What is the difference between M365 Copilot Premium and Basic?

Premium costs $30/month with priority access; Basic is free with standard access and potential restrictions.

Which organizations lose Copilot features in Office apps?

Companies with over 2,000 M365 users will lose Basic Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

When do the new M365 Copilot restrictions take effect?

The changes and restrictions begin on April 15, 2024.

Will small businesses be affected by Copilot changes?

Organizations with fewer than 2,000 users will not lose any existing Basic Copilot functionality.

Microsoft M365 Copilot Changes April 2024: Premium vs Basic

Microsoft is implementing significant changes to its M365 Copilot service starting April 15, introducing clearer distinctions between paid and free versions. The company will rename its offerings to "M365 Copilot (Premium)" for the $30 monthly subscription and "Copilot Chat (Basic)" for the free tier, with each level offering different performance guarantees.

Large organizations with over 2,000 M365 users will face additional restrictions, losing access to Basic Copilot features within Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These enterprises will retain access only through the M365 Copilot app and Outlook, potentially pushing them toward paid subscriptions to maintain full functionality across their software suite.

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