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Bella vs Microsoft Copilot
Both stand on ai personal assistants. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial ExtensioniPhoneMac+1
Bella brings calendar, email, meeting, and action management into one connected assistant. Buyers should weigh its paid plans, regional processing details, and approval controls.
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Free plan WebWindowsMac+2
Copilot offers a free entry point and paid Microsoft 365 plans with different levels of AI usage and bundled apps. Compare the plan-specific usage, storage, and family access terms before subscribing.
Visit Microsoft CopilotThe facts
| Bella | Microsoft Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web | Web, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Communication DNA: $99, paid once | Microsoft 365 Personal: $99.99 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Microsoft Copilot |
| Website | withbella.io | copilot.microsoft.com |
| On ai personal assistants | #33 of 54 | #13 of 54 |
Bella: what it does well
- Combines work and personal calendars
- Provides live meeting transcription
- Supports 67 listed actions
- Requires approval for external actions
- Offers iOS, macOS, web, and extension access
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starts at $99/user/mo billed annually
- AI inference may leave selected region
- SOC 2 Type II assessment is underway
Microsoft Copilot: what it does well
- Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
- Supports web search, file uploads, and image generation.
- Free plan is available.
- Microsoft 365 plans bundle Copilot with productivity apps.
What to know first
- Free access is subject to capacity and usage limits.
- Family plan AI features are for the subscription owner only.
- AI-generated audio is English only.
- Agentic AI usage varies by plan.
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