Copilot vs ChatGPT vs Gemini AI

 

 

Choosing between Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini AI depends on your environment and what you need the AI to do.

• Microsoft Copilot is the best fit for organizations deeply using the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. It excels at structured, context-based tasks such as automating Power BI workflows, assisting in Teams, and enhancing productivity and collaboration across Office apps.

• ChatGPT is the most versatile and flexible option. It suits creatives, educators, developers, and businesses needing customizable solutions for content creation, brainstorming, coding, or general problem-solving. Its adaptability makes it ideal for both individuals and startups across many industries.

• Gemini AI shines with its multimodal strengths and smooth integration into Google Workspace. It’s excellent for multimedia content creation, real-time insights, and team collaboration—making it a great choice for marketing teams, creative professionals, and companies already using Google’s ecosystem.

Ultimately, the right tool depends on your tech stack, your workflow, and the type of AI assistance you require.

Cheers

Samitha

GitHub Copilot

 GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding companion that helps with code completion, editing, reviewing, documenting, and managing projects, while offering customization, enterprise control, and integration across multiple development environments.

Core Coding Features

• Code Completion:
  Autocomplete-style code suggestions in supported IDEs (VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains, etc.).
  VS Code also supports next edit suggestions to predict your next likely edit.

• Copilot Chat:
  AI chat assistant for coding help, available in IDEs, GitHub.com, GitHub Mobile, and Windows Terminal.
  Supports “skills” for specialized tasks.

• Copilot Edits:
  Lets Copilot modify code directly across multiple files.

  • Edit Mode: User controls files and iterations (for precise updates).

  • Agent Mode: Copilot autonomously edits and iterates to complete complex tasks.

• Copilot Coding Agent:
  An autonomous AI that can make code changes, resolve issues, and create pull requests automatically.

• Copilot CLI (Public Preview):
  Command-line tool for asking Copilot questions, editing local files, and managing GitHub issues or pull requests.

Collaboration & Review

• Copilot Code Review:
  AI-generated code review feedback and suggestions.

• Copilot Pull Request Summaries:
  Automatically summarizes PR changes and areas to review.

• Copilot Text Completion (Preview):
  Writes pull request descriptions quickly and clearly.

• Copilot in GitHub Desktop:
  Suggests commit messages and descriptions automatically.

Customization & Extensions

• Copilot Extensions:
  Integrate third-party tools into Copilot Chat; available on GitHub Marketplace.

• Copilot Custom Instructions:
  Tailor Copilot responses based on personal or project-specific preferences.

• Copilot Spaces:
  Centralize project resources (code, docs, specs) for contextualized Copilot responses.

• Copilot Knowledge Bases (Enterprise):
  Add organization-specific docs as context for Copilot Chat queries.

Advanced Tools

• GitHub Spark (Preview):
  Build and deploy full-stack apps using natural language prompts.

• Copilot Coding Agent (Advanced):
  Executes multi-step coding tasks, handles errors, and integrates with external systems.

Enterprise & Admin Features

• Policy Management:
  Control which Copilot features are enabled across orgs and enterprises.

• Access Management:
  Define who can use Copilot within organizations.

• Usage Data & Audit Logs:
  Track adoption, usage metrics, and user activity for governance.

• Exclude Files:
  Prevent Copilot from accessing sensitive or irrelevant files.

Cheers

Samitha