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Choosing the Best Microsoft Copilot License for Your Business

Taylor Maguire
November 21, 2024
Explore the key differences between Microsoft Copilot licenses to choose the ideal fit for your business operations and budget.
Choosing the Best Microsoft Copilot License for Your Business

Recently, AI products have been making headlines for their ability to assist business professionals with everyday tasks. One standout option is Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Copilot has quickly become the go-to AI tool for many business professionals and owners, thanks to its seamless integration with all applications in the Microsoft Office 365 suite.

However, with so many options available, selecting the right licensed version can be a bit overwhelming.

To help you navigate this, let’s explore the different Copilot licenses and find the best fit for your needs.


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Copilot with data protection (previously called Bing Chat Enterprise)

Access Requirements: Available for free to all users with an ENTRA ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), and can be accessed online at Copilot.


Highlights:

  • Advanced AI Integration: All Copilot functionalities utilize the latest GPT models, including OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo and DALL-E 3.
  • Secure AI-Powered Communication: Engage in AI-driven chat for work while ensuring robust commercial data protection.
  • Data Privacy Assurance: User and business data is safeguarded, preventing any leaks outside the organization.
  • Reliable, Data-Driven Responses: Responses are grounded in web data, providing complete and verifiable answers with citations, along with visual aids like graphs, charts, and images.

Copilot Pro (for personal use)

Access Requirements: You need an M365 Personal or Family plan to use Copilot Pro.


Highlights:

  • Access to Cutting-Edge AI: Consumers can utilize the latest AI models, including OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo.
  • Seamless Integration: Enjoy smooth integration with Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, available on PC, Mac, and iPad.
  • AI-Powered Features: Effortlessly generate documents, presentations, and emails with AI assistance, plus create images—all within a single platform.

Pricing Information: This version is available directly from the Microsoft website, costs $27 CAD per user per month, and is intended for personal use only.

Copilot for Microsoft 365 (for commercial use)

Access Requirements: To use the Copilot for Microsoft 365 add-on, you need one of the following base licenses: Office 365 E3, E5, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium, E3, or E5. The list is growing to include more options, now also featuring Microsoft 365 F3, F1, Business Basic, and Office 365 E1.


Highlights:

  • AI-Powered Productivity Tool: Copilot connects with your organization’s Microsoft 365 apps and services to provide personalized insights and recommendations.
  • Natural Language Interaction: You can communicate with Copilot in everyday language to assist with writing, creating presentations, searching for information, generating ideas, summarizing meetings, and analyzing data.
  • Collaborative Workspace with Copilot Pages: This feature offers an AI-driven environment where you can transform AI responses into shareable and editable documents, supporting side-by-side editing, collaborative prompting, and a focused full-screen view.
  • Real-Time Collaboration: Work together in Copilot Pages to refine responses, brainstorm ideas, and build a shared understanding in real time.
  • Automated Workflows with Copilot Agents: These agents automate tasks like data retrieval and workflow processes, seamlessly integrating with SharePoint and Dynamics 365.

Pricing Information: For more information regarding the pricing for Copilot for Microsoft 365 (for commercial use) please reach out to our sales team via email: sales@empyrion.net.

Other AI-Driven Copilot Options

Microsoft Teams Premium

Access Requirements: Add-on to an Office 365 or Microsoft 365 plan that includes Teams.


Highlights:

  • AI-Powered Meeting Insights: Get smart summaries of meetings, organized chapters, tasks, live captions in different languages, personalized timeline markers, and notes.
  • Customizable Teams Experience: Tailor your Teams appointments, webinars, and meeting templates to showcase your brand effectively in all communications.

Pricing Information: For more information regarding the pricing for the Microsoft Teams Premium add-on please reach out to our sales team via email: sales@empyrion.net.

Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales

Access Requirements: To use the Copilot for Sales add-on, you need a base license from Office 365 E3, E5, or Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium, E3, E5. It is also included with Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise.


Highlights:

  • Seamless Integration with Dynamics 365: Works directly with Dynamics 365 and also supports third-party CRMs like Salesforce.
  • Personalized Customer Engagement: Enhance customer interactions using AI-driven insights and recommendations.
  • Streamlined Workflow: Keep your work efficient with integrated data between Microsoft 365 apps and your CRM.
  • All-in-One Add-On: Includes Copilot for Microsoft 365 in a powerful package.

Pricing Information: For more information regarding the pricing for the Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales add-on please reach out to our sales team via email: sales@empyrion.net.

Microsoft 365 Copilot for Service

Access Requirements: To use the Microsoft 365 Copilot for Service add-on, you need one of the following base licenses: Office 365 E3, E5, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium, E3, or E5. The list is growing to include more options, now also featuring Microsoft 365 F3, F1, Business Basic, and Office 365 E1.


Highlights:

  • Designed for Service Agent Efficiency: Helps service agents work more effectively.
  • AI-Powered Diagnostics: Use AI to troubleshoot issues and draft responses for customers.
  • Improved First-Call Resolution: AI-based routing identifies issues and connects them to the best agent for resolution.
  • Integration with Microsoft 365: Includes Copilot for Microsoft 365, allowing seamless use with Teams and other M365 apps.

Pricing Information: For more information regarding the pricing for the Microsoft 365 Copilot for Service add-on please reach out to our sales team via email: sales@empyrion.net.

Microsoft Copilot for Security

Access Requirements: To use the Microsoft 365 Copilot for Security add-on, you need one of the following base licenses: Office 365 E3, E5, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium, E3, or E5. The list is growing to include more options, now also featuring Microsoft 365 F3, F1, Business Basic, and Office 365 E1.


Highlights:

  • Enhanced Security Support: Strengthen your security with AI-driven assistance and quick fixes.
  • Proactive Threat Detection: Analyze large data sets to identify threats before they can cause damage.
  • Seamless Integration: Works with Sentinel, Intune, and Defender to catch threats that other solutions might miss.
  • Rapid Incident Response: Address security incidents in minutes instead of hours or days.

Pricing Information: For more information regarding the pricing for the Microsoft 365 Copilot for Security add-on please reach out to our sales team via email: sales@empyrion.net.

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