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Grok vs Microsoft Copilot
The differences that matter, in plain English. Same specs are hidden.
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The short answer
- Pick Grok for coding and making images.
- Microsoft Copilot costs $10 less a month.
| Spec | Grok | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plan, per month | $30 a month | $20 a month |
| Writing | 7 | 7 |
| Coding | 7 | 6 |
| Research | 7 | 7 |
| Images | 8 | 7 |
| Value | 6 | 7 |
| Made by | xAI | Microsoft |
| Free plan | Yes, with web and X search and voice mode | Yes, free with a Microsoft account (usage limits apply) |
| Paid plan | SuperGrok, $30 a month | Microsoft 365 Premium, $19.99 a month |
| Main model | Grok 4.6 | — |
| Images | Makes images and short videos (paid plan) | AI image creation (higher usage on paid plans) |
| Voice | Voice conversations | AI audio, English only |
| Web search | Live web and X search | — |
| Files | File and PDF analysis | Works in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook |
| Apps | Web, iPhone and Android | Web and Microsoft 365 apps |
| Model you can download | — | — |
| Checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Plans and prices change often: each row shows the month we checked. Scores are out of 10 and are our editorial view.