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Can work with files or documents the user uploads or attaches directly.
Definition
What counts
- uploaded documents
- attached spreadsheets
- local file analysis in chat or project workspaces
What doesn't count
- live app integrations without file upload
- generic chat with no file handling
Product Availability (4 products)
ChatGPT
Projects
Projects let you group related chats, files, and custom instructions into workspaces. **Available on all plans including free**—organize your work across topics with project-specific context.
Access: free
| Plan | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ✓ | |
| Go | ✓ | |
| Plus | ✓ | |
| Pro | ✓ | |
| Team | ✓ | |
| Enterprise | ✓ |
Surfaces: Windows macOS iOS Android web API
Verified: 2026-03-22
Claude
Projects
Projects let you organize conversations and documents into workspaces with persistent context. **Now available on all plans including free** as of February 2026.
Access: free
| Plan | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ✓ | |
| Pro | ✓ | |
| Max 5x | ✓ | |
| Max 20x | ✓ | |
| Team | ✓ | |
| Enterprise | ✓ |
Surfaces: Windows macOS Linux iOS Android web API
Verified: 2026-03-23
Gemini
Gemini in Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
Gemini integrates directly into Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. **March 2026 beta rollout** adds 'Help me create' in Docs (instant drafts from files/emails), 'Fill with Gemini' in Sheets (auto-populate tables), new slide creation in Slides, and AI Overviews + 'Ask Gemini' in Drive. **Requires AI Pro ($19.99/mo), AI Ultra ($249.99/mo), or Workspace add-on.** Drive features are US-only for now; full deck generation in Slides is coming soon.
Access: paid
| Plan | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ✓ | |
| AI Pro | ✓ | |
| AI Ultra | ✓ | |
| Workspace add-on | ✓ |
Surfaces: Windows macOS iOS Android web API
Verified: 2026-03-15
NotebookLM
NotebookLM lets you upload documents and have AI conversations grounded in your sources—it even generates podcast-style audio summaries. **Free to use** with generous limits; AI Pro increases source limits.
Access: free
| Plan | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ✓ | |
| AI Pro | ✓ |
Surfaces: Windows macOS iOS Android web API
Verified: 2026-02-28
Perplexity
Agent Mode (Agentic Actions) / Perplexity Computer
Perplexity Computer is a cloud-based agent that orchestrates 19+ AI models for multi-step workflows. **Basic actions work on free**; Pro ($20/mo) unlocks advanced capabilities. **Max ($200/mo) adds full Computer access, Voice Mode, and Personal Computer**—a dedicated Mac mini that runs 24/7 as your local agent. Enterprise gets Computer for Enterprise with Slack/Snowflake/Salesforce integrations. Four platform APIs (Search, Agent, Embeddings, Sandbox) are now available for developers.
Access: paid
| Plan | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ✓ | |
| Pro | ✓ | |
| Max | ✓ | |
| Enterprise Pro | ✓ |
Surfaces: Windows macOS Linux iOS Android web API
Verified: 2026-03-21
Collections (Spaces)
Collections let you organize research into projects. **Available on all plans**, with more features on Pro.
Access: free
| Plan | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ✓ | |
| Pro | ✓ | |
| Max | ✓ |
Surfaces: Windows macOS Linux iOS Android Chrome web API
Verified: 2026-03-25
Also Known As
upload files, attach files, file analysis, process files, work with files