Criterion Le ChatMicrosoft Copilot
CategoryAI Chatbots & AssistantsAI Chatbots & Assistants
In one sentenceMistral AI's assistant with web search, coding sessions via Vibe and 100+ connectors.Microsoft's AI assistant, free on its own and built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook through Microsoft 365 plans.
Problem it solvesOffers a European-built assistant with coding and connector features at a lower monthly price than many rivals.Brings AI help into the Office apps people already use for documents, spreadsheets, slides and email.
Free planYesYes
Developer APIYes — docsNo
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, CLI/IDE (Vibe)Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Microsoft 365 apps
Pricing (summary)Le Chat Free costs nothing. Pro is $14.99/month excluding tax, Team $24.99 per user per month, and Enterprise is priced by sales. Verified students can get Pro at a discount.
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
Strengths
  • Lower Pro price
  • API credits bundled with Pro
  • Enterprise self-hosting options
  • Deep Office integration
  • Bundles storage and Office apps
  • Business add-on priced per user
Limitations
  • Free limits not quantified
  • Team pricing text on the page is ambiguous
  • Student price conflicts between table and FAQ
  • Models used per plan are not named on pricing pages
  • Family plan AI features are owner-only
  • No AI features in Microsoft 365 Basic