Meta AIvsMicrosoft Copilot
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
Meta AI
by Meta
Meta AI is Meta's AI assistant at meta.ai, in the Meta AI app and inside WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and Facebook; a beginner might try it for everyday questions or for asking about a photo.
Good for: Writing, Learning, Office work, Research
All Meta AI factsMicrosoft 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 factsWhere they differ
- AI modelsMeta AI: Muse Spark 1.1, Muse ImageMicrosoft Copilot: GPT-5
- AccountMeta AI: Account required (an existing Meta account)Microsoft Copilot: Account required: the free tier needs a signed-in Microsoft account
- Where it is availableMeta AI: Not available in all regions; some features may not be available in every area; no official country list foundMicrosoft Copilot: Available in over 170 markets; not available or not supported in China (excluding Hong Kong SAR) and embargoed markets
- Usage limitsMeta AI: More usage of the most compute-intensive AI capabilitiesMicrosoft Copilot: Feature limits per time period plus monthly AI credits, Signing in adds chat history, more image creation, longer conversations and longer voice sessions
- Deep researchMeta AI: LimitedMicrosoft Copilot: Supported
Same answer, but for different plans or with different conditions: file upload, image input, agent mode. The table below shows the conditions.
Confirmed for only one of the two so far: projects, runs code and analyses data, connects to. The table below shows which.
Same answer for both: free plan, web search, platforms, memory, voice conversation.
Plans and prices
As listed on each official pricing page, in the currency we were shown. No conversion, no rounding.
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
Full comparison with sources
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| What it is for | Meta AI is Meta's AI assistant at meta.ai, in the Meta AI app and inside WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and Facebook; a beginner might try it for everyday questions or for asking about a photo. | 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. |
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| Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately. |
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| AI modelsThe AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date. |
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| File uploadYou can give it files such as PDFs or documents. |
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| Image inputYou can give it an image to describe or analyse. |
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| Voice conversationTalk to it out loud and hear it answer. |
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| Runs code and analyses dataRuns code to work with numbers, spreadsheets or charts, not only text. |
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| Web searchIt can search the web while answering. |
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| Deep researchA mode that searches many sources step by step and writes a report with citations. |
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| PlatformsWhere the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension. |
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| MemoryRemembers things you told it in earlier chats. |
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| ProjectsGroup chats and files for one piece of work, with their own instructions. |
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| Agent modeCan take actions for you in a browser or on a computer, such as filling in forms. |
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| Connects toApps and services it can read from or work in, as the official pages name them. |
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| AccountWhether you need to sign up before using it. |
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| Where it is availableCountries or regions where the provider says it can be used. |
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| Context windowHow much text it can take in at once (a long document, a long chat). |
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| Used to train AIWhether what you type, upload or record is used to train or improve the provider's models by default. |
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| Can switch off trainingThere is a setting to stop your chats being used for training. |
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| How long data is keptHow long chats and files are kept, or how long deleted ones take to go, as the privacy pages state. |
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| Custom assistantsMake your own assistant with fixed instructions and files, such as GPTs or Gems. |
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| Confidence | Last checked 2026-10-11 Not yet confirmed: Context window, Used to train AI, Can switch off training, How long data is kept, Projects, Custom assistants, Runs code and analyses data, Connects to | 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 |
What it is for
What it is for
Meta AI:
Meta AI is Meta's AI assistant at meta.ai, in the Meta AI app and inside WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and Facebook; a beginner might try it for everyday questions or for asking about a photo.
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
Meta AI:
- 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.
Meta AI:
- Supportedai.meta.comchecked 2026-10-10
Free plan
Microsoft Copilot:
- Supportedmicrosoft.comchecked 2026-10-10
Copilot (free) plan
Plans and prices
Meta AI:
- Free (Free plan)Price not confirmed
- 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
AI models
AI models
The AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date.
Meta AI:
- Muse Spark 1.1, Muse Imageabout.fb.com +1checked 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.
Meta AI:
- Supportedai.meta.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.
Meta AI:
- Supportedmeta.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.
Meta AI:
- Supportedabout.fb.comchecked 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.
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
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.
Meta AI:
- Supportedai.meta.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
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.
Meta AI:
- Limitedabout.fb.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Rolling out in select markets in the Meta AI app and meta.ai; the post does not mention citations.
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.
Meta AI:
- Web, Desktop app, Mobile appai.meta.comchecked 2026-10-10
Microsoft Copilot:
- Web, Desktop app, Mobile appcopilot.comchecked 2026-10-10
Memory
Remembers things you told it in earlier chats.
Meta AI:
- Supportedabout.fb.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.
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
Microsoft Copilot:
- Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plans: Microsoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Family, Microsoft 365 Premium, Microsoft 365 Pro
Agent mode
Can take actions for you in a browser or on a computer, such as filling in forms.
Meta AI:
- Limitedabout.fb.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Acts through connected email and calendar apps; the post does not describe browser or computer control. Rolling out in select markets in the Meta AI app and meta.ai.
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.
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
Microsoft Copilot:
- OneDrive, Google Drivesupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11
Requirements
Account
Whether you need to sign up before using it.
Meta AI:
- Account required (an existing Meta account)ai.meta.comchecked 2026-10-10
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.
Meta AI:
- Not available in all regions; some features may not be available in every area; no official country list foundmeta.comchecked 2026-10-10
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
Not yet confirmed
Context window
How much text it can take in at once (a long document, a long chat).
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
Microsoft Copilot:
- Not yet confirmed
Used to train AI
Whether what you type, upload or record is used to train or improve the provider's models by default.
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
Microsoft Copilot:
- Not yet confirmed
Can switch off training
There is a setting to stop your chats being used for training.
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
Microsoft Copilot:
- Not yet confirmed
How long data is kept
How long chats and files are kept, or how long deleted ones take to go, as the privacy pages state.
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
Microsoft Copilot:
- Not yet confirmed
Custom assistants
Make your own assistant with fixed instructions and files, such as GPTs or Gems.
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
Microsoft Copilot:
- Not yet confirmed
Sources and confidence
Confidence
Meta AI:
Last checked 2026-10-11
Not yet confirmed: Context window, Used to train AI, Can switch off training, How long data is kept, Projects, Custom assistants, Runs code and analyses data, Connects to
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