Microsoft Copilot
Smokeball
| Feature | Microsoft Copilot | Smokeball |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | From $39/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | microsoft-365-users, enterprise, students, office-workers | small-law-firms, mid-size-firms, litigation-practices, billable-hour-firms |
| Founded | 2023 | 2007 |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Web Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Image Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Document Drafting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Excel Analysis | ✓ | ✗ |
| Teams Summarization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Code Assistance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Document Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Matter Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Microsoft Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Microsoft Copilot Pros
- Free access to GPT-4 via Bing integration
- Deep integration with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams)
- Real-time web search with citations
- Image generation with DALL-E 3 included
✗ Microsoft Copilot Cons
- Microsoft 365 Copilot requires enterprise license
- Less customizable than ChatGPT
- Responses can be overly cautious or generic
✓ Smokeball Pros
- Automatic time recording
- Deep Microsoft Office integration
- Strong document automation
- Excellent for billing accuracy
✗ Smokeball Cons
- Windows-only desktop app
- Higher price point
- Learning curve for automation
The Verdict
Microsoft Copilot is built for microsoft 365 users and enterprise, with a focus on chat and web-search. Smokeball targets small law firms and mid size firms and leads with automatic-time-tracking and document-automation.
On pricing, Microsoft Copilot is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $20/mo compared to $39/mo for Smokeball. That $19/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Microsoft Copilot has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Smokeball requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Microsoft Copilot offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Smokeball takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Smokeball has a slight overall edge — but if free access to gpt-4 via bing integration matters most to you, Microsoft Copilot may still be the right call.