What is Microsoft Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft's AI assistant for conversation, writing, research, and supported document or visual tasks. Consumer chat, workplace chat, and integrated Microsoft 365 features have different licensing and controls.

Is Microsoft Copilot free?

A free consumer experience is available. Individual Microsoft 365 subscriptions add productivity-app features and higher usage. Availability and limits vary by account and feature.

How much does Microsoft Copilot cost?

US individual monthly prices checked October 9, 2026 are $9.99 for Microsoft 365 Personal, $12.99 for Family, $19.99 for Premium, and $99.99 for Pro. Workplace licenses are separate.

Is Copilot Chat the same as Microsoft 365 Copilot?

No. Eligible organizational subscriptions include Copilot Chat without an additional chat charge. A paid Microsoft 365 Copilot license adds broader app integration and organizational context.

Which AI model does Copilot use?

Microsoft documents Smart mode as using GPT-5 and Think Deeper as using OpenAI reasoning models. The model and available modes can differ across Copilot experiences.

Can I upload files to Copilot?

The current consumer file-upload guide documents up to 20 files per conversation and a 50 MB maximum per file. Check the supported formats and limits in your specific experience.

Does Microsoft use Copilot chats for model training?

Consumer accounts have training controls. Microsoft's workplace guidance says organizational prompts and responses are not used to train foundation models, but activity can be retained and audited.

Does Copilot Vision control my screen?

The current Vision guidance says it can analyze shared screen or camera content during voice sessions but cannot directly manipulate items on the screen. Other agent features have separate controls.

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Microsoft Copilot

AI assistant for web search, research, documents, images and Microsoft 365 productivity.

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Starting Price

Free $0/month · Microsoft 365 Personal from $9.99/month

Context Window

Not disclosed as a single consumer-app context window; depends on Copilot experience and underlying model

Web Access

Web-grounded answers with current online information and links

Best For

Microsoft 365 users / Office productivity / Research / Documents / Business teams

About Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot offers free chat and image creation, file analysis, voice and Vision; paid Microsoft 365 plans add greater usage, Office integration and Researcher.

Specifications

Pricing

3 specifications

Starting Price	Free $0/month · Microsoft 365 Personal from $9.99/month
Free Plan	Free Copilot chat, web answers, image generation and file uploads subject to capacity and feature limits
Usage Limits	Free tier has capacity-based limits; Personal, Family, Premium and Pro offer progressively higher AI usage; agentic research quotas vary

Overview

3 specifications

Primary Use Case	AI assistant for web research, writing, documents, data and Microsoft 365 productivity
Best For	Microsoft 365 users / Office productivity / Research / Documents / Business teams
Platforms	Web / Windows / macOS / iOS / Android / Microsoft Edge / Microsoft 365 apps

AI & Models

5 specifications

AI Models	Microsoft Copilot uses OpenAI GPT-5.x family in Microsoft 365 Copilot; exact model varies by mode and rollout
Model Selection	Automatic routing; model choice available in eligible Microsoft 365 Copilot business experiences
Context Window	Not disclosed as a single consumer-app context window; depends on Copilot experience and underlying model
Knowledge Cutoff	Varies by model; live web search and work-data grounding provide current context

General Chat	Conversational Q&A, writing, brainstorming, summaries and planning
Advanced Reasoning	Advanced Copilot chat with reasoning and agentic workflows; higher usage on paid plans
Web Search	Web-grounded Copilot answers and cited online sources
Deep Research	Researcher replaces retired Deep Research; multi-step cited reports on Microsoft 365 Premium/Pro and eligible business licenses
Citations / Sources	Web links in grounded answers; Researcher delivers structured reports with citations
Conversation Memory	Copilot memory and personalization where available; previous chats accessible across supported experiences
Custom Instructions	Personalization and saved preferences; business agents can use tailored instructions

Image Understanding	Upload PNG/JPEG/PJP/JFIF images; Copilot Vision can interpret screen or camera during supported voice sessions
Image Generation	AI image creation from prompts; free capacity limits and higher allowances on paid Microsoft 365 tiers
File Analysis	PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, PNG, JPEG, TXT, JSON, CSV, MD and others; up to 20 files per conversation, 50 MB each
Voice Input	Microphone dictation and voice prompts on supported platforms
Voice Conversations	Real-time Copilot Voice; feature availability and plan restrictions vary between personal and work accounts
Video Understanding	Copilot Vision offers live camera or screen understanding in eligible voice sessions; general video-file analysis limits not disclosed

Coding Assistance	Code explanations, generation, debugging and programming Q&A; advanced agents vary by subscription
Data Analysis	Python-based code interpreter in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat; spreadsheet analysis and charts where available
Document Creation	Word, Excel and PowerPoint agents on eligible work plans; Microsoft 365 apps can draft/edit documents, sheets and presentations
Canvas / Workspace	Copilot Pages: editable, shareable collaborative canvas; SharePoint license required for work Pages
Projects / Workspaces	Copilot Notebooks, chat history and Microsoft 365 workspaces; feature availability varies by plan

Custom Assistants	Agents via Copilot Studio and Microsoft 365 Copilot; agent creation and governance depend on license
Extensions / Apps	Agents, plugins/connectors and Microsoft 365 app experiences; catalog varies by tenant
Integrations	Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Teams / OneDrive / SharePoint / Edge and eligible connectors

API Access	Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs and Copilot Studio developer tooling are separate enterprise services; no general consumer Copilot API included
Team Plan	Microsoft 365 Copilot Business from $21/user/month standard annual price; temporary promotions may reduce it
Enterprise Plan	Microsoft 365 Copilot for enterprise with organizational work grounding, agents and admin controls; separate licensing
Enterprise Security	Microsoft 365 enterprise data protection, tenant permissions, identity and compliance controls; specifics depend on license

Microsoft Copilot

About Microsoft Copilot

Specifications

Pricing

Overview

AI & Models

Chat & Reasoning

Multimodal

Productivity

Customization

Developer & Business

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Reviews & Guides

Microsoft Copilot: A Professional Guide to Chat, Pricing, and Microsoft 365 (2026)

Multilingual Support	Multilingual chat, translation and supported voice languages; availability varies by feature
Supported Languages	Many supported interface and chat languages; exact voice and Vision language coverage differs by platform