Perplexity AI vs Microsoft Copilot
Which one should you pick? Here's the full breakdown.
Our Pick
Perplexity AI
A
8.5/10AI-powered search engine that gives cited answers instead of a list of links
Microsoft Copilot
B
7.5/10Microsoft's answer to ChatGPT -- free GPT-4 access with Bing search built in, but it feels like a corporate product
| Category | Perplexity AI | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Output Quality | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Features | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Overall | 8.5 | 7.5 |
Pricing Comparison
| Feature | Perplexity AI | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Starting Price | $0 | $0 |
Choose Perplexity AI if...
Researchers, students, professionals, and anyone who needs factual answers with sources. It's what Google should have become.
Visit Perplexity AIChoose Microsoft Copilot if...
Users already deep in the Microsoft ecosystem who want free GPT-4 access with web search built in.
Visit Microsoft Copilot