Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's assistant, built into Windows and Microsoft 365.
Every fact below verified on Oct 6, 2026
In one paragraph
Microsoft Copilot is microsoft's assistant, built into Windows and Microsoft 365. It has a free plan and paid plans from $9.99/mo, and runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web.
Pricing & key facts
- Developer
- Microsoft
- First released
- 2023
- Based in
- Redmond, Washington, USA
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web
- Free plan
- YesFree Copilot app on every major platform; Microsoft does not publish exact limits.
- Open source
- No
- Microsoft 365 Personal $9.99/mo monthly or $99.99/year. Copilot in Office apps
- Microsoft 365 Family $12.99/mo monthly or $129.99/year. AI features for the owner only
- Microsoft 365 Premium $19.99/mo monthly or $199.99/year. Researcher and Analyst agents
Checked against copilot.microsoft.com on Oct 6, 2026
Key features
- Free chat app on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and web
- Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote (Microsoft 365)
- Researcher agent for cited, multi-step reports (Premium)
- Analyst agent for data analysis (Premium)
- Image creation
Limitations
- On Family plans, AI features are for the subscription owner only
- Usage limits exist but aren't published
- No Linux app
Good to know
Microsoft does not name the models behind consumer Copilot on its plan pages.