Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's AI assistant for writing, summarising and images, tied into Office apps.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
PriceFree; paid Microsoft 365 and Copilot plans vary
Our verdict
The natural pick if you already work in Word, Excel and Outlook. Features depend on your plan and region, which can be confusing.
Good
- Free to start
- Connects with Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
- Apps on every major platform
Not so good
- Features vary by plan and region
- Best value needs Microsoft 365
Best for
people who want it freeAI featuresevery device
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