Glean vs Microsoft Copilot Studio
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the search space. Here's how they actually stack up.
Glean
Enterprise AI assistant that searches and acts across all your work tools
Enterprise
Read full review →Microsoft Copilot Studio
Low-code platform for building custom Copilot agents inside Microsoft 365
From $200/mo
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| Glean | Microsoft Copilot Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Enterprise AI assistant that searches and acts across all your work tools | Low-code platform for building custom Copilot agents inside Microsoft 365 |
| Pricing | Enterprise | From $200/mo |
| Categories | search, enterprise, knowledge-management | autonomous, enterprise, low-code |
| Made by | Glean | Microsoft |
| Launched | 2019 | 2023-11 |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, Microsoft 365, Azure |
| Status | active | active |
Glean highlights
- + Universal search across 100+ connectors: Slack, Google Workspace, Confluence, Salesforce, GitHub, Jira, ServiceNow, and more
- + Permissions-aware retrieval that respects your existing ACLs so people only see what they're allowed to see
- + Glean Assistant for natural-language Q&A grounded in your actual internal knowledge
- + Glean Agents for building automated multi-step workflows on top of your company data
- + Glean Apps platform: build internal AI applications without standing up your own RAG infrastructure
Microsoft Copilot Studio highlights
- + Low-code agent designer with natural-language topic authoring and a visual conversation canvas
- + Native deployment to Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Dynamics 365
- + 1,400+ pre-built connectors via Power Platform plus Model Context Protocol (MCP) server support
- + Topics, plugins, and multi-agent orchestration for complex workflow automation
- + Dataverse integration for structured enterprise data and business process automation
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Glean or Microsoft Copilot Studio?
Neither is universally better. Glean (Enterprise) leans into search, while Microsoft Copilot Studio (From $200/mo) is closer to autonomous. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Glean and Microsoft Copilot Studio?
Glean is enterprise. Microsoft Copilot Studio is from $200/mo. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Glean and Microsoft Copilot Studio together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.