What people use it for
- Word and Excel help
- Email drafting
Learning difficulty
1/5: Chat interface inside Microsoft apps.
Competitors
| Tool | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Difficulty | Output rights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Copilot | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | 1/5 | – | Word, Excel and Outlook users |
| Claude | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $0 · then $20/mo, or $17/mo billed yearly ($200 upfront) | 1/5 | You own or may use output commercially | Long documents, careful writing and code |
| ChatGPT | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $0 · then $20/mo (Plus); Go: USD price not published for our region | 1/5 | You own or may use output commercially | All-purpose drafting, research and analysis |
| Gemini | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | 1/5 | – | Google Workspace users |
| Grok | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | – | – | Real-time news and X trends |
| Le Chat (Mistral) | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | – | – | An EU-based assistant |
Alternatives with a free plan
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