Microsoft Copilot versus DeepSeek
Microsoft Copilot and DeepSeek compared on what matters day to day: price, features, apps and privacy.
Data as of October 22, 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | Microsoft Copilot | DeepSeek |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft | DeepSeek |
| Country | United States | China |
| Launched | February 2023 | Not disclosed |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes |
| Plans | from $9.99 / month | Not disclosed |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
| Agent mode | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| File upload | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | No |
| Voice mode | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Memory | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Code execution | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Autonomous browsing | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Not disclosed |
| macOS | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Browser extension | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| French interface | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish interface | Yes | Yes |
| Opt out of training on your chats | Yes | Yes |
| Temporary chat | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| EU data residency | Not disclosed | No |
Two assistants head to head
Microsoft Copilot is made by Microsoft, launched in 2023; DeepSeek by DeepSeek. Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
DeepSeek runs on DeepSeek-V4-Pro and DeepSeek-V4-Flash.
Microsoft Copilot’s developer is based in: United States. DeepSeek’s developer is based in: China.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
How much does it cost?
- Microsoft Copilot: limited free version
- DeepSeek: full free version
- Microsoft Copilot: first paid plan at $9.99 per month
- DeepSeek: no publicly priced paid plan
Features compared
Both offer: web search and file upload.
Microsoft Copilot also offers image generation, which DeepSeek lacks.
Not confirmed for one of the two: voice mode and memory.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 5 are confirmed for Microsoft Copilot and 2 for DeepSeek. A feature may only be available on a paid plan: check before you subscribe.
Apps and languages
Both available on: Web, iPhone and Android.
Privacy
Both allow: opt out of training on your chats.
In short
The best way to decide is still to try both free versions on the same task. To widen the choice, use the AI assistants comparison or the which-AI quiz.
- Choose Microsoft Copilot for teamwork and creating images.
- Choose DeepSeek for coding and writing and rewriting.
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Frequently asked questions
Microsoft Copilot or DeepSeek: which one is free?
Microsoft Copilot: limited free version. DeepSeek: full free version.
Which one is cheaper?
A direct comparison is not possible (unpriced plan or different currencies). Microsoft Copilot: first paid plan at $9.99 per month. DeepSeek: no publicly priced paid plan.
Which one protects my data best?
Our survey does not separate them: 1 of three safeguards confirmed on each side (training opt-out, temporary chat, EU data residency).
Which one should I choose?
Choose Microsoft Copilot for teamwork and creating images. Choose DeepSeek for coding and writing and rewriting.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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