Comparison
Gatherly vs Microsoft Copilot
Copilot puts strong AI inside the Office apps you already use — summaries, drafts, and serious in-document work. Gatherly is an [AI Chief of Staff](/glossary/ai-chief-of-staff) that acts on its own: it [triages your inbox](/use-cases/email-triage), tracks follow-ups, and briefs you daily — across both Google and Microsoft.
Gatherly vs Microsoft Copilot
Why teams choose Gatherly
An assistant, not a feature
Copilot waits for a prompt inside an app. Gatherly runs the routine on its own — triage, [follow-up tracking](/use-cases/follow-up-tracking), and a [daily brief](/use-cases/daily-brief) without being asked.
Both stacks, one assistant
Gmail or Outlook, Google Calendar or Microsoft — Gatherly works across both, so a mixed setup isn't a problem.
Your voice, learned
Replies drafted from your own sent mail, refreshed weekly — not generic AI prose.
Works where you are
Draft emails, set reminders, and approve sends by [WhatsApp](/use-cases/whatsapp-assistant) — no laptop required.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gatherly a Microsoft Copilot alternative?
For running your inbox, follow-ups, and a daily brief, yes. For AI inside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Copilot is the stronger tool — Gatherly doesn't do in-document work.
Can I use both?
Yes, and plenty do: Copilot for document work inside Office, Gatherly to run the inbox, calendar, and follow-ups around it.
Does Gatherly work with Outlook?
Yes — triage, smart folders, and drafting work in both Gmail and Outlook, so you keep your existing stack.
What does each cost?
Copilot is US$30/user/month on top of a Microsoft 365 subscription. Gatherly starts [free](/pricing), with Plus at $19.99 NZD/month and a 14-day full Advanced trial for new signups.
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