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Google Gemini vs Microsoft Copilot
A fact-based comparison built only from each tool's verified directory profile — pricing summaries, plan availability, platforms, and stated strengths and limitations. No rankings, no sponsored placement.
| Criterion | Google Gemini | Microsoft Copilot |
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| Category | AI Chatbots & Assistants | AI Chatbots & Assistants |
| In one sentence | Google's AI assistant, bundled with Google One storage and Workspace apps on paid Google AI plans. | Microsoft's AI assistant, free on its own and built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook through Microsoft 365 plans. |
| Problem it solves | Puts an AI assistant inside the Google apps people already use, with options for image and video creation. | Brings AI help into the Office apps people already use for documents, spreadsheets, slides and email. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Developer API | Yes — docs | No |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Android, iOS, Gmail/Docs/Vids (paid) | Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Microsoft 365 apps |
| Pricing (summary) | Gemini is free with a Google Account. Google AI Plus is $4.99/month, AI Pro $19.99/month and AI Ultra starts at $99.99/month (with a $199.99 tier). Gemini Enterprise for businesses is $21 or $30 per seat per month. Checked 2026-10-19 | The Copilot app is free with limited usage. Microsoft 365 Personal ($9.99/month), Family ($12.99/month) and Premium ($19.99/month) add Copilot in Office apps. Businesses can buy bundles with Copilot or a Copilot Business add-on per user. Checked 2026-10-19 |
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How to choose
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