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Claude vs Microsoft Copilot
| Claude | Microsoft Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Anthropic's assistant for writing, long documents and code. | Microsoft's free AI assistant for Windows, Edge and the web. |
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starts at | $20/month | — |
| Apps | iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows | Windows, iPhone, Android |
Claude
Strong pick for long documents and coding; Pro adds Claude Code.
- Free plan on web, desktop and mobile
- Pro includes Claude Code
- Yearly billing lowers Pro to $17/month
- Heavy use needs the $100 Max plan
Microsoft Copilot
The easy free choice on a Windows PC.
- Free to use
- Built into Windows
- Office app features need a Microsoft 365 plan