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Two general assistant tools, the same questions. Every answer comes from the official pages, with the date we checked. Nothing here is ranked.

last check 2026-10-11

Gemini

by Google

Gemini is Google's AI assistant on the web, desktop and mobile; a beginner might try it for everyday questions, summarising an uploaded document, or a Deep Research report built from Google Search results.

Good for: Writing, Learning, Office work, Research

All Gemini facts

Microsoft Copilot

by Microsoft

Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft's AI chat assistant for personal Microsoft accounts on the web, desktop and mobile; a beginner might try it for everyday questions, web-based answers, or asking about an uploaded file or image.

Good for: Writing, Learning, Office work, Research

All Microsoft Copilot facts

Where they differ

  • AI modelsGemini: 3.5 Flash-Lite, 3.6 Flash, 3.8 Flash, 3.1 ProMicrosoft Copilot: GPT-5
  • Web searchGemini: LimitedMicrosoft Copilot: Supported
  • AccountGemini: Basic text chat in the web app works without signing in; a Google Account is needed for file upload, image generation, chat history and other featuresMicrosoft Copilot: Account required: the free tier needs a signed-in Microsoft account
  • Where it is availableGemini: Web app available in over 230 countries and territories listed on the official page; mainland China is listed as Workspace only; mobile app availability may differMicrosoft Copilot: Available in over 170 markets; not available or not supported in China (excluding Hong Kong SAR) and embargoed markets
  • Usage limitsGemini: Limit refreshes every 5 hours until the weekly limit is reached, Standard limits, 2x the standard limits, 4x the standard limits, 5x or 20x the AI Pro limits, depending on subscriptionMicrosoft Copilot: Feature limits per time period plus monthly AI credits, Signing in adds chat history, more image creation, longer conversations and longer voice sessions
  • Agent modeGemini: SupportedMicrosoft Copilot: Limited
  • Runs code and analyses dataGemini: SupportedMicrosoft Copilot: Supported
  • Connects toGemini: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Keep, Google Tasks, Google Chat, Google Meet, Contacts, Messages, Phone, WhatsApp, Adobe, Canva, Picsart, Squarespace, Webflow, Wix, Device assistance (formerly Utilities), Google Home, Experian, Peloton, Zocdoc, Apartment List, Apartments.com, Find Hub, Google Play, Instacart, OpenTable, Zillow, Angi, Homh, Thumbtack, Urban Company, Google Photos, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Samsung Gallery, Spotify, YouTube Music, Airtable, Dropbox, Gemini Notebook, GitHub, Google Ads, Google Business Profile, Google Classroom, Google Workspace, Granola, HONOR Calendar, HONOR Notes, Hootsuite, Lenovo Notes, Linear, Mind Space, Miro, Monday.com, OnePlus Notes, OPPO Calendar, OPPO Notes, Otter.ai, PandaDoc, RD Station CRM, RD Station Marketing, Samsung Calendar, Samsung Notes, Samsung Reminder, Shopify, TECNO Calendar, TECNO Notepad, vivo Notes, Wispr AI, Xiaomi Calendar, Xiaomi Notes, Zoho Bigin, Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, Zoho Mail, Zoho Projects, Bandsintown, Fever, GetYourGuide, Localiza, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, ViatorMicrosoft Copilot: OneDrive, Google Drive

Same answer, but for different plans or with different conditions: file upload, image input, projects, deep research. The table below shows the conditions.

Confirmed for only one of the two so far: context window, used to train AI, can switch off training, how long data is kept, custom assistants. The table below shows which.

Same answer for both: free plan, platforms, memory, voice conversation.

Plans and prices

As listed on each official pricing page, in the currency we were shown. No conversion, no rounding.

Gemini

  • Free Free plan$0.00 / month
  • Google AI Plus Paid, individual$4.99 / month
  • Google AI Pro Paid, individual$19.99 / month
  • Google AI Ultra Paid, individual$99.99 / month

Through the API: about $0.14 – $3.48 a month for 30 short chat messages a day, across 7 models. Each model is in the full comparison below.

Plan details and sources for Gemini

Microsoft Copilot

  • Copilot (free) Free planPrice not confirmed
  • Microsoft 365 Personal Paid, individual$9.99 / month
  • Microsoft 365 Family Paid, individual$12.99 / month
  • Microsoft 365 Premium Paid, individual$19.99 / month
  • Microsoft 365 Pro Paid, individual$99.99 / month
Plan details and sources for Microsoft Copilot

Full comparison with sources

GeminiMicrosoft Copilot

What it is for

What it is for

Gemini:

Gemini is Google's AI assistant on the web, desktop and mobile; a beginner might try it for everyday questions, summarising an uploaded document, or a Deep Research report built from Google Search results.

Microsoft Copilot:

Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft's AI chat assistant for personal Microsoft accounts on the web, desktop and mobile; a beginner might try it for everyday questions, web-based answers, or asking about an uploaded file or image.

Editor's suggestion

Gemini:

  • Editor's suggestion: Try summarising a document you are allowed to share, then check the summary against the original.
  • Editor's suggestion: Try a question about something recent, and open the linked sources before relying on the answer.

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Editor's suggestion: Try summarising a document you are allowed to share, then check the summary against the original.
  • Editor's suggestion: Try a question about something recent, and open the linked sources before relying on the answer.

Cost

Free plan

A free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.

Gemini:

  • Supportedgemini.googlechecked 2026-10-10

    Free plan

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Supportedmicrosoft.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Copilot (free) plan

Plans and prices

Gemini:

  • Free (Free plan)$0.00 / month
  • Google AI Plus (Paid, individual)$4.99 / month
  • Google AI Pro (Paid, individual)$19.99 / month
  • Google AI Ultra (Paid, individual)$99.99 / month
  • All plan details and sources

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Copilot (free) (Free plan)Price not confirmed
  • Microsoft 365 Personal (Paid, individual)$9.99 / month
  • Microsoft 365 Family (Paid, individual)$12.99 / month
  • Microsoft 365 Premium (Paid, individual)$19.99 / month
  • Microsoft 365 Pro (Paid, individual)$99.99 / month
  • All plan details and sources

Through the API

Per 1 million tokens, and about what 30 short chat messages a day cost a month.

Gemini:

  • Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite$0.10 in · $0.40 out · about $0.14 a month
  • Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite$0.30 in · $2.50 out · about $0.65 a month
  • Gemini 2.5 Flash$0.30 in · $2.50 out · about $0.65 a month
  • Gemini 3.8 Flash$0.75 in · $3.75 out · about $1.17 a month
  • Gemini 3.6 Flash$0.75 in · $3.75 out · about $1.17 a month
  • Gemini 2.5 Pro$1.25 in · $10.00 out · about $2.63 a month
  • Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview$2.00 in · $12.00 out · about $3.48 a month
  • Official price pageHow we count

Microsoft Copilot:

Not in our API price list

AI models

AI models

The AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date.

Gemini:

  • 3.5 Flash-Lite, 3.6 Flash, 3.8 Flash, 3.1 Progemini.googlechecked 2026-10-10

Microsoft Copilot:

  • GPT-5support.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10

Input and output

File upload

You can give it files such as PDFs or documents.

Gemini:

  • Supportedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plan not specified

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10

    All current plans

Image input

You can give it an image to describe or analyse.

Gemini:

  • Supportedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plan not specified

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10

    All current plans

Voice conversation

Talk to it out loud and hear it answer.

Gemini:

  • Supportedgemini.googlechecked 2026-10-11

    Plan not specified

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

    Plan not specified

Runs code and analyses data

Runs code to work with numbers, spreadsheets or charts, not only text.

Gemini:

  • Supportedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-11

    Plan not specified

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

    Plan not specified

  • Supportedmicrosoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

    Plans: Microsoft 365 Premium, Microsoft 365 Pro

Checking facts

Web search

It can search the web while answering.

Gemini:

  • Limitedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plan not specified

    Confirmed for Deep Research, which uses Google Search as a source by default. Not confirmed for ordinary chats.

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plan not specified

Deep research

A mode that searches many sources step by step and writes a report with citations.

Gemini:

  • Supportedgemini.googlechecked 2026-10-11

    Plan not specified

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

    Plans: Microsoft 365 Premium, Microsoft 365 Pro

Workflow

Platforms

Where the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.

Gemini:

  • Web, Desktop app, Mobile appgemini.googlechecked 2026-10-10

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Web, Desktop app, Mobile appcopilot.comchecked 2026-10-10

Memory

Remembers things you told it in earlier chats.

Gemini:

  • Supportedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-11

    Plan not specified

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

    Plan not specified

Projects

Group chats and files for one piece of work, with their own instructions.

Gemini:

  • Supportedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-11

    Plan not specified

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

    Plans: Microsoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Family, Microsoft 365 Premium, Microsoft 365 Pro

Custom assistants

Make your own assistant with fixed instructions and files, such as GPTs or Gems.

Gemini:

  • Supportedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-11

    Plan not specified

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Not yet confirmed
Information incomplete

Agent mode

Can take actions for you in a browser or on a computer, such as filling in forms.

Gemini:

  • Supportedgemini.googlechecked 2026-10-11

    Plans: Google AI Pro, Google AI Ultra · Region: United States

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Limitedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

    Plans: Microsoft 365 Premium, Microsoft 365 Pro · Region: US, Canada

    Cowork for personal accounts is in Preview (same page). The AI credits page lists it for Premium and Pro only, currently in the US and Canada.

Connects to

Apps and services it can read from or work in, as the official pages name them.

Gemini:

  • Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Keep, Google Tasks, Google Chat, Google Meet, Contacts, Messages, Phone, WhatsApp, Adobe, Canva, Picsart, Squarespace, Webflow, Wix, Device assistance (formerly Utilities), Google Home, Experian, Peloton, Zocdoc, Apartment List, Apartments.com, Find Hub, Google Play, Instacart, OpenTable, Zillow, Angi, Homh, Thumbtack, Urban Company, Google Photos, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Samsung Gallery, Spotify, YouTube Music, Airtable, Dropbox, Gemini Notebook, GitHub, Google Ads, Google Business Profile, Google Classroom, Google Workspace, Granola, HONOR Calendar, HONOR Notes, Hootsuite, Lenovo Notes, Linear, Mind Space, Miro, Monday.com, OnePlus Notes, OPPO Calendar, OPPO Notes, Otter.ai, PandaDoc, RD Station CRM, RD Station Marketing, Samsung Calendar, Samsung Notes, Samsung Reminder, Shopify, TECNO Calendar, TECNO Notepad, vivo Notes, Wispr AI, Xiaomi Calendar, Xiaomi Notes, Zoho Bigin, Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, Zoho Mail, Zoho Projects, Bandsintown, Fever, GetYourGuide, Localiza, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, Viatorsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-11

Microsoft Copilot:

  • OneDrive, Google Drivesupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

Requirements

Account

Whether you need to sign up before using it.

Gemini:

  • Basic text chat in the web app works without signing in; a Google Account is needed for file upload, image generation, chat history and other featuressupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-10

    On: Web

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Account required: the free tier needs a signed-in Microsoft accountcopilot.comchecked 2026-10-10

Where it is available

Countries or regions where the provider says it can be used.

Gemini:

  • Web app available in over 230 countries and territories listed on the official page; mainland China is listed as Workspace only; mobile app availability may differsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-10

    On: Web

Microsoft Copilot:

  • Available in over 170 markets; not available or not supported in China (excluding Hong Kong SAR) and embargoed marketssupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10

Sources and confidence

Confidence

Gemini:

Last checked 2026-10-11

All compared fields have a confirmed value.

Microsoft Copilot:

Last checked 2026-10-11

Not yet confirmed: Context window, Used to train AI, Can switch off training, How long data is kept, Custom assistants

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