Copilot in Word vs Copy.ai

Copilot in Word and Copy.ai 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 Word wins for 20 of 20 roles in our data. Copilot in Word starts at $20/mo and Copy.ai at $36/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; cheaper entry plan
Lawyer	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
HR manager	Copilot in Word	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; cheaper entry plan
Finance manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; cheaper entry plan
Manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; cheaper entry plan
Marketer	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; cheaper entry plan
Sales manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; cheaper entry plan
Data analyst	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; cheaper entry plan
Teacher	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; cheaper entry plan
Executive assistant	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 3; cheaper entry plan
Logistics manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; cheaper entry plan
Procurement manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; cheaper entry plan
Secretary	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; cheaper entry plan
Recruiter	Copilot in Word	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; cheaper entry plan
HR administrator	Copilot in Word	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
Tax consultant	Copilot in Word	covers 11 tasks relevant to this role against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
Auditor	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; cheaper entry plan
Economist	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; cheaper entry plan
Project manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; cheaper entry plan
Social media manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 3; cheaper entry plan

Side by side

	Copilot in Word	Copy.ai
Vendor	Microsoft	Copy.ai
Category	Documents and writing	Documents and writing
Free plan	No	Yes: One user, 2,000 chat words a month, limited workflows
Cheapest paid plan	Included in Copilot Pro, $20/mo	Starter, $36/mo
Top plan	Included in Microsoft 365 Copilot, $30/mo	Advanced, $186/mo
Tasks covered	16	3

Copilot in Word: Drafts, rewrites and summaries of documents in Word, drawing on other company files.

Copy.ai: Sales and marketing copy plus workflows that prepare emails and descriptions in bulk.

Only Copilot in Word covers

Only Copy.ai covers

Pitfalls to watch at work

Copilot in Word

Compare two versions of a contract with Word's built-in Compare and ask Copilot to explain the changes found: on its own it misses some edits
Rewriting in a different tone also changes the content: after Rewrite, check amounts, dates and party names against the original
In the business version Copilot may pull a passage from someone else's document you have access to: check the sources in the answer

Copy.ai

Bulk personalized emails with people's CRM data pass through a third-party service: check the legal basis for processing and your agreement with the service
Workflows are billed in credits and a large list can use up the monthly allowance in one run
Generated product descriptions contain invented specifications, so check every line against the product card

FAQ

Is Copilot in Word or Copy.ai better for work?

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

Which is cheaper, Copilot in Word or Copy.ai?

Copilot in Word starts at $20/mo and Copy.ai at $36/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do Copilot in Word and Copy.ai have free plans?

Copilot in Word: No. Copy.ai: Yes. One user, 2,000 chat words a month, limited workflows.

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