Compare AI Tools
Compare pricing, features, capabilities, and limitations side by side.
Best valueChatGPT
Most featuresChatGPT
Quick summary
ChatGPT
Best forGeneral writing & brainstorming, Everyday research and Q&A, Coding help, Custom GPTs for repeated workflows
Starting PriceFrom $20/month
Free PlanYes
Ease of useNot rated yet
Microsoft Copilot
Best forUsers already inside Windows/Office/Edge, A quick assistant built into the OS and browser, Microsoft 365 workflows via Copilot for M365
Starting PriceSee pricing
Free PlanYes
Ease of useNot rated yet
Pricing comparison
| ChatGPT | Microsoft Copilot | |
| Free Plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| Starting Price | $20/month | See pricing |
| Billing period | month | Not available |
| Pricing Type | Freemium | Freemium |
ChatGPT
Free PlanYes
Free TrialNo
Starting Price$20/month
Billing periodmonth
Pricing TypeFreemium
Microsoft Copilot
Free PlanYes
Free TrialNo
Starting PriceSee pricing
Billing periodNot available
Pricing TypeFreemium
Feature comparison
| ChatGPT | Microsoft Copilot | |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | Yes | Not available |
| Custom assistants | Yes | Not available |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
ChatGPT
Web searchYes
Code executionYes
Custom assistantsYes
API accessYes
Mobile appYes
Microsoft Copilot
Web searchYes
Code executionNot available
Custom assistantsNot available
API accessYes
Mobile appYes
Pros & cons
ChatGPT
- Huge plugin/GPT ecosystem
- Strong all-around performance across tasks
- Voice mode and multimodal input
- Available on web, desktop, and mobile
- Usage limits on the free tier
- Most advanced features gated behind Plus/Pro
Microsoft Copilot
- Built directly into Windows and Edge
- Ties into Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise users
- Free tier available without a Microsoft 365 subscription
- Deepest features require a separate Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on
- Experience varies across Windows/Edge/app surfaces
Best for
ChatGPT
General writing & brainstorming, Everyday research and Q&A, Coding help, Custom GPTs for repeated workflows
Microsoft Copilot
Users already inside Windows/Office/Edge, A quick assistant built into the OS and browser, Microsoft 365 workflows via Copilot for M365
So which tool should you pick?
If price matters most→ ChatGPT
If feature coverage matters most→ ChatGPT
If you want to try free first→ ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot