Microsoft Copilot Review
4.1
OpenAI-class models woven into Windows and 365
Who it's for
Microsoft Copilot is a good fit for Microsoft 365 users who want AI baked directly into Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams without adopting a separate AI chat app.
Who it's not for
Skip it if you're not invested in the Microsoft ecosystem or you want a lean standalone AI chat subscription rather than a bundled productivity-suite plan.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | GPT-powered chat in Windows, Edge, Bing and the Copilot app, limited daily image generation |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | ~$19.99/mo | Replaces the retired Copilot Pro; Copilot in Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, priority model access, plus full Microsoft 365 apps and up to 6TB storage |
| Copilot Business | From $18-21/user/mo | For teams under 300 seats; adds admin controls and commercial data protection |
| Copilot Enterprise add-on | $30/user/mo | For larger organizations already on Microsoft 365 E3/E5 |
Pros
- Free tier built into Windows, Edge and Bing at no cost
- Deep integration with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) on the paid plan
- Enterprise-grade admin, security and compliance controls on Business/Enterprise tiers
Cons
- Standalone Copilot Pro was discontinued and folded into Microsoft 365 Premium, creating plan-naming confusion
- Best value requires already being invested in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
- Model quality/features have at times lagged behind the standalone ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini apps
