Microsoft Copilot: Free Account

How to sign up and understand the free vs. Pro versions

To sign up for a free Microsoft Copilot account, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Copilot Website: Go to copilot.microsoft.com.
  2. Sign In or Create an Account: Click on the “Sign in” button located at the top right corner. If you don’t have a Microsoft account, you can create one using your personal email address (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo).
  3. Access Copilot: Once signed in, you can start using Copilot for free directly from the website.

Free Copilot Account vs. Copilot Pro: What’s the Difference?

Feature Free Copilot Copilot Pro ($20/month)
AI Model Access GPT-4o (with potential downgrades during peak times) Priority access to GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo, ensuring consistent performance even during high demand
Microsoft 365 Web App Integration Not available Integrated into web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook
Microsoft 365 Desktop App Integration Not available Available if you have a separate Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription
Image Creator Boosts 15 boosts per day 100 boosts per day for creating, editing, and resizing AI-generated images
Custom GPTs and Early Access Not available Access to Copilot GPT Builder and Copilot Labs for creating custom chatbots and early feature previews
Chat History and Personalization Basic access Enhanced personalization and access to chat history across devices
Note: Copilot Pro is designed for individual users. If you have a Microsoft 365 Family subscription and have shared it with others, each person would need to purchase their own Copilot Pro subscription to access Pro features.

Summary

  • Free Copilot: Ideal for casual users who need basic AI assistance, such as answering questions or generating simple content.
  • Copilot Pro: Suited for users seeking advanced features, integration with Microsoft 365 apps, and enhanced performance during peak times.

Written by Copilot. Formatted by ChatGPT. Edited by Peter Z McKay.