Hark Pro vs Microsoft Copilot
How the two compare on price, platforms, what they can act on and how they ask before acting. Facts come from each agent's sources page.
| Hark Pro | Microsoft Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Hark Labs, Inc. | Microsoft |
| Cheapest paid plan | Hark Pro²: $20 / month (2x more usage) | $19.99/month (Microsoft 365 Premium, US) |
| Free tier | Yes: Hark Pro is free to use with all features; paid plans only increase usage | Yes: free Copilot chat within usage limits; agents and multi step tasks need a Microsoft 365 subscription |
| Platforms | WebiOSAndroid | WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid |
| Can act on | EmailCalendarBrowserShoppingBill paymentsFilesSlack | BrowserEmailFilesCloud storageWindows settings and apps (announced for Copilot+ PCs) |
| Approval model | The homepage says it checks in with the user before doing something that requires approval; action buttons let the user approve tasks such as paying a bill with a tap, and the launch post says it can handle some tasks on its own if the user allows it. | Microsoft says Copilot asks for approval or hands control back before sensitive actions, and users can stop, pause, take control of or delete a task. On Windows, local context and actions are described as working with the user's permission. |
| Launched | Oct 6, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Last update | Oct 6, 2026: Hark Pro launch | Oct 7, 2026: Copilot gets Windows hybrid intelligence |
See sources on the Hark Pro and Microsoft Copilot pages.
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