Microsoft Copilot vs Perplexity AI

Which one should you pick? Here's the full breakdown.

Microsoft Copilot

B
7.5/10

Microsoft's answer to ChatGPT -- free GPT-4 access with Bing search built in, but it feels like a corporate product

Our Pick

Perplexity AI

A
8.5/10

AI-powered search engine that gives cited answers instead of a list of links

CategoryMicrosoft CopilotPerplexity AI
Ease of Use8.09.0
Output Quality7.08.0
Value8.09.0
Features7.08.0
Overall7.58.5

Pricing Comparison

FeatureMicrosoft CopilotPerplexity AI
Free TierYesYes
Starting Price$0$0

Choose Microsoft Copilot if...

Users already deep in the Microsoft ecosystem who want free GPT-4 access with web search built in.

Visit Microsoft Copilot

Choose Perplexity AI if...

Researchers, students, professionals, and anyone who needs factual answers with sources. It's what Google should have become.

Visit Perplexity AI