Microsoft 365 Copilot Review
AI SOFTWAREChoose Microsoft 365 Copilot when the primary job is an LLM assistant inside Microsoft 365 — not a standalone chat tab and not GitHub Copilot.
Starting price
$21.00/user/month
Free plan
No
Free trial
No
Best for
Microsoft 365 shops that want AI inside Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
SoftwareGlimpse review
8.2/10
Good
- ease of use8
- ai job fit8
- output quality8
- workflow depth8
- integrations10
- governance privacy9
Best Microsoft 365 Copilot alternatives
Alternatives are drawn from the product graph and editorial comparisons — not paid placements.
ChatGPT
Choose Microsoft 365 Copilot when the primary job is an LLM assistant inside Microsoft 365 — not a standalone chat tab and not GitHub Copilot. Choose ChatGPT when a general-purpose LLM assistant with custom projects, connectors, and a clear team upgrade path is the primary job. Overall: Microsoft 365 Copilot 8.2 vs ChatGPT 8.7. Not hands-on lab tested; confirm live pricing and usage caps. Compare published pricing, LLM depth, writing, voice, agents, governance, integrations, and usage models.
From $20.00/user/month
Teams and individuals wanting a mainstream general-purpose LLM assistant
Claude
LLM assistant with strong writing and reasoning — Free; Pro $20/mo ($17 annual); Max from $100; Team Standard $20/seat annual ($25 monthly, 2-seat min).
From $17.00/user/month
Gemini
Google LLM assistant — Free; Google AI Pro $19.99/mo; Ultra from $99.99/mo for highest model access.
From $19.99/user/month
Alternatives comparison at a glance
| Product | Starting price | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | $21.00/user/month | No | No |
| ChatGPT | $20.00/user/month | Yes | No |
| Claude | $17.00/user/month | Yes | No |
| Gemini | $19.99/user/month | Yes | No |
How we choose alternatives
Based on our recommendations
Alternatives come from product relationships and documented capability overlap.
Focused on your needs
We highlight when another tool fits a different workflow better.
Independently evaluated
Affiliate relationships never decide who appears here.