AI Chatbots & Assistants
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's free AI chat assistant, built on OpenAI's models and woven into Windows, Edge, and Bing.
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DEV-TOP · horizontalWhat it does
Microsoft Copilot is a free conversational assistant for chat, web-grounded answers, and image generation, accessible from its own site, the Edge sidebar, Windows, and the Bing app.
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Free tier reality
Free to use without a paid plan; a Copilot Pro subscription adds priority access and deeper Microsoft 365 app integration.
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DEV-MID · rectangleKey features
- Web-grounded chat answers with citations
- Image generation (Designer)
- Windows and Edge integration
- Voice conversation mode
Best for
- Windows/Edge users wanting a built-in assistant
- Web-grounded answers with cited sources
Alternatives
ChatGPT
The original mainstream AI chatbot, from the company that kicked off the current AI boom.
Claude
Anthropic's conversational AI, known for long-context reasoning and careful, well-structured answers.
Gemini
Google's assistant, built into Search, Workspace, and its own standalone app.
DeepSeek
Free Chinese-built chatbot whose efficient reasoning models made global headlines.
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DEV-BOTTOM · horizontalMicrosoft Copilot FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Microsoft Copilot free?
Yes — Free to use without a paid plan; a Copilot Pro subscription adds priority access and deeper Microsoft 365 app integration.
What is Microsoft Copilot best for?
Windows/Edge users wanting a built-in assistant Web-grounded answers with cited sources
What platforms does Microsoft Copilot run on?
Microsoft Copilot is available on: web, desktop, ios, android.