Is Copilot free? What Microsoft Copilot gives you for free in 2026
By the ChatGBot Team · Published October 27, 2026
Short answer: yes, Microsoft Copilot is free to use. The consumer Copilot app and website cost nothing with a Microsoft account. You pay only for more usage and Microsoft 365 features, or for the business version at work. Here is what the free plan covers, where it stops, and a simpler way to use several top AI models in one place.
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- Chat: ask questions, write, summarize and brainstorm at copilot.microsoft.com or in the Copilot app.
- Web answers: replies that pull from the web, with links to sources.
- Built into Microsoft tools: Copilot shows up in Windows and Edge, so it is easy to reach.
Features and limits on the free plan change often, and usage can be capped when demand is high. If you want to know what Copilot is under the hood, read what is Microsoft Copilot.
What costs money
- More usage and Office features: Microsoft stopped selling Copilot Pro on its own and moved those features into Microsoft 365 Premium, a paid personal plan.
- Copilot at work: Microsoft 365 Copilot for businesses is a separate add-on, billed per user.
Free vs paid Copilot at a glance
| Plan | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Copilot (free) | Free | Everyday questions and web answers |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | Monthly subscription | Heavy use and Copilot in Word, Excel and Outlook |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | Per user, for business | Teams working inside Microsoft 365 |
| ChatGBot | One subscription | Using GPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Qwen and GLM in one chat |
Is free Copilot enough?
For quick questions and web lookups, free Copilot is a solid choice, especially if you already live in Windows and Edge. It is less flexible when you want a second opinion: you get Microsoft's take, not a choice of models. Microsoft is betting on reach over raw power, a strategy we cover in why distribution is king in AI.
A simpler way to compare AI models
If you want to ask GPT, Claude and DeepSeek the same question and keep the best answer, ChatGBot puts them in one chat, with image generation, PDF chat, web search and voice included. Still shopping around? See our list of Copilot alternatives, or compare is ChatGPT free and is Qwen free.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Copilot free?
Yes. The consumer version of Copilot on the web and in the mobile apps is free to use with a Microsoft account. Usage can be limited during busy periods.
Is Copilot Pro still available?
Microsoft stopped selling Copilot Pro as a standalone plan for new customers and moved its features into Microsoft 365 Premium. Check Microsoft's plans page for current pricing.
Is Copilot the same as ChatGPT?
No. Copilot is Microsoft's assistant. It is built on OpenAI's GPT models and Microsoft's own models, and is closely tied to Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365.
Is Microsoft 365 Copilot free for work?
No. Microsoft 365 Copilot for businesses is a separate paid add-on, priced per user.
Can I use GPT and Claude in one app instead?
Yes. ChatGBot gives you GPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Qwen and GLM in one chat with one subscription.
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Free Copilot is a good start. When you want more than one model, ChatGBot puts GPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Qwen and GLM in one chat.
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