Episode 426: Claude Cowork vs Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

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Hello Reader,

The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released!

This week’s episode takes a closer look at a comparison that’s starting to come up more often: Claude Cowork vs Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork.

While the names are similar, the way these tools work is very different.

Claude Cowork runs locally on your desktop, giving it direct access to your files and support for MCP server connections. Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork, on the other hand, runs entirely in the cloud, with deep integration into Microsoft Graph and built-in compliance through Purview.

Here’s what we cover:

Local vs cloud-based AI workflows
File access and integration differences
MCP servers vs Microsoft Graph
Security and compliance considerations
When each tool makes the most sense

If you’re evaluating AI tools for your organization, this episode will help you understand the tradeoffs and where each option fits.

Listen to Episode 426 here: https://www.msclouditpropodcast.com/episode426/

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Show Notes

About the sponsors

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Your migration and governance solution for Microsoft 365. ShareGate helps your teams simplify tenant migrations, get Copilot-ready, and take control of Microsoft 365 governance.

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