Comparing OpenAI and Azure OpenAI Features

Update: This document has been updated as of December 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has positioned itself as a leader in advanced AI models. Microsoft, through Azure OpenAI, has partnered with OpenAI to bring these innovations to a wider audience, integrating them into their cloud platform. Both entities offer a range of AI tools, but with differing availability and features. In this blog, we’ll delve into the latest offerings as of OpenAI DevDay and compare them with what’s available on Azure OpenAI as of December 2023.

Feature / AspectOpenAI Release DateAzure OpenAI Status
OpenAI Model GPT 3.5Launched November 2023Available
OpenAI Model GPT 4Launched February 2023Available
ChatGPT EnterpriseAugust 28, 2023 Introducing ChatGPT Enterprise Microsoft provides similar services, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Bing Chat Enterprise
OpenAI Model GPT-4 TurboNovember 6, 2023 New models and developer products announced at DevDayUse model gpt-4 and version 1106-Preview, model only available in certain regions.
OpenAI Model GPT-4 Turbo with Vision(aka gpt-4v)November 6, 2023 New models and developer products announced at DevDayUse model gpt-4 and version vision-preview, model only available in certain regions
OpenAI Model DALL-E 3November 6, 2023 New models and developer products announced at DevDayAvailable
GPTsNovember 6, 2023 Introducing GPTsNot available
Assistants APINovember 6, 2023 New models and developer products announced at DevDayNot available
ChatGPT Plugins and Advanced Data AnalysisNot available