Two free, search-integrated AI assistants — Microsoft vs Google.
by Microsoft
Microsoft Copilot is the AI layer across Microsoft's product ecosystem — built into Windows 11, Edge browser, Bing search, and Microsoft 365 apps. It runs GPT-4o under the hood and gives you a capable AI assistant at no extra cost if you already use Microsoft products. Copilot Pro unlocks deeper Office integration and faster responses.
by Google
Google's flagship AI. Deep integration with Gmail, Docs, Drive. 2M token context on Pro. Free tier is unusually generous.
| Feature | Microsoft Copilot | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft | |
| Category | Conversational AI | Conversational AI |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Free / $30/mo | Free / $20/mo |
| Strengths | Free for most users — built into Windows and Edge, Real-time Bing web search in every answer, Integrated with Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) | 2M context, Google Workspace native, generous free tier |
| Weaknesses | Less capable than Claude on complex reasoning, No persistent memory across sessions by default | inconsistent voice, sometimes over-cautious |
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