Microsoft 365 · by Microsoft · verified September 25, 2026
Copilot: only as good as your Office habit.
Microsoft's AI is a different purchase: you're buying AI inside Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Copilot Pro is gone (support ended August 1, 2026), so premium Copilot now comes only with Microsoft 365 Premium.
Microsoft Copilot plans and prices, September 2026
Copilot Free
- Copilot in Windows, Edge and on the web
Microsoft 365 Premium
- Full Office apps
- Up to 6 TB OneDrive shared by up to 6 people
- Premium Copilot for the subscription owner only
- Usage limits apply
Copilot Pro
Retired- Retired
- AI where your documents already live
- M365 Premium bundles Office, storage and AI for $19.99
- Annual plan at $199.99 is shared with up to 6 people (Office + storage)
- No standalone paid Copilot plan any more
- Premium AI features are for the subscription owner only
- Little reason to pick it if you don't use Office
Best for: Freelancers, small businesses and households that spend hours a week in Word, Excel and Outlook.
Verdict: Buy the ecosystem, not the chatbot. If Office is your day, it earns its price; otherwise look elsewhere.
Microsoft Copilot price history
| Date | Price | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | — | Microsoft 365 Premium: Became the only way to get premium Copilot after Copilot Pro was retired |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Copilot Pro: Retired; support ended |
Latest news
- Copilot Pro retired
Support ended. Premium Copilot now only via Microsoft 365 Premium ($19.99/month).
Microsoft Copilot pricing questions
How much does Microsoft Copilot cost?
Microsoft Copilot has 2 plans on sale, from free to $19.99/mo. The cheapest paid plan is Microsoft 365 Premium at $19.99/mo.
Is Copilot Pro still available?
No. Microsoft stopped selling Copilot Pro and ended support on August 1, 2026. Premium Copilot now comes with Microsoft 365 Premium ($19.99/month or $199.99/year).
Do family members get Copilot on M365 Premium?
They get Office apps and storage, but the premium Copilot features are for the subscription owner only.
Sources
Checked against the official pages below on September 25, 2026. Prices are USD before local tax. See how we verify prices and the change log.