Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini) vs Microsoft Copilot
How the two compare on price, platforms, what they can act on and how they ask before acting. Facts come from each agent's sources page.
| Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini) | Microsoft Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Microsoft | |
| Cheapest paid plan | $19.99/month (Google AI Pro, US price) | $19.99/month (Microsoft 365 Premium, US) |
| Free tier | No (requires Google AI Pro or Ultra; skills work without a subscription) | Yes: free Copilot chat within usage limits; agents and multi step tasks need a Microsoft 365 subscription |
| Platforms | WebAndroidiOSmacOS | WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid |
| Can act on | EmailCalendarFilesBrowserShoppingDocs and spreadsheets | BrowserEmailFilesCloud storageWindows settings and apps (announced for Copilot+ PCs) |
| Approval model | Gemini is designed to ask for review and confirmation before sending communications, modifying data, making purchases, submitting web forms and signing in with Google, and it asks for confirmation before every task that involves web browsing. Google notes it can perform bulk actions on private Google Tasks without confirmation, and a schedule that runs while the user is offline may not be stoppable. | Microsoft says Copilot asks for approval or hands control back before sensitive actions, and users can stop, pause, take control of or delete a task. On Windows, local context and actions are described as working with the user's permission. |
| Launched | May 19, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Last update | Oct 13, 2026: Tasks start from a Chat and Task toggle in the main chat | Oct 7, 2026: Copilot gets Windows hybrid intelligence |
See sources on the Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini) and Microsoft Copilot pages.
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