AI assistants · Head to head
ChatGPT vs Microsoft Copilot
Interesting because they share underlying model DNA, yet serve different masters: ChatGPT optimises for the individual user, Copilot for the Microsoft 365 organisation.
ChatGPT
9.2/10vs
Microsoft Copilot
8.5/10| ChatGPT | Microsoft Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Individuals and small teams | Microsoft 365 organisations |
| Individual price | $20/mo | $20/mo (Pro); M365 add ~$30/user/mo |
| Where it lives | App, web, API, everywhere | Inside Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams |
| Data grounding | Your uploads | Your org's emails, files, meetings |
| Admin & compliance | Good and improving | Enterprise-grade, mature |
Where ChatGPT wins — and where Microsoft Copilot wins
ChatGPT
- A far better standalone assistant
- Platform-agnostic — works however you work
- Cheaper for individuals to get top-tier capability
Microsoft Copilot
- AI embedded directly in Office workflows
- Grounded in organisational data out of the box
- Enterprise security, compliance and admin controls
Our verdict
For individuals and small teams, ChatGPT is simply the better product. For enterprises standardised on Microsoft 365, Copilot's integration and compliance justify its premium — deploy Copilot for the org, and let power users expense ChatGPT.
How we compare: assessments draw on vendor documentation, published pricing, product testing where noted, and our published methodology. Prices are indicative entry-level figures — confirm current plans with vendors. We may earn commission from links on this page; it never affects our verdicts.