What is Microsoft Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered business assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 applications. Designed to increase productivity, this digital assistant automates tasks such as writing text, analyzing data, creating content, and managing emails through natural language processing (NLP). It works seamlessly within popular Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, helping users speed up their workflows.

Copilot Mobile Apps for Android and iOS

Copilot is not limited to desktop use; it’s also available for Android and iOS devices. The mobile apps allow users to edit Word documents, analyze Excel data, and manage Outlook emails while on the go. This integration lets you maintain your workflow and boost productivity from your mobile devices, no matter where you are.

Microsoft 365 Apps with Copilot

Microsoft Copilot works seamlessly with Microsoft 365 applications to simplify your workflows:

Word: Provides grammar suggestions and can summarize reports while you write.
Excel: Accelerates data analysis, creates formulas, and offers chart recommendations.
PowerPoint: Optimizes presentations with graphic and layout suggestions to deliver more impactful results.
Outlook: Analyzes incoming emails, summarizes key points, and offers automated reply suggestions.
Teams: Takes meeting notes, summarizes key discussions, and organizes action plans.

Is Microsoft Copilot Free?

Some basic features of Microsoft Copilot may be available for free with certain Microsoft 365 subscriptions. However, advanced features and professional-level use may require additional fees. Copilot offers different access levels based on the subscription plan, with each level providing unique advantages.

How Much Does Copilot Pro Cost?

Copilot Pro is priced at $20 per month for individuals and small businesses. Users can enjoy the first month free to test out its features. Copilot Pro offers faster results and fully integrates with Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

For Business and Enterprise customers, there is a more comprehensive version called Copilot for Microsoft 365, which costs $30 per person per month. This version allows Copilot to provide more personalized responses and suggestions based on company data. Additionally, it enables text writing and visual content creation using team information. In this premium version, company data remains private, and your inputs are not used to train the Copilot models for other users.

There are also two specialized paid versions:

Microsoft Copilot for Sales: Helps generate sales meeting briefs, emails, and integrates with CRM data.
Microsoft Copilot for Service: Designed for contact centers to manage customer interactions more efficiently, utilizing both company and customer data.

What Technology is Behind Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is built on the Prometheus AI model, which leverages generative AI tools from OpenAI, including ChatGPT-4, ChatGPT-4o, and DALL-E 3. While you would need a ChatGPT Plus subscription to use these tools directly, they are available for free when using Copilot.

In addition to OpenAI models, Prometheus is supported by the following technologies:

Bing search engine’s vast database for web scraping.
Microsoft Natural Language Processing (NLP) to better understand and respond to human language.
Text to Speech (TTS) technology to generate lifelike speech responses.
Retrieval Augmentation Generation (RAG) to provide more meaningful and context-rich outputs.
Azure cloud services, ensuring high security and performance standards.

These technologies allow Copilot to offer fast, accurate solutions even for complex business processes.