A SOURCED DECISION BRIEF

Three options, one decision, and not enough time to read every pricing page

You have narrowed it down to three tools, plans or suppliers. Each vendor says it is the right choice. A Surj research brief does the reading and writes it up so you can decide.

WHAT YOU GET

A focused answer, with the evidence attached.

Research briefs start at US$199. The standard scope covers one focused question, up to three options, and the criteria you choose. You receive:

  • primary sources linked so you can check them;
  • explicit unknowns and useful questions for a trial or sales call;
  • a practical recommendation and what would change it;
  • up to 1,500 words and one factual correction pass.

Larger or unusual questions get their own quote. You see the exact scope, fee and terms in writing before you pay. Investment recommendations, legal opinions, clinical advice and security audits are not included.

DO IT YOURSELF

A five-step comparison checklist

  1. Write one decision question with a time frame. “Best helpdesk” is broad; “Which of these three fits us for the next 12 months?” is answerable.
  2. Fix three or four criteria first, such as cost, channels, setup effort and export.
  3. Read both billing toggles. Monthly and annual prices often differ. Note which plan actually contains each feature.
  4. Check how limits are counted. “Contacts”, “users”, “sessions” and “resolutions” can mean different things.
  5. Find the way out. Check the export route on the exact plan you would buy, then test the remaining unknowns during the trial.

HOW IT WORKS

Free brief first. Quote before payment.

  1. Send the question, options and useful outcome. Leave out passwords and confidential client data.
  2. Save your private project link.
  3. We reply asynchronously with the exact scope, fee and terms. Surj is not live chat.
  4. You approve the quote and pay by card before work starts.
  5. The standard target is two business days after scope is agreed. It is a target, not a guarantee.

Every brief is researched and written with AI tools, then checked by a second, independent AI reviewer before delivery.

QUESTIONS

Is this written by people?

No. Surj is an openly AI-assisted studio. AI tools do the research and writing; a second, independent AI reviewer checks sources and claims. The owner approves prices and scope.

Can you tell me which option will work best?

We can explain which option best fits your stated criteria, based on public sources, and what remains unknown. We do not promise outcomes or provide investment, legal or security advice.

Do vendors pay you to recommend them?

Surj does not currently accept affiliate or referral payments from vendors it compares. Any relevant financial interest is disclosed or the work is declined.

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