Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's free AI assistant for chat, images and everyday work
Microsoft's AI assistant for answers, writing, images and help inside Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows. Free to use, with more in Microsoft 365.
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About Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft's AI assistant. You can chat with it on the web, in the Copilot app or right in Windows and Edge: ask questions, get answers with sources from the web, write and rewrite text, summarize pages and create images.
The free version works with just a Microsoft account. With a Microsoft 365 Personal, Family or Premium subscription, Copilot also works inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote, so it can draft documents, analyze spreadsheets and build presentations for you, with higher usage limits on the Premium plan.
It is a strong free alternative to ChatGPT for everyday questions, writing and image ideas, especially if you already use Windows and Microsoft 365.
Best for
- Everyday questions
- Students
- Office workers
- Microsoft 365 users
- Writing help
Key features
- Free AI chat with web answers and sources
- Image creation from text
- Writing, rewriting and summarizing
- Built into Windows, Edge and the Copilot app
- Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Microsoft 365)
- Voice conversations
- Works on desktop and mobile
Pros & cons
Pros
- Free with just a Microsoft account
- Answers include links to sources
- Deep integration with Office apps
- Available everywhere: Windows, web and mobile
Cons
- Best features need a Microsoft 365 subscription
- Free usage has limits at busy times
- Less flexible than dedicated AI tools for advanced tasks
Pricing plans
Copilot chat and images with a Microsoft account
Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook for 1 person
Up to 6 people, Copilot features for the owner
Highest Copilot usage limits plus Office apps
Prices are shown in USD and can change. They may also vary by country, currency, taxes and billing period (monthly or yearly). Always confirm the final price on the official website.
