Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's assistant for chat, web answers and Office work inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
What is Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot is the assistant built into Windows, the Edge browser and Microsoft 365. The free version works like a general chat assistant with web answers, while the paid Microsoft 365 version brings AI into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
Its value depends on how much of your day happens in Microsoft software. Inside Office it can draft a document from notes, summarise an email thread or build a presentation outline from a file. Outside that ecosystem it is less flexible than the standalone assistants.
Key features
How to get started
- Try the free version at copilot.microsoft.com.
- If your company uses Microsoft 365, check whether a Copilot licence is available.
- Start with email and meeting summaries, which save time fastest.
Worth it mainly for heavy Microsoft 365 users. Everyone else can get similar results from a standalone assistant.
Best for
- Microsoft 365 users
- Office documents
Strengths
- Works inside Office apps
- Free web version
Limits
- Best features need an M365 licence
- Less flexible outside Microsoft apps
Questions
Is Microsoft Copilot free?
Microsoft Copilot has a free plan with usage limits. Paid plans unlock more usage and features.
What is Microsoft Copilot best for?
Microsoft Copilot is best for: Microsoft 365 users and Office documents.
What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Copilot?
Popular alternatives in Chat & Assistants include ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and Meta AI.
Pricing and features change often. Confirm details on the official Microsoft Copilot website.