Unpaid Internship Dilemma

Hi, never posted on this before. I am a sophomore and just received two unpaid internship offers for this summer for two smaller consulting firms. I am conflicted about which one to take, or if I should do a final round interview for a paid internship tomorrow for a FinTech company (not interested in finance anymore). Either I get paid but don't get consulting experience at a known FinTech firm, or I get consulting experience and don't get paid. Also, what factors should I consider if I decide to take an unpaid position but can't choose which firm? Please help!!

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