ChatGPT vs Microsoft Copilot: UI comparison
How ChatGPT (OpenAI) and Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft) compare on a desktop screen in the week of October 19, 2026: 4 differences and 4 similarities, measured from each product's weekly screenshot.
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Differences
- ChatGPT shows 11 menu items; Microsoft Copilot shows 14.
- Microsoft Copilot shows more clickable items than ChatGPT (~23 vs ~17).
- ChatGPT's sidebar is wider than Microsoft Copilot's (27% vs 20% of the screen width).
- ChatGPT uses 4 text sizes; Microsoft Copilot uses 3.
Similarities
- Both message boxes cover about 4% of the screen.
- Neither shows a note about the AI's limits.
- Both were captured in dark mode.
- Both message boxes sit in the middle third of the screen.
Latest menu changes
ChatGPT
Week of October 19, 2026, compared with the week of October 12, 2026:
- The Chat item no longer appears in the top bar.
- The Work item no longer appears in the top bar.
Microsoft Copilot
No menu changes have been recorded for Microsoft Copilot yet.