Microsoft Copilot in Excel vs Julius AI
A side-by-side comparison of two AI tools on pricing, fit, and capability.
Microsoft Copilot in Excel
Native AI Assistant
Julius AI
AI Data Analyst
| 8.8/10 | Rating | 9/10 |
| formula-assistants | Tier | data-analysis |
| Native AI Assistant | Category | AI Data Analyst |
| M365 Copilot ~$30/user/mo | Starting price | Free (15 msgs/mo); Plus ~$35/mo |
| Per-seat add-on | Pricing model | Subscription |
| Cloud + Desktop | Deployment | Cloud SaaS |
| No | Self-serve | Yes |
| Teams already on Microsoft 365 who want AI without leaving Excel | Best for | Uploading a CSV/Excel file and asking questions to get charts and stats |
Our verdict
On balance, Julius AI edges ahead at 9/10 — but if your budget, tier, or existing stack favors the other, it can be the better fit. Read both full reviews.