Best Microsoft Copilot Alternatives for Search
17 AI tools that can replace Microsoft Copilot for searching the web, ranked by how closely they match. The percentage is a match score, not a popularity score.
Replacing: Microsoft Copilot — AI across MicrosoftInput: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
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Search that gives answers instead of links
Answer engine that replies directly instead of handing you a list of links; free tier
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, code
Free planFrom $20/mo
82%Strong alternative
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 6 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ChatbotsHomework HelpPDF WorkResearchSearchSummarizing
Also tagged for
InvestingData AnalyticsResearch PapersNewsShopping
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
2
Your AI assistant for everything
Standalone everyday assistant for writing, grammar and images; free tier, from $8
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
Free planFrom $8/mo
80%Strong alternative · same core category as Microsoft Copilot
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 12 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ChatbotsCodingHomework HelpImage GenerationPDF WorkResearchRewritingSearchSummarizingTranslationVoice AssistantsWriting
Also tagged for
Essay WritingGrammar CheckingImage to ImageVideo GenerationAI AgentsPresentationsSpreadsheetsMathData Analytics
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
3
72%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 3 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ChatbotsResearchSearch
Also tagged for
API IntegrationWeb Scraping
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
4
Brave Search is a private web search engine that answers queries from its own independent index rather than relying on a Big Tech provider.
Input: text · Output: text
72%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
Search
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
5
64%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
Search
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
6
64%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 2 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ResearchSearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
7
AI search for developers who hate searching
Input: text, code · Output: text, code
Free planFrom $15/mo
62%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 2 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
CodingSearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
8
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 3 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
Homework HelpResearchSearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
9
Google AI Mode is a conversational way to search inside Google Search.
Input: text, images, audio, video · Output: text, apps
Mobile app
59%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- Built for Search (its core category)70/70
- Shares Microsoft Copilot's other goals2/10
- Feature description similarity4/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 2 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ResearchSearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
10
Kagi is a paid search engine with no ads and no tracking, funded entirely by subscribers rather than advertisers.
Input: text, web pages · Output: text
Free planFrom $5/moTeams
59%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- Built for Search (its core category)70/70
- Shares Microsoft Copilot's other goals3/10
- Feature description similarity5/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 4 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ChatbotsSearchSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
News
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
11
Google's most capable AI model
Google's assistant family with image and video generation; free tier and trial, from $4.99
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, video, code
Free planFrom $4.99/mo
55%Limited overlap · same core category as Microsoft Copilot
00
How the score adds up
- Offers Search as a secondary capability42/70
- Shares Microsoft Copilot's other goals9/10
- Feature description similarity4/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 11 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ChatbotsCodingHomework HelpImage GenerationPDF WorkResearchSearchSummarizingTranslationVoice AssistantsWriting
Also tagged for
Image to ImageVideo GenerationVideo SummariesLanguage ModelsAI AgentsPresentationsSpreadsheetsMathData Analytics
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
12
AI in browser sidebar always ready
Input: text, images, documents, code, web pages · Output: text, images, video, code
Free planFrom $8.3/mo
54%Limited overlap · same core category as Microsoft Copilot
00
How the score adds up
- Offers Search as a secondary capability42/70
- Shares Microsoft Copilot's other goals8/10
- Feature description similarity4/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 10 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ChatbotsCodingImage GenerationPDF WorkResearchRewritingSearchSummarizingTranslationWriting
Also tagged for
Grammar CheckingVideo GenerationVideo SummariesMind MappingEmail WritingData AnalyticsHumanizing Text
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
13
Genspark presents itself as an all-in-one AI workspace where slides, docs, images, video, code and design are produced in a single place.
Input: text, documents, data · Output: images, documents, data, slides
50%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- Offers Search as a secondary capability42/70
- Shares Microsoft Copilot's other goals5/10
- Feature description similarity4/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 6 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ChatbotsCodingImage GenerationResearchSearchWriting
Also tagged for
Video GenerationWebsite BuildingAI AgentsChartsDocument CreationPresentationsSpreadsheetsData Analytics
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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46%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- Offers Search as a secondary capability42/70
- Shares Microsoft Copilot's other goals2/10
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 2 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ResearchSearch
Also tagged for
API IntegrationWeb Scraping
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
15
Perplexity Comet is a browser from Perplexity with an AI assistant built in.
Input: text, images, web pages · Output: text
Free planMobile app
47%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- Offers Search as a secondary capability42/70
- Shares Microsoft Copilot's other goals1/10
- Feature description similarity4/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
Search
Also tagged for
Web BrowsingAI Agents
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
16
Tencent Yuanbao is an all-purpose AI assistant from Tencent.
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, images, code
49%Limited overlap · same core category as Microsoft Copilot
00
How the score adds up
- Offers Search as a secondary capability42/70
- Shares Microsoft Copilot's other goals4/10
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 4 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ChatbotsImage GenerationSearchWriting
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
17
David One is an AI assistant, currently in beta as David 1.0, that combines web search, memory and file tools in one chat interface.
Input: text, images, audio, video, documents · Output: text
Free planTeams
46%Limited overlap · same core category as Microsoft Copilot
00
How the score adds up
- Offers Search as a secondary capability42/70
- Shares Microsoft Copilot's other goals2/10
- Feature description similarity2/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 2 of the 12 we tag Microsoft Copilot for
ChatbotsSearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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At a glance: top Microsoft Copilot alternatives for Search
| Tool | Match | Input | Output | Pricing | Free plan | Rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity AI | 82% | text, images, documents, code | text, code | From $20/mo | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
| ChatGPT | 80% | text, images, audio, documents, code | text, images, audio, code | From $8/mo | Yes | ★ 4.3 | AI Chatbot |
| You.com | 72% | text, web pages | text, data | From $1/mo | Yes | — | AI API |
| Brave Search | 72% | text | text | — | No | — | AI Search Engine |
| Komo | 64% | text | text | Free | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
| Andi | 64% | text | text | Free | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
Frequently asked
What is the best Microsoft Copilot alternative for searching the web?
Perplexity AI (82% match) is the closest alternative to Microsoft Copilot for searching the web: Search that gives answers instead of links. ChatGPT (80% match) and You.com (72% match) come next.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Copilot for searching the web?
Yes. 13 of the 17 ranked alternatives have a free plan or free tier, including Perplexity AI, ChatGPT, You.com.
How is the match percentage calculated?
It measures how much of Microsoft Copilot's job a tool can take over for searching the web: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings never change the percentage; they only break ties in the order. Lists are recomputed nightly and reviewed by editors for the most-visited tools.
How this list is ranked
The match score measures how much of Microsoft Copilot's job each tool can take over when the goal is searching the web: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers, and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings do not change the score; they only break ties in the order.
Lists are recomputed nightly from the live catalog and reviewed by our editors for the most-visited tools. Sponsored placements are marked and sit outside the ranking.