Copilot in Outlook vs Lavender

Copilot in Outlook and Lavender 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 19 of 20 roles in our data. Copilot in Outlook starts at $20/mo; Lavender publishes no fixed price.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role
Lawyer	Copilot in Outlook	covers 3 of this role's tasks against 1; built for this role
HR manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1
Finance manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; built for this role
Manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Marketer	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Sales manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Data analyst	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; built for this role
Teacher	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Executive assistant	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Logistics manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Procurement manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; built for this role
Secretary	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2; part of the role's core toolkit
Recruiter	Lavender	part of the role's core toolkit; works for free; has a free plan
HR administrator	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1
Tax consultant	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role
Auditor	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role
Economist	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; built for this role
Project manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Social media manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2

Side by side

	Copilot in Outlook	Lavender
Vendor	Microsoft	Lavender
Category	Documents and writing	Documents and writing
Free plan	No	Yes: A limited number of email scores a month
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.

Lavender: Scores a sales email before you send it and shows how to make it shorter and more personal.

Only Copilot in Outlook covers

Only Lavender 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

Lavender

The score is tuned to English-language emails for the US market and is unreliable for other languages
The extension reads the mailbox it runs in: turn it off in a mailbox with confidential correspondence
A high score does not guarantee a reply: track your reply rate yourself

FAQ

Is Copilot in Outlook or Lavender better for work?

In our data Copilot in Outlook is the better choice for 19 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, Copilot in Outlook or Lavender?

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

Do Copilot in Outlook and Lavender have free plans?

Copilot in Outlook: No. Lavender: Yes. A limited number of email scores a month.

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