Microsoft Copilot
AI-powered search assistant merging Bing search with GPT-4 conversational intelligence
4/ 5
200M+monthly
2023
FreemiumFree with Bing, Copilot Pro $20/mo, Copilot for Microsoft 365 $30/user/mo API web windows ios android chrome-extension
Visit Microsoft CopilotAbout Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat) combines the Bing search engine with GPT-4 powered conversational AI, creating a hybrid that merges traditional search results with AI-generated summaries. Integrated across Windows, Edge, Microsoft 365, and other Microsoft products, Copilot provides AI search capabilities wherever users work. The platform supports creative, balanced, and precise conversation modes, image generation with DALL-E, and multi-modal inputs. For enterprise users, Copilot integrates with Microsoft 365 to search across emails, documents, and meetings.
Key Features
- Bing search engine with AI summaries
- GPT-4 powered conversational answers
- Image generation with DALL-E
- Deep Microsoft 365 integration
- Multiple conversation styles
- Plugin and extension support
- Code interpreter capabilities
- Enterprise data search via Graph
Pros
- Deep integration with Microsoft ecosystem
- Free tier includes GPT-4 access
- Strong for enterprise and workplace search
- Image generation included
- Available across Windows and Edge
Cons
- Tied to Microsoft ecosystem
- Search quality can lag behind Google
- Enterprise features require expensive M365 subscription
Tags
ai-searchmicrosoftbingenterprise-searchintegrated-search
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