Copilot in Word vs Gemini in Google Docs

Copilot in Word and Gemini in Google Docs sit in the same category and share 3 tasks. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

Copilot in Word wins for 19 of 20 roles in our data. Gemini in Google Docs starts at $14/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 3
Lawyer	Copilot in Word	covers 10 of this role's tasks against 4
HR manager	Gemini in Google Docs	part of the role's core toolkit; cheaper entry plan
Finance manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 of this role's tasks against 4
Manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 6
Marketer	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 6
Sales manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 6
Data analyst	Copilot in Word	covers 8 of this role's tasks against 4
Teacher	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 6
Executive assistant	Copilot in Word	covers 10 of this role's tasks against 6
Logistics manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 6
Procurement manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 of this role's tasks against 4
Secretary	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 6
Recruiter	Copilot in Word	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 4
HR administrator	Copilot in Word	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 4; part of the role's core toolkit
Tax consultant	Copilot in Word	covers 11 of this role's tasks against 3; part of the role's core toolkit
Auditor	Copilot in Word	covers 10 of this role's tasks against 3
Economist	Copilot in Word	covers 8 of this role's tasks against 4
Project manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 6
Social media manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 of this role's tasks against 6

Side by side

	Copilot in Word	Gemini in Google Docs
Vendor	Microsoft	Google
Category	Documents and writing	Documents and writing
Free plan	No	No
Cheapest paid plan	Included in Copilot Pro, $20/mo	Included in Workspace Business Standard, $14/mo
Top plan	Included in Microsoft 365 Copilot, $30/mo	Included in Google AI Pro, $19.99/mo
Tasks covered	16	6

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

Gemini in Google Docs: Drafts, rewrites and explanations of numbers right inside a Google Doc, pulling from files in Drive.

Tasks both handle

Only Copilot in Word covers

Only Gemini in Google Docs 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

Gemini in Google Docs

Ask the model to take numbers only from the block you give and to write [CAUSE, confirm] where it wants to fill gaps: otherwise the explanation gets invented causes for variances
The panel can pull any Drive file by link: make sure data from unrelated matters does not end up in the document
After inserting a draft, check every figure against the source: the model rounds and flips signs without warning

FAQ

Is Copilot in Word or Gemini in Google Docs better for work?

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

Which is cheaper, Copilot in Word or Gemini in Google Docs?

Gemini in Google Docs starts at $14/mo and Copilot in Word at $20/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do Copilot in Word and Gemini in Google Docs have free plans?

Copilot in Word: No. Gemini in Google Docs: No.

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