UF Business Library: Copilot Quick Start Guide: Free Copilot Account

Free Copilot

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

Visit the Copilot Website: Go to copilot.microsoft.com.
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).
Access Copilot: Once signed in, you can start using Copilot for free directly from the website.

Free Copilot Account

Free Copilot v Pro: What's the Difference?

Here's a comparison between the free and Pro versions of Microsoft Copilot:

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.