Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's free AI assistant for Windows, Edge and the web.
- Pricing
- Free plan + paid
- Category
- Chat assistants
- Facts checked
- 3 October 2026
Our verdict The easy free choice on a Windows PC.
Good
- Free to use
- Built into Windows
Not so good
- Office app features need a Microsoft 365 plan
What it can do
- Chat and writing
- Image creation
- Built into Windows and Edge
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