| Feature | Google Gemini | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Google ecosystem users and multimodal work | Microsoft 365 and Windows workflows |
| Free Plan | ✔ | ✔ |
| Paid Plan Starts At | AI Plus $4.99 / AI Pro $19.99 per month | Copilot Pro $20 per month |
| Context Window | Up to 1M+ tokens | Varies by model |
| Multimodal Input | ✔ | ✔ |
| Web Search | ✔ | ✔ |
| Open Source | — | — |
| Rating | ★ 4.7 | ★ 4.4 |
| Platforms | Web App, Android, iOS | Windows, Web App, Edge, iOS, Android |
Quick verdicts
Google Gemini: Best value if you already live in Gmail and Docs - and the only major assistant with a $4.99 stepping-stone plan.
Microsoft Copilot: The obvious pick for heavy Microsoft 365 users; everyone else is better served by ChatGPT or Gemini.