Microsoft Copilot vs Grok
Microsoft Copilot and Grok 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 | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft | SpaceXAI (xAI) |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Launched | February 2023 | Not disclosed |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Plans | from $9.99 / month | from $8 / month |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
| Agent mode | Not disclosed | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Browser extension | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| French interface | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Spanish interface | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Opt out of training on your chats | Yes | Yes |
| Temporary chat | Not disclosed | Yes |
| EU data residency | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
Who are they?
Microsoft Copilot is made by Microsoft, launched in 2023; Grok by SpaceXAI (xAI). Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
Grok runs on Grok 4.7.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
Price and free version
At a comparable entry plan, Grok is the cheaper one. Higher tiers mostly add usage volume and advanced features.
- Microsoft Copilot: limited free version
- Grok: limited free version
- Microsoft Copilot: first paid plan at $9.99 per month
- Grok: first paid plan at $8 per month
Features
Both offer: web search, file upload, image generation, voice mode and memory.
Not confirmed for one of the two: agent mode.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 5 are confirmed for Microsoft Copilot and 6 for Grok. A feature may only be available on a paid plan: check before you subscribe.
Where to use them
Both available on: Web, iPhone, Android and macOS.
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.
- Choose Microsoft Copilot for teamwork.
- Choose Grok for writing and rewriting.
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Frequently asked questions
Microsoft Copilot or Grok: which one is free?
Microsoft Copilot: limited free version. Grok: limited free version.
Which one is cheaper?
Grok has the cheaper entry-level paid plan. Microsoft Copilot: first paid plan at $9.99 per month. Grok: first paid plan at $8 per month.
Which one protects my data best?
Grok, with 2 of three safeguards confirmed (training opt-out, temporary chat, EU data residency), versus 1.
Which one should I choose?
Choose Microsoft Copilot for teamwork. Choose Grok for writing and rewriting.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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