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Microsoft Copilot (Free tier)
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Microsoft Copilot's free tier is a product surface (chat + image tools) built into Edge, Windows, and copilot.microsoft.com.
Best for
Best for web-grounded everyday answers in Edge/Windows; weak as a raw developer model endpoint.
Pricing
Free to use at the access path below — no per-token bill for this tier.
What it does well
Web-grounded answers; integrated into Windows/Edge.
Where it struggles
Free tier limits; not a raw developer API.
Practical fit
- Search-grounded Q&A
- Everyday productivity questions
How to access it
1. Go to copilot.microsoft.com or open the Copilot app on Windows. 2. Sign in with a Microsoft account (optional for basic use). 3. Chat for free.
License & download
License: Proprietary (Microsoft Copilot)
Official: copilot.microsoft.com
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