Gamma vs Microsoft Copilot

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Microsoft Copilot logo

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, writing and research across web, apps and Microsoft 365

Freemium

Verdict

Gamma is listed under Productivity and Microsoft Copilot under AI Assistants. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Gamma offers an API. Only Microsoft Copilot is available on Windows, macOS and iOS.

Best overall

Gamma

  • Startup founders
  • Marketers
  • Sales teams
  • Educators and trainers

Choose Gamma if

  • You want a tool built for pitch decks.
  • Generates a full deck, document or webpage from a single prompt.
  • Card layout adapts to desktop and mobile screens without manual slide alignment.

Choose Microsoft Copilot if

  • You want a tool built for drafting and summarizing inside Word.
  • Free tier with chat, image creation and voice on web, desktop and mobile.
  • Built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams for Microsoft 365 subscribers.
Best for beginners
Gamma
Best for business
Gamma

Features

18 features compared.

  • Prompt-to-deck generation
    Gamma
    Available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not available
  • Card-based layout
    Gamma
    Available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not available
  • AI editing and restyling
    Gamma
    Available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not available
  • AI images
    Gamma
    Available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not available
  • Export and sharing
    Gamma
    Available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not available
  • Website publishing
    Gamma
    Available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not available
  • Analytics and access control
    Gamma
    Available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not available
  • API and connectors
    Gamma
    Available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not available
  • Chat
    Gamma
    Not available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Available
  • Image creation
    Gamma
    Not available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Available
  • Voice
    Gamma
    Not available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Available
  • Microsoft 365 integration
    Gamma
    Not available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Available
  • Cowork
    Gamma
    Not available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Available
  • Researcher
    Gamma
    Not available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Available
  • Code
    Gamma
    Not available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Available
  • Notebook and Guided Learning
    Gamma
    Not available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Available
  • Work IQ
    Gamma
    Not available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Available
  • Auto model picker
    Gamma
    Not available
    Microsoft Copilot
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Gamma
    Freemium
    Microsoft Copilot
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Gamma
    Yes
    Microsoft Copilot
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Gamma
    $0
    Microsoft Copilot
    $0
  • Plans
    Gamma
    6 plans
    Microsoft Copilot
    4 plans

Gamma plans

  • Free

    $0

    400 one-time AI credits that do not refresh

    • 400 AI credits
    • 10 cards per prompt
    • Basic image models
    • Made with Gamma badge
  • Plus

    $12/month

    Removes the Gamma badge and adds 1,000 monthly credits

    • 1,000 credits per month
    • 100 cards per prompt
    • Advanced image models
    • No Gamma badge
  • Pro

    Most popular

    $25/month

    4,000 monthly credits plus API access and custom domains

    • 4,000 credits per month
    • API access
    • Premium image models
    • 10 custom domains
    • Detailed analytics
    • Password protection
  • Ultra

    $100/month

    20,000 monthly credits and access to the most advanced models

    • 20,000 credits per month
    • API access
    • Ultra image models
    • 100 custom domains
    • Custom fonts
  • Business

    $40/user/mo

    Billed annually ($480 per seat per year)

    • SSO
    • SOC 2 documentation
    • 10,000 credits per seat
    • Shared workspace credits
  • Enterprise

    Custom/annual

    Annual agreement for larger organizations; contact sales

    • Custom credits
    • Advanced admin controls
    • SCIM
    • Invoiced billing
    • Dedicated onboarding

Microsoft Copilot plans

  • Copilot Free

    $0

    Free with a signed-in Microsoft account; some features have usage limits

    • Chat
    • Image creation
    • Voice
    • Web research
    • Copilot apps on web
    • desktop and mobile
  • Microsoft 365 Personal

    $9.99/month

    One person; includes desktop Office apps and Copilot with higher usage than free

    • Copilot in Word
    • Excel
    • PowerPoint and Outlook
    • Higher usage than free
    • 1 TB storage
  • Microsoft 365 Premium

    Most popular

    $19.99/month

    Up to 6 people on the plan, with AI features for the owner; replaced Copilot Pro

    • Everything in Family
    • Extensive advanced chat and image creation
    • Premium-only features
    • Limited agentic AI use
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Business

    $25.20/user/month

    Add-on for small and medium businesses; needs an eligible Microsoft 365 plan

    • Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps
    • Chat grounded in work data
    • Enterprise Data Protection
    • Admin controls
    • Adoption analytics

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Gamma
8.4overall
Microsoft Copilot
8.4overall

Gamma leads in 1 category and Microsoft Copilot in 0.

  • Presentation Generation Speed

    Gamma
    8.8
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not rated
  • Layout & Aesthetic Polish

    Gamma
    8.5
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not rated
  • Export Versatility (PPTX/PDF)

    Gamma
    7.8
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not rated
  • Mobile Responsiveness

    Gamma
    8.0
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not rated
  • Ease of Use

    Gamma leads by 0.8
    Gamma
    9.0
    Microsoft Copilot
    8.2
  • Microsoft 365 Integration

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Microsoft Copilot
    9.3
  • Enterprise Security

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Microsoft Copilot
    8.8
  • Reasoning & Logic

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Microsoft Copilot
    8.0
  • Value for Money

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Microsoft Copilot
    7.8

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Gamma

Pros

  • Generates a full deck, document or webpage from a single prompt
  • Card layout adapts to desktop and mobile screens without manual slide alignment
  • Exports to PowerPoint and PDF and shares by web link
  • Free plan available, and Plus at $10 per month removes the Gamma badge
  • API and ChatGPT, Claude and Slack connectors for automation

Cons

  • Free credits are one-time (400) and the free plan is limited to 10 cards per prompt
  • Free exports carry a "Made with Gamma" badge
  • API access requires Pro ($20 per month) or higher
  • Ultra costs $100 per month and is monthly only, with no annual option
  • Users on review sites report problems with billing, credit use and slow support

Microsoft Copilot

Pros

  • Free tier with chat, image creation and voice on web, desktop and mobile
  • Built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams for Microsoft 365 subscribers
  • Copilot Chat is included with eligible business Microsoft 365 plans at no extra cost
  • Enterprise Data Protection and admin controls in business plans
  • Apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android

Cons

  • Consumer premium features require a Microsoft 365 subscription; the standalone Copilot Pro plan is no longer sold
  • Copilot Business is an add-on at $21 to $25.20 per user per month on top of a Microsoft 365 plan
  • Usage limits apply to free and lower tiers, and Microsoft does not publish exact numbers on the pricing page
  • Family plan AI features are for the subscription owner only

Platforms

  • Web
    Gamma
    Supported
    Microsoft Copilot
    Supported
  • Windows
    Gamma
    Not supported
    Microsoft Copilot
    Supported
  • macOS
    Gamma
    Not supported
    Microsoft Copilot
    Supported
  • iOS
    Gamma
    Not supported
    Microsoft Copilot
    Supported
  • Android
    Gamma
    Not supported
    Microsoft Copilot
    Supported
  • API
    Gamma
    Supported
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Gamma
    Not supported
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not supported

Integrations

Gamma

6 integrations
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Slack
  • MCP server
  • PowerPoint export
  • PDF export

Microsoft Copilot

9 integrations
  • Microsoft 365
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Teams
  • OneNote
  • OneDrive
  • Microsoft Edge

Company

  • Company
    Gamma
    Gamma
    Microsoft Copilot
    Microsoft
  • Founded
    Gamma
    2020
    Microsoft Copilot
    1975
  • Headquarters
    Gamma
    San Francisco, CA
    Microsoft Copilot
    Redmond, WA
  • Monthly users
    Gamma
    70M+ users
    Microsoft Copilot
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Gamma
    Claimed
    Microsoft Copilot
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Gamma better than Microsoft Copilot?

It depends on your workflow. Gamma is built for pitch decks. Microsoft Copilot is built for drafting and summarizing inside Word.

What are the key feature differences between Gamma and Microsoft Copilot?

Gamma: Generate presentations, documents and websites from a prompt with an AI design partner. Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, writing and research across web, apps and Microsoft 365.

Does Gamma or Microsoft Copilot have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Gamma is freemium and Microsoft Copilot is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Gamma or Microsoft Copilot?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.