Microsoft Copilot

Category: assistants • Released 2023

Everyday AI companion with web search grounding and free GPT-4o access

Microsoft Copilot provides free access to GPT-4o with Bing search grounding, image creation via Designer, and document summarization in Microsoft Edge without requiring a paid subscription.

Pricing Structure & Model AccessFree for personal use via web and Edge; Copilot Pro is $20/month for Microsoft 365 app integration.

freemiumOfficial Pricing

Free Access QuotaFree access to GPT-4o, Designer image generation boosts, and web search grounding.

Free Tier Limits15 Designer boosts daily; Copilot Pro ($20/mo) unlocks Office 365 app integration.

Requirements & Verification

No Account Required (Instant)Verified: 2026-10-18

Core Capabilities & Features

Bing web search grounding

Designer image generator

Edge page summarization

Notebook mode

Who It's Best Suited For

Ideal for practitioners focused on Office doc assistance, Bing-grounded search, Image creation.

Execution Environment

Web browser cloud SaaS. No local GPU or installation required.

Tags & Keywords

#microsoft #bing #gpt-4o #chat #office

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