Character.AI vs Microsoft Copilot comparison

By starting price alone, Character.AI is $5 cheaper. But price is not everything, so see below what differs.

Character.AI and Microsoft Copilot compared side by side in AI.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

What is different

Starting price

Character.AI$4.99+
Microsoft Copilot$9.99+

Korean support

Character.AIAverage
Microsoft CopilotGood

Main models

Character.AIPipSqueak 3 / ShortSqueak / DeepSqueak / LongSqueak (in-house chat models)
Microsoft CopilotOpenAI GPT-5 family (Smart/Think Deeper) / GPT-5.5/Claude selectable for business / MAI in-house models (image/voice)

Character.AI

A role-play style AI chatbot where you create characters and chat with them

What is good

  • Many user-made characters
  • Immersive conversation

What could be better

  • Not suited to information or work use
  • Stricter restrictions for minors

Character.AI official site

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft's AI assistant built into Windows, Edge and Office

What is good

  • Works directly with Windows, Word and Excel
  • Latest-level models available for free

What could be better

  • Office integration features need a Microsoft 365 subscription
  • Weak personality as a standalone chatbot

Microsoft Copilot official site

At a glance

ItemCharacter.AIVisit siteMicrosoft CopilotVisit site
Starting price$4.99+Official USD price$9.99+Official USD price
Free tierFree plan availableFree plan available
Korean supportAverageGood
Main models
  • PipSqueak 3
  • ShortSqueak
  • DeepSqueak
  • LongSqueak (in-house chat models)
  • OpenAI GPT-5 family (Smart/Think Deeper)
  • GPT-5.5/Claude selectable for business
  • MAI in-house models (image/voice)
TypeAI servicesAI services
CategoryChatbot/AssistantChatbot/Assistant, Writing/Productivity
CompanyCharacter Technologies, United StatesMicrosoft, United States
Plans
  • Free
  • c.ai lite $4.99
  • c.ai+ $9.99
  • Free
  • M365 Personal $9.99
  • Family $12.99
  • Premium $19.99
  • Pro $99.99
  • For business: Copilot Business $21 (annual), Enterprise $30 (annual)
Pros
  • Many user-made characters
  • Immersive conversation
  • Works directly with Windows, Word and Excel
  • Latest-level models available for free
Cons
  • Not suited to information or work use
  • Stricter restrictions for minors
  • Office integration features need a Microsoft 365 subscription
  • Weak personality as a standalone chatbot

Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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