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Compare IBM watsonx Orchestrate and Microsoft Copilot Studio 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (40.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $500.00 1 Instance Per Month
$1.00 2000 Sessions Month
IBM watsonx Orchestrate
Star Rating
(384)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $500.00 1 Instance Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansMicrosoft Copilot Studio
Star Rating
(139)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.00 2000 Sessions Month
Learn more about Microsoft Copilot StudioSummary
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Copilot Studio excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface that allows even those without deep technical knowledge to easily create and manage copilots. This ease of use is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to implement AI solutions quickly.
- Users say that IBM watsonx Orchestrate stands out for its ability to automate and coordinate tasks across various platforms, making it particularly effective in enterprise settings. Reviewers appreciate how it simplifies complex workflows, allowing teams to focus on more strategic tasks rather than getting bogged down in routine operations.
- Reviewers mention that while Microsoft Copilot Studio has a strong implementation process, IBM watsonx Orchestrate is noted for its intuitive automation capabilities. Users find it easy to delegate tasks using plain language, which can significantly reduce the learning curve associated with automation tools.
- According to verified reviews, both products receive similar star ratings, but Microsoft Copilot Studio has a higher overall satisfaction score, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience. This is reflected in feedback praising its low-code interface that integrates seamlessly with existing Microsoft tools.
- G2 reviewers report that while IBM watsonx Orchestrate is effective in enterprise environments, it may not be as accessible for smaller businesses due to its higher entry-level price. In contrast, Microsoft Copilot Studio offers a more budget-friendly option, making it a more attractive choice for small businesses looking to leverage AI.
- Users say that both platforms provide solid support, but Microsoft Copilot Studio edges out slightly with a higher quality of support score. Reviewers appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, which enhances the overall user experience when troubleshooting or seeking guidance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM watsonx Orchestrate
Essential Edition
Starting at $500.00
1 Instance Per Month
Build, run and manage AI agents with pre-built tools and integrations.
- Deploy on cloud or on-prem
- Core AI and LLM capabilities
- Agent building/orchestration
Microsoft Copilot Studio
Power Virtual Agents
$1.00
2000 Sessions Month
NA
- Create and maintain intelligent chatbots - 1,000 bots Sessions - 2,000 per month3 Use Common Data Service} - 10 GB database capacity } 420 GB file capacity4 Enable your bot to take action - Power Automate use rights5 Sessions add-on - Sessions add-on$450
Free Trial
IBM watsonx Orchestrate
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Copilot Studio
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
256
8.2
123
Ease of Use
8.4
286
8.7
125
Ease of Setup
8.0
210
8.6
104
Ease of Admin
7.9
149
8.6
36
Quality of Support
8.1
234
8.2
117
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
147
8.5
36
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
237
9.2
120
Features by Category
Responses
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
8.4
23
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
28
8.1
36
8.5
28
8.5
36
Agentic AI - Bot Platforms
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.3
26
Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Prompt Engineering - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inference Optimization - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Garden - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Custom Training - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Development - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Deployment - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Guardrails - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Monitoring - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Gateways & Routers - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
8.3
11
8.2
63
8.5
11
7.7
60
8.2
11
8.0
64
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
7.7
11
7.8
56
7.4
11
7.8
56
7.9
11
7.9
55
8.2
11
8.1
55
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
8.2
11
7.8
54
7.8
10
7.7
55
8.5
10
8.2
56
Integration - AI Agent Builders
8.2
10
8.4
63
8.0
10
8.1
55
7.2
10
8.0
60
7.8
10
7.9
54
Natural Language Processing (NLP) PlatformsHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Customization - Natural Language Processing (NLP) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Scalability and Performance - Natural Language Processing (NLP) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration and Deployment - Natural Language Processing (NLP) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Preparation and Labeling - Natural Language Processing (NLP) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring and Maintenance - Natural Language Processing (NLP) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Design & Integration - AI Orchestration
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Performance Optimization & Analytics - AI Orchestration
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Governance & Compliance Controls - AI Orchestration
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Conversational Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance & Policy - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi‑System Integration - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Proactive Intervention - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agent Governance - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM watsonx Orchestrate and Microsoft Copilot Studio are categorized as AI Agent Builders and Bot Platforms
Unique Categories
IBM watsonx Orchestrate is categorized as AI Agents for HR, AI Orchestration, AI Agents For Business Operations, Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps), and Natural Language Processing (NLP) Platforms
Microsoft Copilot Studio has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM watsonx Orchestrate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Copilot Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.8%
Computer Software
12.5%
Banking
6.4%
Telecommunications
4.7%
Financial Services
3.9%
Other
54.6%
Information Technology and Services
21.5%
Computer Software
11.5%
Financial Services
5.4%
Automotive
4.6%
Computer & Network Security
3.8%
Other
53.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is IBM Watson assistant free?
2 Comments
LS
You can start for free, small scale up to 1000 Monthly users and 10000 messages per month.
https://www.ibm.com/products/watson-assistant/pricing
Then pay...Read more
My watson assistant is instable, how can I check what is root cause ?
1 Comment
CD
Hi Rodrigo - One area to check is the IBM Cloud status, which shows any current issues with IBM services including Watson Assistant:...Read more
I'd like to see demos and tutorials to get started building a chatbot, where's the best place to find this information?
1 Comment
Official Response from IBM watsonx Assistant
Check out our Watson Assistant docs for the latest tutorials: https://console.bluemix.net/docs/services/conversation/getting-started.html#gettingstartedRead more
How soon will this bot be able to answer customer questions flawlessly?
1 Comment
RJ
It depends on the question being asked.For example, if we ask the hi/hello the response will be faster.If the api are used then based on the time it takes to...Read more
What can power virtual agents do?
1 Comment
AD
Power Virtual Agent is a no-code chatbot deployment software that helps you set up a chatbot on your website with the predefined topics that you configure in...Read more
Microsoft Copilot Studio has no more discussions with answers
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