Copilot in Word vs Gemini in Gmail

Copilot in Word and Gemini in Gmail sit in the same category and share 2 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 Gmail 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 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Lawyer	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 2; part of the role's core toolkit
HR manager	Copilot in Word	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Finance manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 3
Manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 4
Marketer	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 4
Sales manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 4
Data analyst	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 3
Teacher	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 4
Executive assistant	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 4
Logistics manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 4
Procurement manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 3
Secretary	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 4
Recruiter	Gemini in Gmail	cheaper entry plan
HR administrator	Copilot in Word	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 2; part of the role's core toolkit
Tax consultant	Copilot in Word	covers 11 tasks relevant to this role against 2; part of the role's core toolkit
Auditor	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Economist	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 3
Project manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 4
Social media manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 4

Side by side

	Copilot in Word	Gemini in Gmail
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	5

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

Gemini in Gmail: Email drafts, summaries of long threads and plain-language inbox search right in Gmail.

Tasks both handle

Only Copilot in Word covers

Only Gemini in Gmail 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 Gmail

The draft is built from the whole thread: before sending, check that it does not retell internal discussions the recipient should not see
The model readily promises deadlines and amounts on your behalf: check figures and dates in the draft against the contract
In a personal account, email containing client personal data passes through Google without a corporate data processing agreement

FAQ

Is Copilot in Word or Gemini in Gmail 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 Gmail?

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

Do Copilot in Word and Gemini in Gmail have free plans?

Copilot in Word: No. Gemini in Gmail: No.

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