Which Version of Microsoft Copilot Makes Sense for Your Organization?

What is Microsoft Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is an advanced AI assistant designed to work within Microsoft 365 and across platforms like Windows and Bing, as well as with enterprise data via Microsoft Graph.

Copilot brings the capability of large language models (LLMs) to enterprise environments, where it uses your company data to deliver personalized and more accurate responses for your organization.

Versions of Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft has introduced different versions of Copilot to meet the varying needs of businesses and individual users:

Microsoft Copilot (Free Version):

• Designed for individual or SMB users, this version allows users to leverage AI in Windows and Bing to perform tasks like writing, organizing data, and managing calendars.

Copilot for Microsoft 365:

• Integrates Copilot across Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Can tap into company-specific data such as documents, emails, and chat logs, allowing users to solve problems and create more efficiently.
• Available for a subscription fee of $30 per user per month.

Copilot Pro:

• Offers elevated features, such as priority access to GPT-4 Turbo during high-traffic periods and the ability to generate images using Designer from Bing Image Creator. ,
• Enables users to extract deeper insights from their data and apply AI across more complex tasks.
• Available for $20 per user per month

Is Microsoft Copilot Right for Your Business?

For large enterprises, the productivity gains offered by Copilot for Microsoft 365 could outweigh the costs of its $30 per user subscription.

Larger organizations may also already have the resources to train and scale Copilot for a better ROI.

However, for smaller organizations or individual users, Microsoft Copilot’s free version or Copilot Pro may provide sufficient AI-powered enhancements without the need for extensive customization.

Next Steps

Interested in speaking with a professional about what makes the most sense for your organization? Contact OptfinITy today at info@optfinITy.com or 703-790-0400.