GleanEnterprise
An enterprise AI platform that connects to company apps to power permission-aware search, an assistant, and agents over internal knowledge.
AI / LLM comparison
Glean vs Microsoft Copilot
Pricing, pros, cons, and ideal use cases — side by side.
Microsoft's AI assistant embedded across Windows, Office, Edge, and Microsoft 365 business apps.
At a glance
| Glean | Microsoft Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | EnterpriseEnterprise pricing, quoted per organization and typically seat-based. | PaidCopilot Pro $20/user/month. Microsoft 365 Copilot $30/user/month (requires M365 license). |
| Category | AI / LLM | AI / LLM |
| Ideal for | Large enterprises with knowledge spread across many toolsTeams deploying an internal AI assistantOrganizations that need permission-aware AI search | Any SMB on Microsoft 365Professional ServicesFinancial ServicesAccountants |
Pros & cons
Glean
Pros
- Permission-aware search across the whole app estate
- Mature connector library for enterprise SaaS
- Assistant and agent layer on a trusted knowledge graph
- Strong fit for large, complex organizations
Cons
- Enterprise pricing and a real procurement process
- Value depends on broad connector deployment
- Overkill for small teams or simple stacks
Microsoft Copilot
Pros
- Deep Microsoft 365 integration
- Excellent in Excel and Outlook
- Teams meeting summaries
- Enterprise-grade security
Cons
- Requires Microsoft 365 license
- Limited outside Microsoft ecosystem
- Output quality varies by app
Which should you choose?
Microsoft Copilot is the lighter-weight option (Paid), while Glean sits higher on the pricing ladder (Enterprise). Glean is built around large enterprises with knowledge spread across many tools; Microsoft Copilot leans more toward any smb on microsoft 365. Shortlist the one whose strengths line up with your biggest constraint.