Comparison of Available UGA Generative AI Products
Summary
The following information provides a comparison of the existing UGA-licensed generative AI models and those available through additional cost-recovery methods. (All listed functionality is subject to change by the vendors.)
A Note on Data Protection and Personal Generative AI Tools
Be aware that most personally-licensed and non-commercial Generative AI tools (GenAI) do NOT offer restrictions on what they can do with the information uploaded or provided through the prompts. As such, these tools should not be used for institutional purposes.
AI Tools Available to Upgrade
Google Gemini
Features | Gemini for Education | Gemini Education Premium |
|---|---|---|
Cost | Free - Included for free with Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals. Available to all UGA faculty, staff, and students. | $$$ - Paid Upgrade |
AI Model Access | Gemini 2.5 Pro (optimized for learning) | Full access to latest Gemini models (including Gemini 3 Pro) |
Data Protection | Enterprise-grade privacy; no human review; data not used for training | Same protections, plus advanced compliance features |
Lesson Planning & Content Creation | Generate lesson plans, quizzes, rubrics, differentiated materials | Same, plus higher usage limits and advanced multi-modal features |
Student Experience | Distinct experience for under-18 users with guardrails | Same, plus expanded personalization and analytics |
Integration with Google Workspace | Docs, Gmail, Slides, Classroom, Meet (basic AI features) | Deep integration with Workspace apps + premium AI tools like Veo 3 for video creation |
NotebookLM Access | Included for summarization and Audio Overviews | Includes Video Overviews and advanced research tools |
Custom AI Experts (Gems) | Create and share AI experts (coming soon) | Enhanced sharing and collaboration features |
Meet Enhancements | Basic AI assistance | Premium features: AI-powered note-taking, live translated captions, adaptive audio |
Security & Compliance | Covered under Workspace for Education terms | Adds advanced security, analytics, and DLP features |
Microsoft Copilot
Features | Copilot 365 Chat | Copilot for Microsoft 365 |
|---|---|---|
Cost | Free - Included at no extra cost with Microsoft A5 license. Available to all UGA faculty, staff, and students. | $$$ - Paid Upgrade |
Data Source | Web-grounded only (public data + uploaded files) | Full Microsoft Graph integration (emails, files, Teams chats, calendars) |
Integration in Apps | Sidebar in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (limited) | Deep integration across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams |
Organizational Data Access | No access to SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams content | Yes – uses organizational data for context-aware answers |
File Uploads | Yes (Word, Excel, PDF, etc.) | Yes, plus cross-file referencing |
Image Generation | Yes | Yes, with advanced design tools |
Copilot Pages (Loop) | Yes | Yes, with richer collaboration features |
Agents | Limited (pay-as-you-go for advanced agents) | Full access to advanced agents (e.g., Researcher, Analyst) |
Voice Interaction | Limited rollout | Full voice support across apps |
Security & Compliance | Enterprise Data Protection | Enterprise Data Protection + advanced compliance (SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA) |
Performance | Standard model access (GPT-4o/GPT-5 during non-peak) | Priority access to latest models (GPT-5, Anthropic Claude, Sora 2) |
Advanced Features | No WorkIQ, no Copilot Studio | Includes WorkIQ intelligence layer, Copilot Studio for custom agents |
Analytics & Admin Controls | Basic IT controls | Advanced analytics, adoption insights, tenant-level controls |
AI Tools Available Only Through Purchase
Anthropic Claude
Learning Mode for Critical Thinking
Uses Socratic questioning to guide students rather than give direct answers.
Helps develop reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Projects & Collaboration
Organize conversations into Projects for assignments or research.
Shared workspaces for faculty and students.
Advanced Context Window
Up to 500k tokens for analyzing large academic papers, datasets, and multi-document research.
Claude Code for Technical Education
Coding assistance with real-time guidance, simulating professional workflows.
File Upload & Analysis
Supports PDFs, DOCX, CSV, TXT, HTML for research and administrative tasks.
Deep Integrations
Canvas LMS (via LTI), Google Workspace, GitHub, Panopto, Wiley for course content and lecture materials.
Priority Access & Usage Limits
Higher message quotas, priority during peak times, and dedicated support for institutions.
Custom AI Workflows & Templates
Pre-built templates for research papers, study guides, rubrics, and FAQs.
OpenAI ChatGPT
Unlimited Messages with GPT‑5.1 Auto
Teachers can send unlimited prompts and responses without usage caps.Secure Workspace for Educators
Enterprise data protection
Education-grade privacy and compliance (FERPA-aligned).
Data shared is not used to train models by default.
Encryption at rest and in transit.
Personalized Teaching Support
Memory for grade level, curriculum, and preferred formats.
Tailored lesson plans, differentiated materials, and rubrics.
File Uploads & Connectors
Upload classroom materials (PDF, DOCX, etc.).
Integrate with Google Drive, Microsoft 365, and Canva for lesson planning.
Image Generation & Visual Content
Create diagrams, illustrations, and classroom visuals.
Collaboration Tools
Shared workspaces for schools/districts.
Co-edit lesson plans and templates.
Custom GPTs for standardized resources.
Compliance & Data Export
FERPA compliance support.
Data export options for schools.
Integration with Classroom Tools
Build presentations with Canva.
Pull lesson plans from Google Drive or Microsoft 365.