Microsoft Copilot
Overview
Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft's AI assistant available on Web, natively on Windows 11, and on iOS and Android. It is tightly integrated with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, making it the leading choice for enterprise productivity. In 2026, the individual Copilot Pro product was folded into Microsoft 365 Premium, while business customers use Microsoft 365 Copilot Business / Enterprise.
Latest / Key Features
Copilot Pro folded into Microsoft 365 Premium
Microsoft no longer sells Copilot Pro as a standalone product. It has been combined with Office apps and 1 TB of OneDrive into Microsoft 365 Premium ($19.99/mo).
In-App Copilot Across Office
Copilot appears as a side panel across the Microsoft 365 suite — drafting in Word, generating formulas and analyses in Excel, building slides in PowerPoint, summarizing and drafting in Outlook, and summarizing meetings in Teams.
Inbox & Calendar Awareness
Recent updates gave Copilot Chat awareness of your inbox and calendar so it can schedule meetings and draft contextual replies.
Word / Excel / PowerPoint Agents
Specialized agents let you work iteratively with Copilot to produce high-quality documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Microsoft Security Copilot
Coming to all Microsoft 365 E5 customers in 2026. It ships with 70+ Microsoft and partner-built agents to accelerate security operations.
Strong Free Tier
The free Copilot (web and mobile) offers GPT-4-class models for everyday tasks — one of the most generous free tiers among enterprise assistants.
Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Copilot (web/mobile), GPT-4 class |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | $19.99 | Office apps, 1 TB OneDrive, Copilot features |
| M365 Copilot Business | $18–$21/user | Up to 300 users, Word/Excel/PPT integration |
| M365 Copilot Enterprise | $30/user | Mid/large enterprise, annual commitment |
Note: Business at $18/mo is a promo running through June 30, 2026. Business plans require a qualifying Microsoft 365 license.
Common Use Cases
- Word: Document drafting, rewriting, summarization
- Excel: Formulas, analysis, pivots
- PowerPoint: Slide drafts and design
- Outlook: Email drafting and thread summaries
- Teams: Meeting summaries, action items
- Security Copilot: SOC incident response
Strengths
- ✅ Deep Microsoft 365 integration — fits existing workflows
- ✅ Enterprise-grade security — Microsoft Graph / Purview aware
- ✅ Generous free tier — GPT-4 class without paying
- ✅ Specialized Office agents — targeted to document tasks
- ✅ Security Copilot — built for SOC teams
Weaknesses
- ❌ Business plans require a qualifying Microsoft 365 license
- ❌ Post-promo pricing increases coming in 2026
- ❌ Can no longer buy Copilot Pro standalone
- ❌ Limited support for building custom bots
- ❌ Value is much lower outside the Microsoft ecosystem
Official Links
- Website: https://copilot.microsoft.com
- Microsoft 365 Copilot: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot
- Individual pricing: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/pricing/individuals
- Business pricing: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/pricing