Google Gemini vs Microsoft 365 Copilot: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Google Gemini and Microsoft 365 Copilot to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Google Gemini
7.2/10
Google's family of generative AI models and assistants, sold to businesses through Gemini Enterprise, Workspace plans and a pay-per-token developer API.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
6.6/10
An AI assistant built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams that drafts, summarizes and analyzes work content from an organization's Microsoft 365 data.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | M Microsoft 365 Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Security | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Output Quality | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $21/user/mo Gemini Enterprise Business | $25/user/mo Microsoft 365 Copilot Business |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $210/mo Gemini Enterprise Business | $252/mo Microsoft 365 Copilot Business |
| Features | ||
| AI Agents | ||
| Enterprise Controls | ||
| Knowledge Base Search | ||
| Text Generation | ||
| API Access | Not listed | |
| Code Generation | Not listed | |
| Data Analysis | Not listed | |
| Image Generation | Not listed | |
| Transcription | Not listed | |
| Video Generation | Not listed | |
| Voice and Audio | Not listed | |
| Workflow Automation | Not listed | |
Google Gemini vs Microsoft 365 Copilot cost by team size
Google Gemini costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | Google Gemini | Microsoft 365 Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $21/moGemini Enterprise Business | $25/moMicrosoft 365 Copilot Business |
| 5 users | $105/moGemini Enterprise Business | $126/moMicrosoft 365 Copilot Business |
| 10 users | $210/moGemini Enterprise Business | $252/moMicrosoft 365 Copilot Business |
| 25 users | $525/moGemini Enterprise Business | $630/moMicrosoft 365 Copilot Business |
| 50 users | $1,050/moGemini Enterprise Business | $1,260/moMicrosoft 365 Copilot Business |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Google Gemini
- Has a free plan (Microsoft 365 Copilot does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: $210/mo vs $252/mo
- Higher Cost score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (6/10 vs 3/10)
MWhy choose Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Higher Integration score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Higher Analytics score (6/10 vs 5/10)
Pros & Cons
Google Gemini
Pros
- Many API models have a free tier, and Flash-Lite models cost from $0.10 to $0.30 per million input tokens.
- It is built into Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet and Drive for Workspace customers, starting with the €6.80 Starter plan.
- The Standard edition adds VPC Service Controls, customer-managed encryption keys and data-residency controls.
- The self-serve Business edition includes connectors to Microsoft 365, HubSpot and Jira as well as Google tools.
Cons
- Licensing is fragmented across Gemini Enterprise, Workspace, consumer AI plans and the API, and Plus has no public price.
- Users report unclear usage limits and silent downgrades from Pro to lighter models.
- Several API prices are scheduled to double in December 2026 and January 2027.
- Reviewers say third-party connectors to Salesforce, SAP and ServiceNow are less mature than Microsoft Copilot's.
MMicrosoft 365 Copilot
Pros
- Works directly inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, so users don't need to switch to a separate tool.
- Grounds answers in the organization's own email, SharePoint and OneDrive data, and respects the tenant's existing security and compliance settings.
- Teams meeting summaries with action items save time for meeting-heavy teams.
- Copilot Business brought the price for organizations with up to 300 users down to $21 from $30 while keeping the same functionality.
Cons
- It is an add-on, so the per-user cost comes on top of the base Microsoft 365 license.
- Reviewers report inconsistent output quality across the Office apps.
- Some users report daily usage or message limits.
- Overlapping product names (Copilot, Copilot Pro, Copilot Business) have led buyers to purchase the wrong tier.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Google Gemini scores higher on our AI Software criteria: 7.2/10 against 6.6/10 for Microsoft 365 Copilot. The largest gap is in Cost: 7/10 for Google Gemini and 4/10 for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Google Gemini costs less for 10 users: about $210/mo on its Gemini Enterprise Business plan, against about $252/mo on its Microsoft 365 Copilot Business plan for Microsoft 365 Copilot, billed monthly.
Google Gemini has a free plan; Microsoft 365 Copilot does not list one.
Google Gemini is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 6/10 for them, against 3/10 for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
