ChatGPT
General AI Assistants
The broadest general assistant for writing, analysis and day-to-day business questions.
From $20/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile
Productivity
Microsoft 365 Copilot
by Microsoft
Copilot embeds assistance directly in Microsoft 365. It is expensive per seat, so it is usually worth it only where staff genuinely live in Outlook, Teams and Excel every day.
From $30/mo
Intermediate
Enterprise plans
Who it suits
Teams standardised on Microsoft 365 with heavy email and meeting load.
Strengths
- Works inside existing tools
- Enterprise administration and compliance
Limitations
- High per seat cost
- Value depends heavily on how staff actually work
Features
Outlook summarisation
Teams meeting recap
Excel analysis
Word drafting
Typical uses
Email · Meetings · Administration · Writing · Data Analysis · Productivity
Integrations
Microsoft 365 · Teams · SharePoint · Power Automate
Pricing
Per user per month, usually on an annual commitment, in addition to your existing Microsoft 365 licence.
Entry plan: From $30/mo · Professional seat: about $30/user/month
Always confirm current pricing with the vendor before purchasing.
Privacy and data
Operates within your Microsoft 365 tenant permissions.
Alternatives to Microsoft 365 Copilot
Gemini
General AI Assistants
Best fit for businesses already running on Google Workspace.
From $20/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile