Microsoft Copilot
Creation Microsoft · USAMicrosoft's family of assistants for general use and enterprise work; Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Cowork, and GitHub Copilot must be recognized separately.
| Creator | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Access type | Closed service or model; access via the provider's authorized paths |
| Product / Family Launch | 2023 |
| Current names and versions | Microsoft Copilot; Microsoft 365 Copilot; Copilot Cowork; GitHub Copilot is a separate programming product |
| Input and output | Text, Image (input and generation), Audio, Office files |
| Access method | Website, Windows and Edge, Mobile App, Inside Microsoft 365 |
| Cost | The public version and enterprise/coding products have different plans and licenses; the freeness of one does not apply to the other. |
| Website | https://copilot.microsoft.com |
Strengths
- Products tailored for personal, office, and enterprise use
- Multi-model options in the Cowork environment according to access
Limitations
- Public version features are not identical to Microsoft 365 tools.
- Model availability and enterprise integration depend on the license and environment settings.
Best applications
Copilot is Not a Model
Copilot is the name of several products. To make the right choice, first determine whether you are working with the general assistant, Microsoft 365 tools, the Cowork environment, or GitHub Copilot.
Cowork Status
Official notes from October 2026 introduce GPT-6.1 Sol and Grok 4.7 in the Cowork model selector. This news does not mean that the same selector exists in all Copilot consumer products.
If you work within an organization, before connecting files and emails, check your environment permissions and connection access domain. Also, review Word, Excel, or slide outputs like any other draft.
Official sources of this review
This review was Oct 30, 2026 has been done and does not update automatically. The model, subscription plan, and product features are not identical; check your current account access and manufacturer documentation.