Microsoft Copilot
by Microsoft · copilot.microsoft.com ↗
Microsoft's AI assistant (formerly Bing Chat) for web search, writing, and image generation across Windows, Edge, and Microsoft 365.
chatbot assistant productivity
- Category
- AI Assistants
- Business model
- Freemium
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2023-02
- Record updated
- 2026-07-30
- Founded
- 1975
- Headquarters
- US
Overview
Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft's AI assistant, formerly Bing Chat, available in Windows, Edge, Bing, and mobile apps. It combines OpenAI models with Microsoft's search index to provide web-grounded answers, writing help, and image generation. Core features are free, and Copilot Pro adds newer models and Microsoft 365 integration.
Key features
- Web-grounded answers with cited sources via Bing
- Built into Windows, Edge, and mobile apps
- Image generation powered by OpenAI models
- Copilot Pro integration with Microsoft 365 apps
Use cases
- Search-style questions with sourced answers
- Drafting and rewriting text while browsing
- Generating images from text prompts
Pricing
Core Copilot features are free; Copilot Pro is a paid subscription that adds newer models, higher limits, and Microsoft 365 integration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Copilot free?
Yes. Core Copilot features are free; Copilot Pro is a paid tier with newer models and Microsoft 365 integration.
What was Copilot called before?
Microsoft Copilot evolved from Bing Chat, which launched in 2023 and was rebranded as Copilot later that year.
Which models power Microsoft Copilot?
Copilot combines OpenAI's models with Microsoft's Bing search index for web-grounded answers.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-07-30.
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