Microsoft Copilotvs
NotebookLMMicrosoft Copilot vs NotebookLM for nonprofits
Choose Microsoft Copilot if…
Nonprofits already on Microsoft 365 who want AI that works with their SharePoint, Outlook and Teams files
Not ideal for: Teams on Google Workspace
Choose NotebookLM if…
Reading and summarising long reports, policies and funder guidelines
Not ideal for: Writing new documents from scratch (a chat assistant is better)
| Microsoft Copilot | NotebookLM | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●● | ●●●●● |
| Price | Free plan · (Copilot Chat); add-on US$25.50/user/month | Free plan available |
| Nonprofit offer | Copilot Chat included with Microsoft 365, and the Copilot add-on at a nonprofit price of US$25.50/user/month (paid yearly); Microsoft 365 Business Basic is reported to be free for nonprofits up to 300 users. | Included at no cost in Google Workspace for Nonprofits. |
| Type | Suite | Free tool |
| Suits | Small, Medium, Large | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium, Large |
| Available in | 🌍 Anywhere | 🌍 Anywhere |
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Our ratings: Microsoft Copilot: Copilot Chat comes with Microsoft 365, the default choice for Microsoft-based teams. NotebookLM: Excellent for asking questions of your own documents, and free in Workspace for Nonprofits.
General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer
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