Microsoft Copilot
Free assistant built into Windows, Edge and Office.
Free plan
- Best for
- Windows and Office users
- On your PC
- No, online only
- Works on
- Web, iPhone, Android, Windows
- Made by
- Microsoft
What’s good
- Already on most Windows PCs
- Premium adds Copilot inside Word, Excel and Outlook
- Free plan includes images and voice
Downsides
- Microsoft does not say which model answers you
- Not on the LMArena text board
- Copilot Pro was retired; Microsoft 365 Premium replaced it
At a glance.
- Best for
- Windows and Office users
- Price
- Free plan, then $9.99/mo
- Works on
- Web, iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac
- Open source
- No
- Made by
- Microsoft
- Website
- copilot.microsoft.com
Should you use it?
It is #6 of 10. Good for windows and office users; for most people, ChatGPT is the better start.
Can I run it myself?
No. It only runs online.
Your prompts and files go to the company’s servers. See the local options in this category for a private alternative.
Want it offline? The best local option for ai chat is Qwen Chat.