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Grok vs Microsoft Copilot
Both stand on ai chatbots and assistants. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Choose Grok if you want web and X search, voice mode, and connectors on its Free plan, or need the team and enterprise features listed for higher tiers. SuperGrok Plus is the plan described with 1080p video creation, higher usage, and priority access at peak times.
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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
| Grok | Microsoft Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Web, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | SuperGrok: $30 a month | Microsoft 365 Personal: $99.99 a year |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Microsoft Copilot |
| Website | x.ai | copilot.microsoft.com |
| On ai chatbots and assistants | #8 of 65 | #4 of 65 |
Grok: what it does well
- Free plan includes real-time web and X search.
- Voice mode is included in the Free plan.
- File uploads and image generation are listed capabilities.
- Business includes team seat management and consolidated billing.
- Enterprise includes SSO and SCIM and data residency.
What to know first
- SuperGrok Lite and SuperGrok Heavy have no described features.
- SuperGrok Plus includes 1080p video creation.
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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