💬 Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's free assistant for Windows and the browser
- Rating
- ★★★★☆
- Price
- Free; Office features with a Microsoft 365 subscription (prices change)
- Finnish
- Excellent
- Ease
- ●●●○○
- Privacy
- ●●○○○
Copilot is Microsoft's consumer AI assistant. You'll find it in Windows PCs, the Edge browser, a phone app and at copilot.microsoft.com. Copilot answers questions, searches the web with sources, helps with writing and can create images. It's a good choice if you already use Windows and don't want to install anything new. Consumer Microsoft 365 subscriptions also include Copilot features in Word and Excel. Check the answers, as they can contain mistakes.
Who it is for: Windows users who want an easy start.
Best for: Writing, Emails and letters, Finding information, Images, Studying, Presentations, Excel and data, Understanding health info, Money and budget
👍 Pros
- Already built into Windows and Edge
- Shows sources for web searches
- Free version covers everyday use
⚠️ Keep in mind
- The many Copilot product names are confusing
- Answers can be more generic than rivals'
- Office features require a subscription
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