Microsoft Copilot
Assistant built into Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365
Copilot is Microsoft's consumer assistant, reachable from Windows, Edge and the mobile apps, with deeper integration inside Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
Free tier
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What it is
Copilot is Microsoft's consumer assistant, available on the web, in Edge, in Windows and in the mobile apps. If you already work inside Microsoft's ecosystem, it is the assistant that is already there.
Key features
- Built into Windows and Edge
Available from the taskbar and the browser sidebar without a separate app.
- Image generation
Creates images from a description through Microsoft's designer integration.
- Web-grounded answers
Answers can draw on current web results with links.
Who it suits
- Quick answers at work
Summaries and drafts without switching tools.
- Browser assistance
Summarising the page you are reading.
- Simple graphics
Generating an illustration for a slide or post.
Categories
FAQ
Is Copilot free?
The consumer version is free with a Microsoft account. Business features require a Microsoft 365 plan.
Can I use the output commercially?
Consumer use is covered by Microsoft's terms; commercial rights for business plans differ. Unverified here.
Alternatives compared
See all 9 Microsoft Copilot alternatives →Same job, different terms. Unverified rows stay marked — we do not fill them in.
| Tool | Free tier | Card | Watermark | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Copilotthis tool | Yes | Not required | None | USD 20 |
| ChatGPT | Free plan with usage limits on advanced models | Not required | None | USD 20 |
| Google Gemini | Yes | Not required | None | USD 19.99 |
| Claude | Free plan with daily usage caps | Not required | None | USD 20 |
| Perplexity | Yes | Not required | None | USD 20 |
| Loom | Yes | Not required | None | USD 15 |
| LobeHub | Yes | Not required | — | Not published |
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