Microsoft 365 Copilot vs Gemini for Google Workspace
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Which is better, Microsoft 365 Copilot or Gemini for Google Workspace?
It depends on your team. Hire Microsoft 365 Copilot if your company runs on Microsoft 365 and Teams, and you want AI grounded in your existing mail, files and meetings with Microsoft's security. Hire Gemini for Google Workspace if your team runs on Gmail and Google Docs and you want AI that's already included in what you pay for. On our rubric Microsoft 365 Copilot scores 7.1 to Gemini for Google Workspace's 6.9, but Gemini for Google Workspace scores higher on value.
Best for: Companies that run on Microsoft 365 and Teams.
Visit Microsoft 365 Copilot
Gemini for Google Workspace6.9
Best for: Teams on Google Workspace that want AI in the apps they already use.
Visit Gemini for Google WorkspaceScores side by side
| Criterion | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Gemini for Google Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Role coverage (25%) | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Autonomy with control (20%) | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Where it works (15%) | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Business memory (15%) | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Value (15%) | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Trust (10%) | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Overall | 7.1 | 6.9 |
What each one can do
| Capability | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Gemini for Google Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Works inside Slack | ||
| Works inside Microsoft Teams | ||
| Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp or text | ||
| Reads and sends email | ||
| Takes or makes phone calls | ||
| Works on a schedule or trigger | ||
| Asks before risky actions | ||
| Remembers your business | ||
| Builds and edits your website | ||
| Handles customer payments | ||
| API or MCP access |
Price and fine print
Prices, fees and free plans as of November 2026, from each company's own site.
| Detail | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Gemini for Google Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Office-suite assistant | Office-suite assistant |
| Role it fills | Assistant across Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint | Assistant across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet and Chat |
| Works in | Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint | Gmail, Google Docs, Google Meet, Google Chat |
| Our rank | #5 | #8 |
| Starting price | From $18/user/mo, as of November 2026 | From $7/user/mo, as of November 2026 |
| Free plan | Copilot Chat is included at no extra cost with eligible Microsoft 365 plans (as of November 2026) | No; 14-day free trial (as of November 2026) |
| Extra fees | Advanced features such as Copilot Cowork and Autopilot are billed by usage on top of the license | None listed |
| Refunds | Not stated | Not stated |
Microsoft 365 Copilot: strengths and concerns
- Grounded in your company's mail, files and meetings
- Works inside Teams, Outlook and the Office apps
- Enterprise security and compliance
- Copilot Chat included with eligible plans
- Mostly drafts and summarizes; autonomous features cost extra by usage
- Needs a Microsoft 365 Business plan underneath
- Little help outside the Microsoft ecosystem
- Promotional price ends after the first year
Gemini for Google Workspace: strengths and concerns
- Included in Workspace plans you may already pay for
- Grounded in your Gmail, Docs and Drive
- Cheapest seat on this list
- Workspace Studio agents on every plan
- An assistant inside documents more than a delegated teammate
- Full Gemini in Docs and Meet starts at Business Standard
- Little help outside Google's apps
- US prices from third-party reports; Google's page showed us euros
Microsoft 365 Copilot vs Gemini for Google Workspace: questions
Is Microsoft 365 Copilot better than Gemini for Google Workspace?
On our rubric, Microsoft 365 Copilot scores higher (7.1 vs 6.9 out of 10, as of November 2026). Gemini for Google Workspace is still the better hire if your team runs on Gmail and Google Docs and you want AI that's already included in what you pay for.
Which works where my team works, Microsoft 365 Copilot or Gemini for Google Workspace?
Microsoft 365 Copilot works in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Gemini for Google Workspace works in Gmail, Google Docs, Google Meet, Google Chat.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft 365 Copilot or Gemini for Google Workspace?
Microsoft 365 Copilot: from $18/user/mo. Gemini for Google Workspace: from $7/user/mo. Both as of November 2026. Per-user and per-team prices aren't directly comparable, so multiply by your team size, and count any fees and usage charges.