Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft)
Last checked 2026-10-15
Consumer assistant with Deep Research and Think Deeper; with Microsoft 365 plans it works inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Capabilities
Sources: www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/for-individuals/features · www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot/pricing
Free or paid, in plain words
Free: not verified, so check the official site. Paid: the lowest price we could verify on the official pricing page is $23.5/month (other plans may exist).
Getting started with Microsoft Copilot →
Privacy setting
Older Copilot app: Profile → Privacy (web) / Settings → Privacy (Windows/macOS) / Account → Privacy (mobile) → turn off “Training on conversation activity” and “Training on voice conversations”. New Copilot app (from 18 Aug 2026): Microsoft's privacy-controls page lists Memory, shared experiences, chat history, web search and ad settings under Settings → Personalization, but doesn't describe a model-training toggle; check that page for updates. More on data safety
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Key limits & features | For | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copilot (free) | See official site | Free tier not priced on the fetched page — see official site | Individuals | www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot/pricing | 2026-10-15 |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot | $23.50 user/mo (paid yearly) | $23.50 user/month, paid yearly; Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams; 1 TB/user | Businesses up to 300 users | www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot/pricing | 2026-10-15 |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot | $32.00 user/mo (paid yearly) | $32.00 user/month, paid yearly; adds advanced security and identity | Businesses up to 300 users | www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot/pricing | 2026-10-15 |
Rubric score
72/100 — Based on published features, pricing and documentation, checked 2026-10-15. No hands-on testing. See methodology.
| Capability breadth | Agentic / automation ability | Ecosystem & integrations | Privacy & business readiness | Value for money | Free tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Tasks it's listed for (72)
- Rewrite for tone Beginner
- Summarize a long document Beginner
- Proofread and fix grammar Beginner
- Outline a long-form article Beginner
- Cited quick answers Beginner
- Deep research report Advanced
- Literature scan Intermediate
- Compare products or vendors Intermediate
- Draft a runbook Intermediate
- Draft support replies Beginner
- Summarize a ticket thread Beginner
- Build an FAQ from tickets Intermediate
- Analyze a spreadsheet Beginner
- Excel formula help Beginner
- Generate an illustration Beginner
- Storyboard frames Intermediate
- Plan your week Beginner
- Meeting notes to actions Beginner
- Draft email in Outlook/Gmail Beginner
- Make a slide deck Intermediate
- Explain a concept simply Beginner
- Study plan Beginner
- Lesson plan for teachers Intermediate
- Ad copy variations Beginner
- Content calendar Beginner
- SEO brief Intermediate
- Competitor messaging analysis Intermediate
- Campaign visuals Beginner
- Personalized outreach email Beginner
- Account research brief Intermediate
- Objection handling practice Beginner
- Call notes to CRM update Intermediate
- Proposal draft Intermediate
- Write a job description Beginner
- Interview question bank Beginner
- Policy summary for staff Beginner
- Onboarding checklist Beginner
- Explain a financial statement Beginner
- Budget spreadsheet Intermediate
- Variance commentary Intermediate
- Market/company research Intermediate
- Summarize a contract Beginner
- Regulation research Intermediate
- Compliance checklist Intermediate
- Plain-language rewrite Beginner
- Patient letter drafting Beginner
- Summarize policy updates Beginner
- Scheduling templates Intermediate
- Intake form design Beginner
- Explain a CVE Beginner
- Phishing awareness content Beginner
- Security policy drafting Intermediate
- User story writing Beginner
- PRD draft Intermediate
- Synthesize user feedback Intermediate
- Competitive teardown Intermediate
- Meal plan and grocery list Beginner
- Household budget Beginner
- Gift ideas Beginner
- Shopping research Beginner
- Itinerary planning Beginner
- Up-to-date travel info Beginner
- Packing list Beginner
- Video script Beginner
- Repurpose content Beginner
- Thumbnail concepts Beginner
- Podcast show notes Beginner
- Business plan draft Beginner
- Website copy Beginner
- Customer review replies Beginner
- Bookkeeping categorization Intermediate
- Social post batch Beginner