Should your business pay for Microsoft Copilot… or switch to ChatGPT Business?
Most Microsoft business users don’t realise there’s a hidden version of Copilot already included in their licence. In this episode, AI consultant and author Inbal Rodnay breaks it all down: what Copilot can do, how it compares to ChatGPT, the real cost differences, and how to choose the right AI tool for your team.
If you’re a business owner, manager, or IT leader trying to decide between Microsoft Copilot vs ChatGPT, this is the clearest explanation you’ll find.
In this episode we cover:
The difference between Microsoft Copilot, Copilot for Microsoft 365, and Copilot Chat
What ChatGPT Business actually offers compared to ChatGPT Plus
The pros and cons of each tool for small and mid-sized businesses
A major Copilot feature 90% of Microsoft users don’t know about
When it makes sense to pay for Copilot 365
When ChatGPT Business might still be the better option
Security, privacy and data-governance considerations
The impact of GPT-5 inside Copilot and ChatGPT
Why Copilot adoption has suddenly improved in 2025–2026
A Power User’s personal workflow using Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity Coment and Notion AI.
If your business already uses Microsoft 365, this episode could save you a lot of money.
Before you buy AI licences for your staff, watch this.
About My Guest – Inbal Rodnay
Inbal is an AI implementation specialist, keynote speaker and author of “AI Magic: Six Steps to AI Mastery in Your Firm.” She has won several awards including FinTech Leader of The Year 2025 and Most Innovative Women in Technology 2025, Silver Medalist.
Inbal advises professional services firms, SMEs and leadership teams on safe and effective AI adoption.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Microsoft Co-Pilot versus Chat GPT Business - which to choose?
02:39 Understanding ChatGPT Business
05:41 Understanding Microsoft Co-Pilot
06:09 The hidden secret most people don't know about Co-Pilot
08:25 Comparing Costs of Chat GPT and Co-Pilot
11:57 Use Cases for paid version of Microsoft Copilot
15:16 Mobile and Desktop Applications of Copilot
17:43 Integrating Co-Pilot with Microsoft Services
19:10 ChatGPT Business vs. Co-Pilot: Making the Right Choice
21:38 Why Microsoft Co-Pilot is now a no-brainer for 2026
22:59 The Competitive Landscape: Google vs. Microsoft vs. OpenAI
26:43 Navigating Multiple AI Tools: A Power User's Perspective
30:25 Choosing the Right AI Tool for Your Business Needs
34:12 Summary and last thoughts