Does roadside assistance use up claims on a policy?

Roadside help sounds convenient as an add-on to auto insurance, but I’m unsure how it compares with a standalone auto-club membership for occasional road trips. Do insurers count calls for towing or a battery jump against a limit on service uses, and do memberships handle repeat calls differently?

I’d also compare the maximum tow distance and any per-call limits. Most importantly, can using roadside assistance affect the policy’s price or renewal, or is it treated separately from an accident claim? Which terms have made the bigger difference for occasional travelers?