No, Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is not included as a free feature with standard Office 365 (now Microsoft 365) subscriptions; it requires an additional purchase.
Understanding Microsoft Copilot for Business
While your Microsoft 365 subscription provides a comprehensive suite of productivity applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a premium add-on. It's designed to integrate advanced AI capabilities directly into these everyday tools, offering significantly enhanced functionality for business users.
This powerful AI assistant helps in various ways, such as:
- Drafting documents in Word, transforming your ideas into coherent text.
- Analyzing data in Excel, uncovering insights and creating compelling visualizations from raw data.
- Creating presentations in PowerPoint, turning outlines into polished slides with design suggestions.
- Summarizing emails and managing calendars in Outlook, streamlining communication and scheduling.
- Facilitating meeting summaries and action items in Teams, ensuring clarity and follow-through after virtual meetings.
Copilot for Microsoft 365 Pricing Structure
For business users, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is available as a separate paid plan. It offers extensive features that go beyond the basic functionalities of Microsoft 365 applications, making it a valuable tool for boosting productivity and creativity.
Here’s a breakdown of the typical pricing for the Copilot for Microsoft 365 plan:
Subscription Model | Cost (per user) |
---|---|
Monthly | $30 per month |
Annually | $360 per year |
This dedicated plan ensures that you get a lot more advanced AI functionality seamlessly integrated across your Microsoft 365 applications, providing a significant upgrade to your digital workspace.
For more detailed information on Microsoft Copilot and its capabilities, you can visit the official Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 page.