Microsoft Copilot vs Speechify
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Microsoft Copilot is the better app overall, scoring 8.2 to 7.9. Microsoft Copilot wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Speechify on 3.
Microsoft 365 subscribers who want AI help inside Word, Excel and Outlook
Students, people with dyslexia and busy readers who prefer listening
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Microsoft Copilot | Speechify |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI Assistants | AI Assistants |
| Category rank | #11 of 16 | #14 of 16 |
| Developer | Microsoft | Speechify Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Microsoft Copilot better than Speechify?
Microsoft Copilot is the better app overall, scoring 8.2 to 7.9. Microsoft Copilot wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Speechify on 3.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft Copilot or Speechify?
Microsoft Copilot: Free; Microsoft 365 Personal at $9.99/month adds Copilot in Office apps. Speechify: Free with 10 basic voices; Premium is $29 a month or $139 a year. On value for money, Microsoft Copilot scores higher.
Do Microsoft Copilot and Speechify work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, Web.
Which is more private, Microsoft Copilot or Speechify?
Speechify scores higher on privacy (6.4/10). The App Store label says your device ID may be used to track you, while other data isn't linked to you. Speechify says it never sells your data, and the Windows app can keep voice processing on your PC.
Strengths and weaknesses
Microsoft Copilot
- Free to use, even without signing in
- Works inside Word, Excel and Outlook with Microsoft 365
- Jump from a chat straight into your Office files
- Shows ads and uses IDs to track you
- Several consumer features were cut in 2026
- Built mostly for Microsoft 365 and work
Microsoft Copilot is now one app for both your personal and work accounts. You get free AI chat with voice and image making. With a Microsoft 365 plan, it works inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. But the August 2026 merger tilted it toward work. It also cut consumer features like Deep Research, Podcasts and group chats. And it shows ads. Best for people who already pay for Microsoft 365.
Full Microsoft Copilot review
Speechify
- Reads PDFs, web pages, docs and photos of text
- Natural premium voices in 60+ languages
- Works on phone, computer and browser
- Premium costs $29 a month if you pay monthly
- Free voices sound robotic and top out at 1.5x
- App label lists tracking through your device ID
Speechify reads almost anything aloud: PDFs, web pages, emails, ebooks and photos of printed pages. It suits people with dyslexia and anyone who'd rather listen than read, and it now doubles as a voice assistant with dictation, AI summaries and AI podcasts. Apps cover your phone, computer and browser. The free voices sound robotic and stop at 1.5x speed, and Premium costs $29 a month unless you pay yearly.
Full Speechify review
