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Microsoft Copilot alternatives

Microsoft Copilot compared with 9 alternatives: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, Meta AI and 4 more.

Microsoft Copilot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Microsoft CopilotThis toolFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ChatGPTFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
GeminiFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ClaudeFree plan · from $17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GrokFree plan · from $10.00YesWeb, iOS, Android
Meta AIFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Alexa+Free plan · from $14.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
LangdockFree trial · from €23.20/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Mistral VibeFree plan · from $14.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
PiFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Microsoft Copilot

  1. ChatGPT

    OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice

    • ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only ChatGPT lists a Linux app.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI agents and research.

    Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming

    ChatGPT vs Microsoft CopilotChatGPT pricing and details

  2. Gemini

    Google's AI assistant, tied into Gmail, Docs and other Google apps

    • Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI agents and research.

    Suits: People who already use Gmail, Docs, Drive and Google Calendar

    Gemini vs Microsoft CopilotGemini pricing and details

  3. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Claude lists a Linux app.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI agents and research.

    Suits: Writing, analysis and coding help in one assistant

    Claude vs Microsoft CopilotClaude pricing and details

  4. Grok

    AI assistant with live X and web search, images, video and voice

    • Grok starts at $10.00 (SuperGrok Lite, US App Store; billing period not shown). Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI agents.

    Suits: Following news and conversations on X as they happen

    Grok vs Microsoft CopilotGrok pricing and details

  5. Meta AI

    Meta's free AI assistant across its apps, the web and AI glasses

    • Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core). Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI agents.

    Suits: People who already use WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger or Facebook

    Meta AI vs Microsoft CopilotMeta AI pricing and details

  6. Alexa+

    Amazon's AI assistant for Echo devices, the web and the Alexa app

    • Alexa+ starts at $14.99 per month with Amazon Prime, or $19.99 per month without Prime. Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI search and research.

    Suits: Amazon Prime members, who get full access at no added cost

    Alexa+ vs Microsoft CopilotAlexa+ pricing and details

  7. Langdock

    Model-agnostic AI chat, agents and workflows for companies

    • Langdock starts at €23.20 per user / month, billed annually, models included (excl. VAT). Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Microsoft Copilot has a free plan. Langdock does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Langdock also covers workflow automation.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI search and research.

    Suits: European companies rolling out AI to every employee under GDPR

    Langdock vs Microsoft CopilotLangdock pricing and details

  8. Mistral Vibe

    Mistral's AI chat assistant and coding agent, formerly Le Chat

    • Mistral Vibe starts at $14.99 per month, excluding taxes (Pro). Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows and macOS apps.

    Suits: People who want a chat assistant and a coding agent in one subscription

    Mistral Vibe vs Microsoft CopilotMistral Vibe pricing and details

  9. Pi

    Emotionally intelligent personal AI for talking things through

    • Pi is free. Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Pi also covers natural-language input.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI search, AI agents and research.

    Suits: Talking through decisions, worries or difficult conversations

    Pi vs Microsoft CopilotPi pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Microsoft Copilot

  • The free version is subject to available capacity and limits, and the pricing page does not give the numbers.
  • Researcher and Analyst are not available on Microsoft 365 Personal or Family; they need Premium at $19.99 a month or Pro.
  • On Microsoft 365 Family, AI features are available only to the subscription owner and cannot be shared with other members.
  • According to Wikipedia, Microsoft said in August 2026 it would merge the consumer and Microsoft 365 Copilot apps and remove Mico, Deep Research and group chats.
Microsoft Copilot pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Microsoft Copilot?

The alternatives to Microsoft Copilot in this directory are ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, Meta AI, Alexa+, Langdock, Mistral Vibe and Pi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft Copilot.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Copilot?

Yes. Pi is free to use. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, Meta AI, Alexa+ and Mistral Vibe have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Microsoft Copilot alternatives work on Linux?

The Microsoft Copilot listing does not include a Linux app. ChatGPT and Claude list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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