Microsoft Copilot in Excel vs Rows: which is better?

Microsoft Copilot in Excel rates higher overall (8.8/10) in our analysis, but the right choice depends on your tier and budget.

Microsoft Copilot in Excel vs Rows

A side-by-side comparison of two AI tools on pricing, fit, and capability.

Microsoft Copilot in Excel

Native AI Assistant

Rows

AI Spreadsheet Platform

8.8/10	Rating	8.2/10
formula-assistants	Tier	data-analysis
Native AI Assistant	Category	AI Spreadsheet Platform
M365 Copilot ~$30/user/mo	Starting price	Free; Plus from ~$6/user/mo (annual)
Per-seat add-on	Pricing model	Per-seat / mo
Cloud + Desktop	Deployment	Cloud SaaS
No	Self-serve	Yes
Teams already on Microsoft 365 who want AI without leaving Excel	Best for	Teams that want a fresh spreadsheet where AI analysis and data live together

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Our verdict

On balance, Microsoft Copilot in Excel edges ahead at 8.8/10 — but if your budget, tier, or existing stack favors the other, it can be the better fit. Read both full reviews.