Microsoft Copilot from Microsoft surfaces answers inside Edge, Windows, and Office apps with optional web grounding via Bing. It is aimed at enterprises standardized on Microsoft 365, with a consumer freemium access with Copilot Pro and Microsoft 365 Copilot sold as add-ons. The most capable enterprise features only appear when your tenant buys the right M365 licenses. Editorial teams should verify fit against their compliance and workflow needs before rolling it out broadly.
Microsoft
Microsoft Copilot
AI assistant embedded across Windows and Microsoft 365
FreemiumScore 84.9#28 overall#5 in Chat Assistants
365 editorial upvotes · editor score 4.1 / 5
Specs
| Pricing | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Launched | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Last verified | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Highlights
- Deep Office integration
- Windows system assistant
Pros
- Familiar for Microsoft shops
- Enterprise admin controls
Cons
- Value depends heavily on license bundle
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Reviews
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