Microsoft Copilot Features Explained: Free vs Paid vs ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot Chat: Free AI Assistance for Your Business

Big news for Microsoft 365 users:

Microsoft has introduced a free version of Copilot Chat, bringing AI-powered assistance straight into the apps you already rely on. This means businesses can now tap into smart tools without any extra cost.

What Can Copilot Chat Do? With Copilot Chat, you can:

• Summarise emails quickly

• Draft documents with ease

• Locate files in seconds

All while keeping your data secure within your Microsoft 365 environment.

How Does It Compare to Other Tools? You might be wondering how Copilot Chat stacks up against tools like ChatGPT and whether it’s worth upgrading to the full Microsoft Copilot experience. Let’s take a closer look.

What Is Microsoft Copilot Chat? Copilot Chat is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. It’s available at no extra cost for users with eligible Microsoft 365 Business or Enterprise licences (e.g., Business Basic, Standard, Premium; E3/E5).

Designed to help you work smarter, Copilot Chat provides secure, web-grounded AI assistance directly inside the apps you already use.

How to Access Copilot Chat? You can access Copilot Chat by:

• Signing in with your work or school account at copilot.microsoft.com

• Using Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or Teams

Comparison: Copilot Chat Free vs Paid vs ChatGPT 

In Conclusion Microsoft’s free version puts AI right at your fingertips, helping you work smarter without sacrificing security or paying for costly upgrades.

Start simple:

• Use Copilot Chat to manage emails

• Organise meetings

• Speed up research

All within your secure Microsoft 365 environment. And when your business is ready to take things further, upgrading to the full Microsoft Copilot is an easy next step.

Further information For more information, email [email protected] or give us a call on 08 9418 4119