Comparing Assistants: ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot
Use this guide to quickly recognize strengths, limits, and best-fit scenarios for each assistant.
Strengths at a Glance
- ChatGPT: strong writing, structured reasoning, tool ecosystem via OpenAI.
- Gemini: good with Google ecosystem context and multimodal tasks.
- Copilot: integrated with Microsoft 365 for work content and graphs.
Common Limits
- Hallucinations: verify facts; ask for citations or steps.
- Context: long inputs may be truncated; focus on essentials.
- Policy: certain content (PII, medical, legal) may be restricted.
Choosing the Right Tool
- Google Docs/Drive context → try Gemini.
- Microsoft 365/Teams context → try Copilot.
- General writing, structure, and iteration → start with ChatGPT.