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Best Microsoft Copilot alternatives in 2026 (free and paid)

People look past Microsoft Copilot for a few concrete reasons. The free tier's usage limits are not quantified, and higher usage means a paid Microsoft 365 plan, from Personal at $9.99/mo up to Pro at $99.99/mo. File uploads, unlimited voice and memory require signing in, the Mac app needs macOS Sonoma 14 or later, and feature availability varies by country or region.

ChatGPT starts free and its Plus plan is $20/mo, so it suits someone who wants an assistant that is not tied to Office. Google Gemini is the cheapest paid step in this list: Google AI Plus is $4.99/mo and there is a free plan, a natural fit if you live in Google apps rather than Microsoft's. Claude has a free plan and Pro at $20/mo, aimed at writing, analysis and coding work. Notion AI is the odd one out, built into a workspace for writing, search and meeting notes, with Plus at $12/mo per member and a free option.

"Better suited" below is based on documented features and pricing from our verified profiles, not on a head-to-head test. Prices are USD as published by each vendor.

Why people look beyond Microsoft Copilot

  • File uploads, unlimited voice and memory require signing in Cannot upload files or use full voice and memory anonymously
  • Higher usage limits require a paid Microsoft 365 plan Free users hit caps sooner
  • Mac app requires macOS Sonoma 14 or later Older Macs cannot run the app

Taken from the documented limitations in our Microsoft Copilot profile.

Microsoft Copilot and its alternatives at a glance

Alternatives at a glance
ToolStarting priceFree tierPlatformsMain limitation
Microsoft Copilot (this page) $9.99/mo (Microsoft 365 Personal) Yes Web, Desktop, Mobile Free-tier usage limits are not quantified; higher usage requires a paid Microsoft 365 plan.
ChatGPT $20/mo (Plus (consumer)) Yes Web, Desktop, Mobile, API Fast jedes Tool (Uploads, Bilder, Sprache, Deep Research, Codex) hat tarifabhängige Nutzungsgrenzen, die sich laut OpenAI im Laufe der Zeit ändern können, und die API wird getrennt von jedem ChatGPT-Abo abgerechnet.
Google Gemini $4.99/mo (Google AI Plus) Yes Web, Desktop, Mobile Die Nutzung unterliegt rechenbasierten Limits, die sich alle 5 Stunden bis zu einer Wochenobergrenze erneuern. Chats im kostenlosen Tarif mit aktivierter Keep Activity werden mit menschlicher Prüfung zum Training von Google-Modellen verwendet.
Claude $20/mo (Pro) Yes Web, Desktop, Mobile, API Alle Tarife haben Nutzungslimits, die sich nach einem Zeitplan zurücksetzen; das bezahlte Chat-Abonnement enthält keinen API-Zugang, der separat pro Token abgerechnet wird.
Notion AI $12/mo (Plus) Yes Web, Desktop, Mobile Full AI needs Business or Enterprise, and even there a rolling six-hour and monthly usage allowance applies; premium models, Custom Agents and Workers consume separately purchased Notion credits.

4 alternatives to Microsoft Copilot, by need

When to pick each alternative
AlternativePick it whenStarting priceWatch out for
ChatGPT
$20/mo (Plus (consumer))
Google Gemini
$4.99/mo (Google AI Plus)
Claude
$20/mo (Pro)
Notion AI
$12/mo (Plus)

ChatGPT

Web · Desktop · Mobile · API

Noch keine Nutzerbewertungen

Der universelle KI-Assistent von OpenAI für Schreiben, Recherche, Analyse, Bildgenerierung und Programmierhilfe.

Kostenlos bis: Unlimited everyday text chats subject to abuse-prevention safeguards, Separate usage limits for file uploads,…

Listed Noch nicht bewertet

Geprüft chatgpt.com (öffnet die Website von ChatGPT in einem neuen Tab)

Kostenlos · kostenpflichtig ab $20/mo US · geprüft Sep 30

Google Gemini

Web · Desktop · Mobile

Noch keine Nutzerbewertungen

Googles multimodaler KI-Assistent, kostenlos nutzbar und mit höheren Limits über Google-KI-Abos.

Kostenlos bis: Varying access to 3.1 Pro, Standard compute-based usage limits; refresh every 5 hours until weekly limit

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Geprüft gemini.google.com (öffnet die Website von Google Gemini in einem neuen Tab)

Kostenlos · kostenpflichtig ab $4.99/mo US · geprüft Sep 30

Claude

Web · Desktop · Mobile · API

Noch keine Nutzerbewertungen

Der KI-Assistent von Anthropic für Schreiben, Analyse, Programmieren und mehrstufige Aufgaben, mit kostenlosen und bezahlten Tarifen.

Kostenlos bis: Usage limits apply, Projects: up to 5

Listed Noch nicht bewertet

Geprüft claude.com (öffnet die Website von Claude in einem neuen Tab)

Kostenlos · kostenpflichtig ab $20/mo US · geprüft Sep 30

Notion AI

Web · Desktop · Mobile

Noch keine Nutzerbewertungen

AI features built into Notion for writing, searching the workspace, research, meeting notes and agent tasks.

Kostenlos bis: Trial of Notion AI (limited number of complimentary AI responses), Pages & blocks unlimited for individuals, …

Listed Noch nicht bewertet

Geprüft notion.com (öffnet die Website von Notion AI in einem neuen Tab)

Kostenlos · kostenpflichtig ab $12/mo US · geprüft Sep 30

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Copilot?

Copilot has a free tier itself, but its limits are not quantified. ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude and Notion AI all have free plans in our catalog.

Why do people leave Microsoft Copilot?

The documented reasons are unquantified free-tier limits, paid Microsoft 365 plans needed for higher usage, sign-in required for uploads, voice and memory, and regional feature gaps.

What is the cheapest paid alternative listed here?

Google Gemini, with Google AI Plus at $4.99/mo. ChatGPT Plus and Claude Pro are $20/mo, and Notion AI Plus is $12/mo per member.

Which alternative is closest to Copilot's role in a workspace?

Notion AI, which adds AI to a workspace for writing, search, research and meeting notes. Copilot does the same job inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

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