Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's AI assistant, free and built into Windows.
What is Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft's AI assistant: it answers questions with web citations, generates images, works by voice and comes built into Windows, Edge and the Office apps. Its consumer version is free and requires no subscription; you only pay if you want higher limits and full integration with Word, Excel and Outlook inside Microsoft 365 Premium.
Pros
- Free for personal use, no subscription
- Built into Windows and Edge: always within reach
- Answers with web citations and image generation included
- Solid Spanish interface and responses
Cons
- Throttles usage at peak times on the free plan
- Real integration with Word, Excel and Outlook requires Microsoft 365 Premium
- Less capable than ChatGPT or Claude on complex tasks
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Copilot free?
Yes, the consumer version is free at copilot.microsoft.com and in its apps, with usage limits at peak times. Microsoft retired the old Copilot Pro and its features now sit inside Microsoft 365 Premium ($19.99/month).
Is it the same as Microsoft 365 Copilot?
No. This is the consumer assistant; Microsoft 365 Copilot is the business product that plugs into Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook with a per-user licence.
Does it work in Spanish?
Yes, the interface, the answers and voice mode all work in Spanish.