Copilot Pro upgrades the AI experience for Microsoft users.

Microsoft has expanded Copilot, its AI companion, to more folks. There's now Copilot Pro for consumers and expanded business options. The $20 per month Copilot Pro subscription gets you its AI-powered features in Microsoft 365 apps.

What’s going on here?

Microsoft launched Copilot Pro, a $20 monthly subscription for consumers.

What does this mean?

Copilot Pro get you Copilot access across Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook. Pro has priority access to new AI models, Designer (formerly Bing Image Creator) credits and the ability to make your own Copilot GPT. It doesn't include a Microsoft 365 subscription though, it’s a premium add-on for consumers and enterprise plans.

On the free side, Microsoft released new mobile apps for Copilot and added it to the Microsoft 365 mobile app. You can try out pre-made Copilot GPTs now for specific topics like fitness and cooking.

Microsoft also opened Copilot for Microsoft 365 to all businesses without seat minimums. It costs $30 per user monthly. Copilot for business integrates with Microsoft 365 data and apps like Teams.

Why should I care?

With Copilot Pro and expanded business access, Microsoft is bringing more advanced AI capabilities to mainstream users. The goal is to boost productivity through Copilot integration. Offering both free access and paid subscriptions allows Microsoft to scale Copilot rapidly.