# Microsoft Copilot vs Gemini Notebook

> Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, writing and research across web, apps and Microsoft 365
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

- Microsoft Copilot profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/microsoft-copilot
- Gemini Notebook profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/notebooklm
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/microsoft-copilot-vs-notebooklm
- Last reviewed: November 2026

## Verdict

Microsoft Copilot and Gemini Notebook are both AI Assistants tools. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.4 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Microsoft Copilot is available on Windows and macOS.

### 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.

### Choose Gemini Notebook if

- You want a tool built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.
- Answers cite the uploaded sources, so claims can be checked against the original text.
- Free Standard tier with 100 notebooks and 50 sources per notebook.

## Pricing

| | Microsoft Copilot | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Microsoft Copilot | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat | Yes | Not listed |
| Image creation | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice | Yes | Not listed |
| Microsoft 365 integration | Yes | Not listed |
| Cowork | Yes | Not listed |
| Researcher | Yes | Not listed |
| Code | Yes | Limited |
| Notebook and Guided Learning | Yes | Not listed |
| Work IQ | Yes | Not listed |
| Auto model picker | Yes | Not listed |
| Source-grounded chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Audio Overviews | Not listed | Yes |
| Video Overviews | Not listed | Yes |
| Study tools | Not listed | Yes |
| Reports, slide decks and infographics | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiple source types | Not listed | Yes |
| Cloud computer | Not listed | Yes |
| Gemini app sync | Not listed | Yes |
| Sharing and public notebooks | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Microsoft Copilot | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Microsoft Copilot strengths

- 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

## Microsoft Copilot limitations

- 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

## Gemini Notebook strengths

- Answers cite the uploaded sources, so claims can be checked against the original text
- Free Standard tier with 100 notebooks and 50 sources per notebook
- Wide range of outputs, including Audio Overviews, Video Overviews, mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and slide decks
- Accepts PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, audio files, Google Docs and Google Slides
- Available on web, iOS and Android, and synced with the Gemini app

## Gemini Notebook limitations

- Works from the sources you add and is not built for live web news search
- Higher limits require a Google AI subscription; Ultra starts at $99.99 per month
- The cloud computer for code execution started with Ultra and Workspace AI Ultra Access customers, with Pro rollout still described as upcoming
- No public API for the consumer product, and the renamed brand can make older guides and app listings confusing

## FAQ

**Is Microsoft Copilot better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. Microsoft Copilot is built for drafting and summarizing inside Word. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

**What are the key feature differences between Microsoft Copilot and Gemini Notebook?**

Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, writing and research across web, apps and Microsoft 365. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources.

**Does Microsoft Copilot or Gemini Notebook have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Microsoft Copilot or Gemini Notebook?**

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