Productivity Engines
AI assistant embedded in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams for Microsoft 365 workplaces.
From $30 / mo
Visit WebsiteResearch & Analysis
AI-powered answer engine that gives cited, real-time answers instead of a list of links.
From $20 / mo
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Lumen Trust Notes
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Copilot processes prompts and organisational content in Microsoft's cloud; enterprise controls and compliance certifications exist, but there is no local-first option for standard M365 Copilot, keeping Privacy Low. Per-seat business pricing and licence prerequisites limit access parity for individuals and small teams. Purpose is High—it meaningfully accelerates real office workflows inside apps people already use. Closed models and opaque training details keep Provenance Low. Best for Microsoft-centric orgs with clear data-governance policies.
Perplexity AI
Perplexity processes all queries on cloud infrastructure with no local option, keeping sovereignty low. Its transparent citation model and a genuinely useful free tier represent both an ethical commitment to honest information and broad access parity. Strongly recommended for research, fact-checking, and staying current — treat it as a research assistant, not a replacement for primary source verification.
Pricing
Microsoft 365 Copilot
From $30 / month
Perplexity AI
From $20 / month
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