Overview
Microsoft Copilot is available to all faculty, staff and students and the following tables outline the differences between the free and paid versions. The paid version offers more seamless integration and enhanced features, making it ideal for users who rely heavily on these tools for daily tasks. The free version provides robust functionality but may require additional manual steps.
General difference between the Free and Paid versions of Copilot
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Feature/Aspect
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Free Version
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Paid Version
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Functionality
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Basic functionalities like text suggestions, grammar corrections, and limited task automation.
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Enhanced functionalities including advanced AI-driven agents for tasks, seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps, and priority access to GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo.
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Integration
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Limited integration with Microsoft tools and third-party applications.
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Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.), allowing smoother workflows.
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Image Generation
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Limited boosts for AI image generation (15 boosts per day).
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Higher boosts for AI image generation (100 boosts per day).
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Security and Compliance
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Basic security features.
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Enterprise-grade security, privacy, and compliance.
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Customization and Scalability
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Limited customization options.
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Advanced customization and scalability options, including Copilot Studio for building unique copilots.
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Support and Updates
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Basic support and updates.
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Priority support and regular updates
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Difference between the Free and Paid versions of Copilot when using it in M365 Office Apps including Outlook, Edge Browser and Teams
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Feature/Platform
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Free Version
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Paid Version
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Microsoft 365
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Basic functionality like document summarization, email drafting, and meeting transcription. Requires manual steps such as uploading files for processing.
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Seamless integration with M365 apps (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.), allowing smoother and more efficient workflows. Enhanced productivity features like AI-driven agents for tasks.
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Edge
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Access to Copilot features like web-based chat and image creation. Limited boosts for AI image generation.
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Priority access to GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo during peak hours. Higher boosts for AI image generation.
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Teams
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Basic AI-powered chat and meeting insights. Requires manual steps for some tasks.
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Integrated AI-powered chat with secure access to organizational graphs. Enhanced collaboration features within Teams.
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Benefits of using Copilot in Teams
- Real-Time Meeting Insights: Copilot can summarize key discussion points, suggest action items, and answer questions during or after meetings. This helps ensure everyone is on the same page and important details are not missed.
- Automated Task Management: Copilot can automate routine tasks such as scheduling meetings, generating meeting notes, and tracking action items. This reduces the administrative burden on team members and allows them to focus on more strategic activities.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Copilot assists with real-time editing, change tracking, and version control in shared documents. This makes collaboration smoother and more efficient, ensuring that everyone is working with the most up-to-date information.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Copilot can analyze large datasets and provide meaningful insights, helping teams make informed decisions without needing specialized analytical skills. This is particularly useful for interpreting complex data and spotting trends.
- Streamlined Communication: Copilot helps manage email and messaging overload by suggesting responses, summarizing email threads, and prioritizing messages. This promotes efficient workflows and helps team members stay on top of important communications.
Benefits of using Copilot in Outlook
Using Copilot in Outlook offers several benefits that can significantly enhance your email management and productivity:
- Email Summarization: Copilot can transform long email threads into concise summaries, making it easier to catch up on conversations without reading through every message1.
- Automated Email Drafting: Copilot can suggest subject lines, email templates, and even draft entire emails based on the content and context of your messages. This helps save time and ensures your emails are well-structured.
- Prioritization and Categorization: Copilot helps you categorize and prioritize your emails, ensuring that important messages are highlighted and dealt with promptly.
- Calendar Management: Copilot can suggest the best times for meetings and appointments based on your schedule, helping you avoid conflicts and manage your time more effectively.
- Task Creation: Based on your emails and calendar events, Copilot can help you create to-do lists and reminders, ensuring that you stay on top of your tasks.
- Integration with Other Microsoft Apps: Copilot seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft apps like Word and Excel, allowing you to pull in relevant data and documents directly into your emails