Microsoft Copilot: pricing, features and alternatives
Microsoft's AI assistant, available as a standalone app and inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Starting price
- $9.99/month
- Free plan
- No
- Difficulty
- Beginner-friendly
- API
- Not listed
- Last checked
Microsoft Copilot plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99/month | 1 person, 1 TB, Copilot in Office apps |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99/month | Up to 6 people (AI for owner only) |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | $19.99/month | Extensive Copilot usage, 2 TB |
| Microsoft 365 Pro | $99.99/month | Highest Copilot usage, 5 TB |
Prices are taken from Microsoft Copilot's official pricing page and were last checked on November 7, 2026. Yearly plans are shown as the monthly equivalent. Prices change often, so confirm on the official site before you buy. See Microsoft Copilot's pricing page.
What Microsoft Copilot is good for
- Drafting documents in Word
- Analyzing spreadsheets in Excel
- Summarizing email in Outlook
Things to know before you choose
- Office-app Copilot features require a Microsoft 365 subscription
- Family plan AI features are for the subscription owner only
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Microsoft Copilot alternatives
- ChatGPTAI Assistants OpenAI's AI assistant for chat, writing, image creation, deep research and everyday tasks. Free plan · from $8/month Compare Microsoft Copilot vs ChatGPT
- ClaudeAI Assistants Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding (Claude Code) and agentic work. Free plan · from $20/month Compare Microsoft Copilot vs Claude
- Google GeminiAI Assistants Google's Gemini assistant with image, video and music generation, Deep Research and Google app integration. Free plan · from $4.99/month Compare Microsoft Copilot vs Google Gemini
- GammaProductivity AI tool that creates presentations, documents and websites from a prompt. Free plan · from $12/month
- GrammarlyWriting Writing assistant that checks grammar, tone and clarity, with AI text generation. Free plan · from $12/month, billed yearly
- NotionProductivity All-in-one workspace for docs, databases and projects, with built-in AI agents. Free plan · from $10/month, billed yearly
Frequently asked questions
Does Microsoft Copilot have a free plan?
No. Microsoft Copilot does not list a free plan; paid plans start at $9.99/month.
How much does Microsoft Copilot cost?
Microsoft 365 Personal: $9.99/month; Microsoft 365 Family: $12.99/month; Microsoft 365 Premium: $19.99/month; Microsoft 365 Pro: $99.99/month. Prices are from Microsoft Copilot's official pricing page, last checked on November 7, 2026.
What are the best Microsoft Copilot alternatives?
ChatGPT (free plan · from $8/month), Claude (free plan · from $20/month), Google Gemini (free plan · from $4.99/month), Gamma (free plan · from $12/month).
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