Bench test · AI Automation
Microsoft 365 Copilot vs Celonis
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | Celonis | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score8.6/10 | score8.7/10 |
| agents won | 2 / 4 ▲ | 1 / 4 |
| from | — | — |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI Automation | AI Automation |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 7.2 | 8.2 ▲ |
| OpenAI | 8.7 ▲ | 8.4 |
| Gemini | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Grok | 8.8 ▲ | 8.7 |
Microsoft 365 Copilot
- ✓Seamless integration with existing Microsoft 365 tools
- ✓Reduces time on repetitive tasks like writing and formatting
- ✓Improves productivity across multiple applications
- —Requires premium Microsoft 365 subscription and separate licensing
- —Limited customization for enterprise-specific workflows
- —Potential data privacy concerns with cloud-based processing
Natural language prompts for document drafting and editingData analysis and visualization in ExcelAutomated meeting summaries and insightsEmail composition and scheduling assistancePresentation creation and design suggestionsCross-application context awareness
Celonis
- ✓Provides clear visibility into hidden process inefficiencies
- ✓Accelerates digital transformation and automation ROI
- ✓Works across multiple enterprise systems seamlessly
- —High implementation and licensing costs
- —Steep learning curve for complex process analysis
- —Requires quality data and strong IT support
Process visualization and discoveryReal-time process monitoring and analyticsAutomated process improvement recommendationsRPA and automation integrationAI-driven conformance checkingMulti-system data extraction and correlation
Pricing on their site
Try Microsoft 365 Copilot ▸Pricing on their site
Try Celonis ▸Verdict
Celonis takes it — 8.7 to 8.6 (a photo finish).
The panel gave Celonis the edge on 1 of 4 agents. It's close enough that Microsoft 365 Copilot is a fair pick if it fits your workflow better.