Microsoft Copilot or Meta AI: which to choose?
Microsoft Copilot and Meta AI 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 | Meta AI |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft | Meta |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Launched | February 2023 | September 2023 |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Plans | from $9.99 / month | from $7.99 / month |
| Web search | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Agent mode | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| File upload | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Voice mode | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Not disclosed |
Who are they?
Microsoft Copilot is made by Microsoft, launched in 2023; Meta AI by Meta, launched in 2023. Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
Meta AI runs on Muse Spark.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
How much does it cost?
At a comparable entry plan, Meta AI is the cheaper one. Higher tiers mostly add usage volume and advanced features.
- Microsoft Copilot: limited free version
- Meta AI: limited free version
- Microsoft Copilot: first paid plan at $9.99 per month
- Meta AI: first paid plan at $7.99 per month
Features
Both offer: image generation and voice mode.
Not confirmed for one of the two: web search, file upload and memory.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 5 are confirmed for Microsoft Copilot and 2 for Meta AI. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Microsoft Copilot or Meta AI: which one is free?
Microsoft Copilot: limited free version. Meta AI: limited free version.
Which one is cheaper?
Meta AI has the cheaper entry-level paid plan. Microsoft Copilot: first paid plan at $9.99 per month. Meta AI: first paid plan at $7.99 per month.
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.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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