ChatGPT vs Microsoft Copilot

Both are AI writing tools. Here’s how they compare on pricing, use case and popularity — so you can pick the right one without opening ten tabs.

Pricing
Freemium
Freemium
Category
Writing
Writing
Best for
All-round drafting and brainstorming.
Microsoft 365 users who want AI across Word, Excel and Outlook.
Editor's pick
Popularity
27 visits
2 visits
Highlights
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ChatGPT

ChatGPT is the default general-purpose assistant for drafting, summarising and brainstorming. Broad, fast and well-integrated with other tools.

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot is built on GPT-4 with Bing web search, DALL·E image generation and integration into Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Free to use at copilot.microsoft.com with a Microsoft account — the most accessible GPT-4-class assistant available for free.

The short answer

Pick ChatGPT if you want all-round drafting and brainstorming. Pick Microsoft Copilot if you want microsoft 365 users who want ai across word, excel and outlook. Both have a free way to try them, so the fastest answer is to open each and run your real task.