Copilot in Outlook vs Harvey

Copilot in Outlook and Harvey sit in the same category. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

Copilot in Outlook wins for 17 of 20 roles in our data. Copilot in Outlook starts at $20/mo; Harvey publishes no fixed price.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Lawyer	Harvey	higher total score on tasks and fit
HR manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Finance manager	Either one	even on tasks, Harvey is cheaper to start
Manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Marketer	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Sales manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Data analyst	Copilot in Outlook	built for this role
Teacher	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Executive assistant	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Logistics manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Procurement manager	Either one	even on tasks, Harvey is cheaper to start
Secretary	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
Recruiter	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
HR administrator	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Tax consultant	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Auditor	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Economist	Copilot in Outlook	built for this role
Project manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Social media manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role

Side by side

	Copilot in Outlook	Harvey
Vendor	Microsoft	Harvey AI
Category	Documents and writing	Documents and writing
Free plan	No	No
Cheapest paid plan	Included in Copilot Pro, $20/mo	price on request
Top plan	Included in Microsoft 365 Copilot, $30/mo	price on request
Tasks covered	5	3

Copilot in Outlook: Summaries of long email threads, reply drafts and meeting prep right in Outlook.

Harvey: Legal AI assistant for law firms and in-house teams, built for large document sets.

Only Copilot in Outlook covers

Only Harvey covers

Pitfalls to watch at work

Copilot in Outlook

A thread summary misses attachments and late edits in quoted text: check amounts and dates in the email itself
The reply draft picks up the tone of the previous email, including a sharp one: reread before sending
A personal Copilot Pro subscription on a work mailbox takes company email outside its tenant: work mail needs a business license

Harvey

Harvey's legal sources are strongest for the US and the UK, and its knowledge of other jurisdictions is limited: check provisions in the official sources
Check case and statute references against the primary source before they go into a client document
The contract with the vendor must state that client documents are never used to train the model

FAQ

Is Copilot in Outlook or Harvey better for work?

In our data Copilot in Outlook is the better choice for 17 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, Copilot in Outlook or Harvey?

Copilot in Outlook starts at $20/mo; Harvey publishes no fixed price.

Do Copilot in Outlook and Harvey have free plans?

Copilot in Outlook: No. Harvey: No.

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