Microsoft Copilot vs Gemini
Microsoft Copilot and Gemini 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 | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft | |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Launched | February 2023 | March 2023 |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Plans | from $9.99 / month | from €4.99 / month |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
| Agent mode | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| File upload | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Voice mode | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| EU data residency | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
Two assistants head to head
Microsoft Copilot is made by Microsoft, launched in 2023; Gemini by Google, launched in 2023. Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
Gemini runs on Gemini 4 Argon.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
Price and free version
The two prices are shown in different currencies: compare them at today's exchange rate.
- Microsoft Copilot: limited free version
- Gemini: limited free version
- Microsoft Copilot: first paid plan at $9.99 per month
- Gemini: first paid plan at €4.99 per month
What they can do
Both offer: web search, file upload, image generation, voice mode and memory.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 5 are confirmed for Microsoft Copilot and 5 for Gemini. A feature may only be available on a paid plan: check before you subscribe.
Platforms
Both available on: Web, iPhone and Android.
Privacy compared
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Microsoft Copilot or Gemini: which one is free?
Microsoft Copilot: limited free version. Gemini: limited 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. Gemini: first paid plan at €4.99 per month.
Which one protects my data best?
Gemini, with 2 of three safeguards confirmed (training opt-out, temporary chat, EU data residency), versus 1.
Which one should I choose?
Their strengths overlap: try both free versions on the same task.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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