Copilot in Word vs Lavender

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

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Lawyer	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
HR manager	Copilot in Word	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1
Finance manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Marketer	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Sales manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Data analyst	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Teacher	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Executive assistant	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Logistics manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Procurement manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Secretary	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Recruiter	Lavender	part of the role's core toolkit; works for free; has a free plan
HR administrator	Copilot in Word	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; part of the role's core toolkit
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
Economist	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
Project manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Social media manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2

Side by side

	Copilot in Word	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	16	3

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

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

Only Copilot in Word covers

Only Lavender 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

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 Word or Lavender 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 Lavender?

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

Do Copilot in Word and Lavender have free plans?

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

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