CP101 – Microsoft Copilot Options & Licensing: The Ultimate Guide

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Right Copilot for Your Organisation

Copilot is Microsoft’s AI-powered virtual assistant. It uses large language models (LLMs) to answer your questions using a prompt and response interaction.

There are different Copilots available.

If you’re an admin, this article describes the different Copilots and can help you decide the Copilots that are right for your organisation.

If you’re an end user, have a Copilot installed, and not sure what Copilot you have, then this article can help you understand the Copilot that’s installed on your device.

CopilotDescriptionBest ForKey FeaturesLicensing RequirementType
Microsoft 365 CopilotIntegrated into Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook.Organisations using Microsoft 365.Enhances productivity by assisting with tasks, generating content, and providing insights.Requires Microsoft 365 E3, E5, Business Standard, or Business Premium licence.Subscription-based
Copilot in Power PlatformEmbedded in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents.Businesses leveraging Power Platform for app development and automation.Helps create apps, automate workflows, and build chatbots with ease.Requires Power Apps, Power Automate, or Power Virtual Agents licence.Subscription-based
Copilot in Dynamics 365Available in Dynamics 365 applications.Companies using Dynamics 365 for CRM and ERP solutions.Improves customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning with AI-driven insights.Requires Dynamics 365 licence.Subscription-based
Copilot in GitHubIntegrated into GitHub for developers.Development teams using GitHub for version control and collaboration.Assists in writing code, generating pull requests, and managing repositories.Requires GitHub Copilot subscription.Subscription-based
Copilot in Microsoft VivaPart of Microsoft Viva suite.Organisations focusing on employee experience and engagement.Enhances employee productivity and well-being through personalised insights and recommendations.Requires Microsoft Viva licence.Subscription-based

For more details on how these copilots can be leveraged for your organisation, please refer to the full article on Microsoft’s website.


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I am Yogeshkumar Patel, a Microsoft Certified Solution Architect and ERP Systems Manager with expertise in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain, Power Platform, AI, and Azure solutions. With over six years of experience, I have successfully led enterprise-level ERP implementations, AI-driven automation projects, and cloud migrations to optimise business operations. Holding a Master’s degree from the University of Bedfordshire, I specialise in integrating AI with business processes, streamlining supply chains, and enhancing decision-making with Power BI and automation workflows. Passionate about knowledge sharing and innovation, I created AI-Powered365 to provide practical insights and solutions for businesses and professionals navigating digital transformation. 📩 Let’s Connect: LinkedIn | Email 🚀

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