contract, no migration tax.

03Common questions

Why not just use ChatGPT Teams or Claude for Teams?: If you only need a chat window with one model, those are fine. Perpetual Core is for organizations that want one persistent operating layer — routed across the right model for each task, with shared organizational memory, industry advisors, and the option to ship engagement-grade AI workflows that move real metrics.
Can I bring my own ChatGPT or Claude API key?: Yes. Pro tier supports BYOK — bring your existing OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google AI key and we route through it. Useful for teams with existing enterprise contracts or specific data residency requirements.
How does Perpetual Core handle data privacy versus the alternatives?: We don't train models on your data. Conversations and documents are stored in your isolated workspace with row-level security (Supabase RLS), and we expose a complete audit log. Healthcare-tier plans include a signed BAA. ChatGPT and Claude have similar policies but lack the audit-log + per-organization isolation of an installed operating system.
What if I'm already paying for ChatGPT Teams?: Keep it. Perpetual Core complements rather than replaces — many of our customers run both. The Pro tier is $99/month, designed to be additive: ChatGPT for one-off prompts, Perpetual Core for the persistent organizational layer (calendar, email, RAG, multi-model routing, industry advisors).

04Deep dives

One competitor at a time.

The table above is the overview. If you're actively evaluating a specific tool, the head-to-head pages go deeper on pricing math, migration path, and where each one actually wins.

vs ChatGPT Teams

$25/user/mo · OpenAI-only · custom GPTs

vs Claude for Teams

$30/user/mo · Anthropic-only · Projects

vs Microsoft Copilot

$30/user/mo + M365 · OpenAI via MSFT · Office-locked

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