Microsoft · Consumer AI assistant
Microsoft Copilot
The consumer Copilot app offers conversational help for answers, writing, ideas and images, with some Microsoft services adding Copilot inside their own apps.
WHERE IT CAN HELP
Useful strengths.
- Microsoft describes a free baseline Copilot experience for Windows use.
- The assistant can help with questions, writing and image creation; web research can return sources.
- You can use Copilot separately from a Microsoft 365 subscription for basic assistance.
WHAT TO WEIGH UP
The trade-offs.
- Usage limits and feature availability can vary by region and over time.
- The free assistant and Microsoft 365 Copilot are distinct experiences; access inside Office apps depends on a subscription.
- A citation or generated answer still needs review before you rely on it.
AN IDEA TO TRY
Plan a weekend trip with an accessible itinerary.
Original, illustrative example—not a claim that this output has been generated.
A prompt or brief to start with
Suggest a two-day itinerary in York for someone who prefers step-free routes. Link official venue access information, separate confirmed opening hours from suggestions, and give me a short list to verify before booking.
What you could create
A draft itinerary with source links and a separate accessibility and opening-hours check list.
BEFORE YOU SPEND
What does it cost to get started?
Microsoft Copilot
£0 GBP
Free baseline experience
Microsoft says Copilot is free to use on Windows; usage and features may vary.
Microsoft 365 Personal bundle
£8.49 GBP
Monthly subscription
A separate Microsoft 365 subscription that includes Copilot in select apps; this is not a standalone Copilot price.
The consumer assistant has a free baseline. The £8.49 figure is Microsoft's UK Microsoft 365 Personal bundle, which includes Copilot in selected apps; it is not the price of the standalone assistant.
Availability: Copilot is available on supported Windows, browser and mobile surfaces. Feature availability varies by region, device and account.
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