Microsoft Copilot versus Le Chat (Mistral Vibe)
Microsoft Copilot and Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) 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 | Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft | Mistral AI |
| Country | United States | France |
| Launched | February 2023 | February 2024 |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Plans | from $9.99 / month | from $5.99 / 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
Who are they?
Microsoft Copilot is made by Microsoft, launched in 2023; Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) by Mistral AI, launched in 2024. Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
Microsoft Copilot’s developer is based in: United States. Le Chat (Mistral Vibe)’s developer is based in: France.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
Free or paid?
At a comparable entry plan, Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) is the cheaper one. Higher tiers mostly add usage volume and advanced features.
- Microsoft Copilot: limited free version
- Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): limited free version
- Microsoft Copilot: first paid plan at $9.99 per month
- Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): first paid plan at $5.99 per month
What they can do
Both offer: web search, file upload, image generation, voice mode and memory.
Not confirmed for one of the two: agent mode and code execution.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 5 are confirmed for Microsoft Copilot and 7 for Le Chat (Mistral Vibe). 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 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 finding sourced information and creating images.
- Choose Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) for writing and rewriting and coding.
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Frequently asked questions
Microsoft Copilot or Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): which one is free?
Microsoft Copilot: limited free version. Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): limited free version.
Which one is cheaper?
Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) has the cheaper entry-level paid plan. Microsoft Copilot: first paid plan at $9.99 per month. Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): first paid plan at $5.99 per month.
Which one protects my data best?
Le Chat (Mistral Vibe), 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 finding sourced information and creating images. Choose Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) for writing and rewriting and coding.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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