Google Gemini vs Microsoft Copilot

Let's compare these tools on features, pricing, reviews and market focus. Let's test the accuracy, security and compliance of their Legal AI too.

What is Google Gemini?

✅ Developed by Google DeepMind (formerly Google AI and DeepMind), representing Google's most advanced AI system and competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT

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What is Microsoft Copilot?

✅ Developed by Microsoft in partnership with OpenAI, leveraging GPT technology. Represents Microsoft's flagship AI offering across its productivity and enterprise software ecosystem.

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Capabilities
Google Gemini
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Additional Note
Sub-brands and synonyms

✅ Multimodal capabilities that can process text, images, and code; seamless integration with Google Workspace; enterprise-grade security and compliance

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✅ Deep integration with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.), enterprise-grade security, and widespread availability across Microsoft products

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Unique product features and capabilities that differentiate the platform from competitors in the legal tech market.
Legal AI and Machine Learning Capabilities

✅ State-of-the-art multimodal large language model (LLM) capabilities with advanced reasoning, but not specifically trained on legal content

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✅ Powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 models with enterprise-grade enhancements and Microsoft's own innovations

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Advanced algorithms that learn from legal documents to automate and enhance contract analysis, drafting, and review processes.
Encryption standards

✅ Enterprise-grade security with encryption in transit and at rest

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✅ Enterprise-grade security and encryption throughout Microsoft's ecosystem

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Does data remain encrypted during transmission and storage, protecting sensitive information at every stage of handling?
Security certificates

✅ Complies with major security frameworks as part of Google Cloud

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✅ ISO 27001, SOC 1 and SOC 2, FedRAMP, and numerous other Microsoft security certifications

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Which recognized security certifications and regulatory standards can verify the robustness of the platform's data protection measures?
Data sovereignty

❓ Data privacy controls available but some concerns about data being used for model training

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✅ Strong data sovereignty controls and Microsoft's commercial data protection promises

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Can the customer own their own data, or can the platform use it and process it, to train their Legal AI models for example?
Authentication methods

✅ Multiple authentication options including Google Workspace SSO

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✅ Robust authentication including MFA, conditional access, and Azure AD integration

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Does the platform offer secure login options including API keys, 2FA, tokens, and/or single sign-on to manage system access?
Permissions and access control

✅ Enterprise-grade access controls through Google Workspace

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✅ Granular permission controls through Microsoft 365 admin center

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Can you manage who can view, edit, and share documents through customizable user roles and restrictions?
Data Privacy

✅ Compliant with major regulations including GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO certifications

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✅ Compliant with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other major regulations

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Does the platform comply with international data protection requirements including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional privacy laws?
Contract Drafting

❓ Can draft basic contracts but lacks specialized legal templates and clause libraries

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❓ Can assist with writing in Word, but lacks specialized legal drafting capabilities, clause libraries, and contract-specific features

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Does the platform offer a streamlined system for creating full-length legal documents from scratch using AI-powered suggestions, templates, and clause libraries?
Collaboration Tools

✅ Excellent integration with Google Workspace collaboration features

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✅ Excellent collaboration through Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Word, Teams, etc.)

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Does the platform enable multiple team members to work together on contracts in real-time, with comments, tracked changes, and version control?
Contract Review

❓ Can review contracts at a basic level but lacks specialized legal risk detection and playbook comparison

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❓ Can help analyze text but lacks dedicated contract review features, playbooks, and legal risk flagging

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Can the platform run a systematic analysis of legal documents to identify risks, obligations, and key terms while suggesting necessary changes and improvements?
Contract Management

❌ No dedicated contract lifecycle management features

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❌ No dedicated contract management features or repository

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Does the platform house a centralized system to store, track, and monitor contracts throughout their lifecycle, from creation to expiry?
Workflow Automation

❌ No specialized legal workflow or approval management processes

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❓ Basic workflow capabilities through Microsoft 365 but lacks specialized legal approval workflows

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Does the platform automate routine legal tasks and document processes through customizable rules and triggers, reducing manual work and streamlining operations?
Complex Legal Styling and Formatting

❓ Basic styling and formatting capabilities but not specialized for legal documents

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✅ Supports complex formatting through Microsoft Word's native capabilities

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Can you automatically apply and maintain professional legal document formatting, including numbering, cross-references, and hierarchical styles when editing, and when importing/exporting to MS Word?
Integration Capabilities

✅ Strong integration with Google ecosystem; growing third-party integrations

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✅ Extensive integration within Microsoft ecosystem and growing third-party connectors

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Can you connect with your existing software via standardized APIs and/or custom integrations?
E-signature

❌ No native e-signature capabilities

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❓ Works with Microsoft's partner e-signature solutions but no native capability

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Can you digitally sign and execute contracts within the platform, without using a 3rd-party, or printing and scanning?
Reporting and Analytics

❓ Basic analytics on Gemini usage but no specialized legal analytics

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✅ Integration with Microsoft Power BI and native analytics within Microsoft 365

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Can the platform track, measure, and visualize contract data, or team usage data to provide real-time ROI figures, actionable business and individual performance insights?
Document Assembly

❓ Basic document assembly capabilities but not optimized for legal document creation workflows

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❓ Limited document assembly capabilities without specialized legal templates or clause management

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Can the platform be used to combine pre-approved legal content and templates to quickly create new contracts and legal documents?
AI Document Editing

✅ Strong document editing capabilities, especially when integrated with Google Docs

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✅ Strong general document editing capabilities within Microsoft Word with AI-powered suggestions

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Does the platform enhance document editing by suggesting improvements, corrections, and alternative language in the document, in real-time?
Legal Research Integration

❓ Can perform general research but lacks integration with specific legal databases and case law repositories

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❓ Can perform basic web searches but lacks integration with legal research databases and case law repositories

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Does the platform directly connect to legal databases and precedents that enable research and citation while drafting documents?
Negotiation Support

❌ No specialized tools for contract negotiation or clause-by-clause agreement

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❌ No specialized negotiation tools or clause-by-clause comparison features

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Can the platform help track, manage and respond to contract changes and counterparty requests during negotiations?
Data Extraction and OCR

✅ Advanced capabilities for extracting data from images and documents

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✅ Can extract information from various document formats through Microsoft's AI Document Intelligence

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Can the platform automatically convert scanned documents and images into searchable, editable text while pulling out key information and data points?
Mobile Accessibility

✅ Excellent mobile accessibility through apps and responsive web interfaces

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✅ Available across Microsoft mobile apps with consistent experience

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Does the platform have a mobile-optimized interface that allows users to access, review and manage contracts from smartphones and tablets?
Integration with file storage (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox)

✅ Native integration with Google Drive; limited support for other storage platforms

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✅ Native integration with OneDrive and SharePoint; limited with competitors

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Does the platform connect with popular cloud storage platforms to access and manage documents directly within the system?
Community clause library

❌ No community clause library

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❌ No community clause library or legal-specific content

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A shared database of legal clauses contributed and used by legal professionals across organizations, enabling standardized contract language.
Private clause library (for your firm)

❌ No capabilities to create or maintain private clause libraries

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❌ No dedicated clause library functionality

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A secure repository where organizations store and manage their own frequently-used contract clauses and legal language.
Community template library

❌ No community template library

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❌ No legal-specific template library

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A shared collection of pre-built legal document templates, contributed to and accessible by all users of the platform.
Private template library (for your firm)

❌ No dedicated features for creating or maintaining private template libraries

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❓ Can save and use templates in Word but lacks specialized legal template management

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A secure collection of your organization's customized document templates, accessible only to authorized team members within your company.
Microsoft Word Compatibility

❓ Limited integration with Microsoft Word compared to Google Docs

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✅ Seamless integration with Microsoft Word as part of the Microsoft ecosystem

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A seamless integration with Microsoft Word that allows users to draft and edit documents directly within the familiar Word interface.
Formatting pain points

❓ Occasional formatting inconsistencies when converting between different document formats

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❓ Occasional inconsistencies when AI generates content with complex formatting requirements

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Does the platform have known common formatting challenges when importing/exporting legal documents? Think table layouts, numbering, and style consistency, for example.
User reviews and known issues

❓ Lacks industry-specific features; occasional reasoning errors; privacy concerns about data usage

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❓ Cost concerns, inconsistent quality of outputs, hallucinations in complex scenarios

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A collection of verified 3rd-party customer reviews documenting any known technical issues.
Customer support options and responsiveness

✅ Support available through Google Cloud and Workspace channels

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✅ 24/7 support through Microsoft's extensive support infrastructure

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Is there a dedicated support team providing assistance through multiple channels including live chat, email, and phone, with defined response time commitments?
Dedicated account manager

✅ Available for enterprise Google Workspace customers

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✅ Available for enterprise Microsoft customers

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Is there a designated professional who provides personalized support and technical guidance for your platform usage and needs?
Setup and onboarding

❓ Self-service onboarding with limited guided implementation for legal-specific use cases

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❓ Requires Microsoft 365 administrator setup and licensing assignments

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Is there a structured process to get teams up and running with personalized training, data migration, and system configuration support?
Setup and onboarding

❓ Self-service onboarding with limited guided implementation for legal-specific use cases

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❓ Requires Microsoft 365 administrator setup and licensing assignments

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Is there a structured process to get teams up and running with personalized training, data migration, and system configuration support?
Company history and development background

❌Limited information on company history or AI focus compared to Genie's established background

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✅ Developed by Microsoft, a well-established technology giant

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A timeline of the company's founding, growth milestones, and key developments in its product evolution and market presence.
Age of company and depth of AI integration

✅ 2023 - Launched as Bard in February 2023, rebranded to Gemini in December 2023

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✅ 2023 - Microsoft's entry into the commercial AI assistant space

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A measure of company maturity and experience in developing and implementing artificial intelligence solutions for legal work.
AI accuracy and transparency

❌No information on AI model development or research partnerships like Genie's ties to UCL, Imperial College London, and Oxford University

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✅ Utilizes Microsoft's advanced AI models, with a focus on accuracy and transparency

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A clear framework showing how AI makes decisions and measuring the reliability of its outputs across legal tasks.
Market penetration

✅ Integrated into Google Workspace with over 9 million paying organizations

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✅ Rapid adoption across Microsoft's extensive enterprise customer base

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How widely the product is adopted across different organizations, from small businesses to major enterprises, and total active users.
Open-source vs. proprietary models

✅ Native integration with Google Workspace and standalone web application

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✅ Native integration within Microsoft 365 applications

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AI models that are publicly accessible vs those exclusively owned and controlled by the company.
Deployment options

❌No information on deployment options, unlike Genie's Cloud-based (SaaS)

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✅ Primarily cloud-based, with some on-premises deployment options

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Is the platform accessible on the cloud and/or can it be installed directly on-premises, or using company servers?
Target market

✅ General enterprise users, knowledge workers, developers, and consumers

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✅ General business users across all industries and departments

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Who is the product designed for? In-house legal teams, law firms, sole practitioners or SME?
Industry specialism

❓ Generalist AI rather than legal-specific, though can be adapted for various industries with proper prompting

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❓ Generalist tool for all industries with no specific legal specialization

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Is the platform focused on a handful of sectors, or mass-market?
Countries of operation

✅ Available in 40+ languages globally

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❓ No specific legal jurisdictional coverage as it's not designed primarily for legal applications

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Which countries and legal systems the platform operates in and supports.
Pricing model and cost structure

✅ Gemini Advanced: $19.99/month individual; For Google Workspace: $30/user/month for Business add-on

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❓ $30 per user per month for Copilot for Microsoft 365 (requires Microsoft 365 license)

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Subscription fees, usage limits, and additional costs for accessing and using the platform's features.
Uptime guarantee and service level agreements

✅ 99.9% uptime guarantee as part of Google Cloud services

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✅ Follows Microsoft 365's 99.9% uptime guarantee

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Service reliability commitments and performance standards that specify system availability and response times.
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