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Copilot ads vs Google Search ads: where your budget works harder
Microsoft serves ads inside Copilot through its existing ad platform. How it compares with Google Search, and when to use both.
How Copilot ads work
Microsoft Copilot can show ads alongside its answers, served through Microsoft Advertising. If you already run Microsoft (Bing) Search campaigns, your ads may be eligible for Copilot placements without building anything new.
Side by side
| Google Search | Microsoft Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience size | Largest | Smaller, older, more desktop and B2B |
| Competition | High | Lower |
| Setup | Separate platform | Uses existing Microsoft Ads campaigns |
| Typical CPC | Higher | Often lower |
When Copilot makes sense
- B2B services and professional audiences
- Markets where your Google CPCs are painful
- Brands already running Microsoft Search campaigns
How to start
- Import your best Google Search campaigns into Microsoft Advertising.
- Check placement settings so your ads can serve in Copilot experiences.
- Track conversions with server-side tracking so you can compare cost per lead fairly.
Treat it as an add-on to Google, not a replacement. The point is cheaper incremental leads.
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