Differences Between Paid Versions of Microsoft Co-pilot

Overview

• Focus: Differences between Co-pilot Pro and Co-pilot for Microsoft 365.
• Announcement: Microsoft introduces Enterprise data grounding to Co-pilot in office apps.

Microsoft Co-pilot

• AI Solution: Part of Microsoft 365 productivity suite.
• Versions:
  • Co-pilot Pro: $20/user/month.
  • Co-pilot for Microsoft 365: $30/user/month.

Enterprise Data Grounding

• Definition: Ability to use additional, relevant data beyond general knowledge from public data.
• Usage: Makes AI responses more relevant to specific business data.

Importance of Enterprise Data Grounding

• Current Availability: Only in Co-pilot for Microsoft 365 chat application (now just called the Co-pilot application) via teams.
• Upcoming Changes: Rolling out to desktop office apps between April and September.
• Temporary Solution: Currently, users can add up to three reference files manually.

Key Differences Between Versions

Co-pilot Pro

• Grounding: Limited to web data (no enterprise data grounding).
• Integration:
  • No integration with Microsoft Teams.
  • Can't summarize or search within teams.
• Data Protection: No enterprise-grade data protection.

Co-pilot for Microsoft 365

• Grounding: Uses enterprise data grounding, relevant to the organization’s data.
• Integration: Integrated with Microsoft Teams for chats, meetings, and document queries.
• Data Protection: Includes enterprise-grade data protection policies (e.g., data loss prevention, sensitivity labels).

Considerations for Choosing

• Usage Needs:
  • If using teams, document storage, and collaboration in Microsoft 365, Co-pilot for Microsoft 365 is recommended.
• Budget:
  • Co-pilot Pro may be suitable for cost-sensitive or smaller needs.
  • Teams Premium could supplement Co-pilot Pro for some features, but costs may increase.
• Organizational Fit: Assess how deeply your organization uses Microsoft 365 functionalities.

Pricing

• Co-pilot Pro: $20/month/user
• Co-pilot for Microsoft 365: Additional $10/month (total $30/month/user)
• Value Proposition:
  • Co-pilot for Microsoft 365 more beneficial for users who can leverage full features.
  • Consider selective rollout based on user proficiency and needs.

Integration Notes

• Desktop Integration:
  • Requires Microsoft family or personal subscription for free office apps integration.
  • Only Co-pilot for Microsoft 365 available for business-level Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

Conclusion

• Personal Opinion: Co-pilot for Microsoft 365 is likely worth the additional cost for organizations that can utilize its features fully.
• Inquires & Feedback: Input requested on pricing and features.