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Head-to-Head Comparison
Microsoft Copilot vs Claude
An honest, side-by-side breakdown of pricing, features, and security — so you can pick the right tool.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Microsoft Copilot | Claude |
|---|---|---|
| CompareMyAI score | 7.8 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Free tier | ||
| API access | ||
| Open source | ||
| Enterprise ready | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| SOC 2 certified | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| MFA supported | ||
| Trains on your data |
Pricing
FreeFree
Microsoft 365 Personal£6/mo
Microsoft 365 Copilot£24/mo
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FreeFree
Pro£17/mo
Team£25/mo
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Prices in GBP. Verified monthly. Always check the provider's site for the latest.
Pros & cons
Microsoft Copilot
Pros
- +Built into Microsoft 365
- +Strong enterprise security and compliance
- +SOC2 and GDPR certified
- +No separate subscription if you have M365
Cons
- −Limited standalone value outside Microsoft ecosystem
- −Less capable than ChatGPT or Claude for general tasks
- −Requires M365 licence
Claude
Pros
- +Excellent at long-form writing and nuanced reasoning
- +Strong privacy stance with no data training on free tier
- +200K context window handles large documents
- +GDPR compliant and SOC2 certified
Cons
- −No image generation
- −Smaller plugin ecosystem than ChatGPT
- −Free tier has usage limits
Our take— Claude wins
Based on our comparison of published pricing, features, and compliance data, Claude scores 8.9/10 to Microsoft Copilot's 7.8/10. Claude pulls ahead with API access. Microsoft Copilot counters with ISO 27001 certification. Pick Claude if you need API access; pick Microsoft Copilot if ISO 27001 certification matters.