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Microsoft Copilot Pro vs. Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Which One Is Right for You?

As the digital landscape evolves, AI-powered tools are becoming indispensable for enhancing productivity and creativity. Microsoft Copilot, an AI language model, offers two distinct flavors: Copilot Pro and Copilot for Microsoft 365. Let’s explore their differences and help you decide which one aligns with your needs.

1. Grounding and Integration

  • Copilot Pro:
    • Grounding: Web-based, relying on publicly available data.
    • Integration: Not directly integrated with Microsoft Teams.
    • Technical Expertise: Suitable for users with varying technical backgrounds.
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot:
    • Grounding: Utilizes an organization’s internal data “graph” for deeper context.
    • Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Teams.
    • Technical Expertise: May require a higher level of technical proficiency.

2. Features

  • Copilot Pro:
    • Availability: Web-based, accessible across browsers and platforms.
    • In-App Assistance: Unlocks the Copilot assistant within Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook.
    • Image Creation: Provides faster AI image creation with 100 boosts per day using the Designer tool.
    • Custom GPTs: Allows users to create custom Copilot GPTs.
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot:
    • Availability: Exclusively for Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscribers.
    • In-App Assistance: Seamlessly integrated into Microsoft 365 apps.
    • Enterprise Data Context: Understands your organization’s internal context.
    • Teams Collaboration: Enhances collaboration within Teams.

3. Availability to Microsoft 365 Clients

  • Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is available to our valued managed Microsoft 365 clients. Elevate your writing and productivity across Microsoft 365 apps, documents, and conversations.

Conclusion

Whether you’re an individual user seeking enhanced features or part of an enterprise requiring deeper data grounding, both Copilot Pro and Microsoft 365 Copilot have their merits. Choose wisely based on your unique requirements and enjoy the benefits of AI-powered assistance!

For more details, explore Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365