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Microsoft Copilot review
AI woven through Windows and Microsoft 365.
Microsoft Free tier API
At a glance
| Developer | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Current model | OpenAI models + Microsoft fine-tunes |
| Free tier | Yes — Copilot chat free with a Microsoft account, including in Windows and Edge |
| Paid from | ~$20/mo (Copilot Pro); M365 Copilot ~$30/user for business |
| Plan ladder | Free · Pro ~$20 · Microsoft 365 Copilot ~$30/user (business) |
| Context window | Varies by surface |
| Multimodal | Text, images, image generation, voice; embedded in Office apps |
| Public API | ✔ Yes |
| Open weights | ✕ No |
| Data & privacy | Commercial data protection on business tiers; consumer tier tied to Microsoft account |
| Official site | https://copilot.microsoft.com |
Pros & cons
What's good
- Lives inside Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams — no app-switching for Office users
- Free tier is genuinely capable for everyday questions
What to watch
- Standalone chat experience trails ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini
- Business value depends entirely on being a Microsoft 365 shop
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Who is Microsoft Copilot for?
Microsoft Copilot tends to suit people who want microsoft 365 users, business & teams, writing & content. There's a free tier, so the cheapest way to decide is simply to try it.
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