Google Gemini vs Microsoft Copilot
AI Chatbots pricing comparison · 2026
Google Gemini has a free plan, then $4.99–$199.99/mo, while Microsoft Copilot has a free plan, then from $1.99/mo. These products use different pricing models (Per-seat subscription vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
Google Gemini
As of October 10, 2026, Google Gemini costs $0 on the Free plan, $4.
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Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Usage-based
$0.3 per 1M tokens
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Microsoft 365 Personal
$3.0K/yr
year 1 license · $10/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
No Vendr data
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
Median annual
$417/yr
Vendr · n=61
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Sources & confidence
Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.
Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources
29 sourced facts
25 hidden-cost · 2 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified
3w ago
Confidence
High confidence
Sources
9 sourced facts
5 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified
2mo ago
Confidence
Medium confidence
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Contract terms
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Google
Microsoft
Auto-renewal
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Cancellation
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Commitment
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Annual for Microsoft 365 Copilot Business (annual) plan; monthly option available at premium
Price escalation
Each new model generation launches at a higher price point than its predecessor, with older cheaper models deprecated over time. Users report Gemini 2.0 Flash was 50% more expensive than 1.5 Flash; Gemini 3.5 Flash is reportedly 15x more expensive for input tokens than 2.0 Flash. Introductory pricing on new models may increase after launch periods.
Users report 10% annual price increases on Microsoft software/Azure, with tier restructuring that can result in effective 30% cost increases
Can downgrade
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What users say
Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.
User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats).
Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges.
Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
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Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot both operate in the ai chatbots category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Google Gemini | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free /month | Free /month |
| Google AI Plus | $4.99 /month | $1.99 /month |
| Google AI Pro | $19.99 /month | $9.99 /month |
| Google AI Ultra (5x) | $99.99 /month | $12.99 /month |
| Google AI Ultra (20x) | $199.99 /month | $19.99 /month |
| Gemini API (Developer) | Custom | $20 /month |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot Business (annual) | — | $18 /user/month |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot Business (monthly) | — | $25.20 /user/month |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Google Gemini
5 scenarios$19.99/month ($239.88/year)
Individual Google Workspace User
Includes priority access to advanced AI models and enhanced integration with Gmail, Docs, Drive, Sheets, and Slides.
$0/month
Individual User — Free Tier
$19.99/month
Individual Professional — Google AI Pro
Microsoft Copilot
4 scenarios$359.88/year ($29.99/month)
Individual Consumer - Microsoft 365 Personal with Copilot Pro
$2,160/year ($18/user/month × 10 users)
Small Business - 10 Users on Microsoft 365 Copilot Business (Annual)
$3,024/year ($25.20/user/month × 10 users)
Small Business - 10 Users on Microsoft 365 Copilot Business (Monthly)
Contract Terms
| Term | Google Gemini | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | — | — |
| Cancellation | — | — |
| Minimum commitment | — | Annual for Microsoft 365 Copilot Business (annual) plan; monthly option available at premium |
| Price escalation | Each new model generation launches at a higher price point than its predecessor, with older cheaper models deprecated over time. Users report Gemini 2.0 Flash was 50% more expensive than 1.5 Flash; Gemini 3.5 Flash is reportedly 15x more expensive for input tokens than 2.0 Flash. Introductory pricing on new models may increase after launch periods. | Users report 10% annual price increases on Microsoft software/Azure, with tier restructuring that can result in effective 30% cost increases |