Google vs Microsoft
Search-based technology and advertising giant with $239.54B annual ad revenue (2026 forecast)
Consumer internet and advertising
VS
Microsoft
Enterprise software leader, Azure cloud, OpenAI investor
Enterprise and productivity
Short Answer
Google dominates search (92% share) and online advertising. Microsoft dominates enterprise software (Office, Azure) and is investing heavily in AI through its OpenAI partnership. Both are $2T+ companies.
Our Verdict
Google for consumer internet and search. Microsoft for enterprise and productivity. The AI race between them defines tech's future.
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Key Differences at a Glance
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Market Cap: Microsoft wins ($3.0T vs $2.0T)
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Search Share: Google wins (92% vs 3% (Bing))
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Cloud Revenue: Microsoft wins (#2 vs #3)
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | Microsoft | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap(USD) | $2.0 Trillion | $3.0 Trillion | -33% |
| Annual Revenue(USD) | $307 Billion | $211 Billion | +45% |
| 2026 Global Ad Revenue Forecast(USD billion) | $239.54B | — |
Key Differences
Google
Attribute
Microsoft
$2.0T
Market Cap
$3.0T🏆
92%🏆
Search Share
3% (Bing)
#3
Cloud Revenue
#2🏆
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