ChatGPT is a writing tool and Microsoft Copilot is a productivity tool, so they do different jobs: pick by the job first. ChatGPT has the higher Solthar Score, 98 to 92. ChatGPT is free to start, with paid plans; Microsoft Copilot is free to start, with paid plans.
| ChatGPT | Microsoft Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Writing · Assistant | Productivity · Assistant |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Solthar Score | 98/100 | 92/100 |
ChatGPT: what it does
The best-known AI assistant. Chat with it to write, answer questions, explain things and help with code. ChatGPT is free to start, with paid plans, with a free trial. Solthar Score: 98/100.
Key features
- Multimodal reasoning
- Custom GPTs
- Advanced voice
Strengths
- Best-in-class reasoning
- Huge ecosystem
Trade-offs
- Rate limits on free tier
Microsoft Copilot: what it does
AI woven through Windows, Office, and Edge. Drafting, summarizing, and analyzing in place. Microsoft Copilot is free to start, with paid plans, with a free trial. Solthar Score: 92/100.
Key features
- Office 365 native
- Windows integration
- GPT-4 powered
Strengths
- Lives where you work
- Enterprise-ready
Trade-offs
- Best value needs M365
Read the full Microsoft Copilot page
Which should you choose?
Choose ChatGPT if best-in-class reasoning matters most to you. Choose Microsoft Copilot if lives where you work matters more. If you only try one, ChatGPT scores higher overall.