Copilot in Word vs Gamma

Copilot in Word and Gamma sit in the same category and share 1 task. 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. Gamma starts at $8/mo and Copilot in Word at $20/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Copilot in Word	covers 10 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role
Lawyer	Copilot in Word	covers 10 of this role's tasks against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
HR manager	Copilot in Word	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Finance manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 of this role's tasks against 3
Manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 4
Marketer	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 4
Sales manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 4
Data analyst	Copilot in Word	covers 8 of this role's tasks against 3
Teacher	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 4
Executive assistant	Copilot in Word	covers 10 of this role's tasks against 4
Logistics manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 4
Procurement manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 of this role's tasks against 3
Secretary	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 4
Recruiter	Copilot in Word	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
HR administrator	Copilot in Word	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2; part of the role's core toolkit
Tax consultant	Copilot in Word	covers 11 of this role's tasks against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
Auditor	Copilot in Word	covers 10 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role
Economist	Copilot in Word	covers 8 of this role's tasks against 3
Project manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 4
Social media manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 4

Side by side

	Copilot in Word	Gamma
Vendor	Microsoft	Gamma
Category	Documents and writing	Documents and writing
Free plan	No	Yes: A one-time starter pack of generation credits, a Gamma watermark, limited export
Cheapest paid plan	Included in Copilot Pro, $20/mo	Plus, $8/mo
Top plan	Included in Microsoft 365 Copilot, $30/mo	Pro, $15/mo
Tasks covered	16	4

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

Gamma: A presentation or one-pager from text or a file in a minute, with export to PowerPoint.

Tasks both handle

Write a sales proposal

Only Copilot in Word covers

Only Gamma 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

Gamma

The model adds plausible facts and numbers to your points: after generation, reread every slide and remove everything you did not provide
Company financials and plans in Gamma sit on the service's servers: keep the deck private by default and check link access settings
Export to PowerPoint loses some animations and layouts: check the file before presenting

FAQ

Is Copilot in Word or Gamma 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 Gamma?

Gamma starts at $8/mo and Copilot in Word at $20/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do Copilot in Word and Gamma have free plans?

Copilot in Word: No. Gamma: Yes. A one-time starter pack of generation credits, a Gamma watermark, limited export.

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