Microsoft · Platform playbook
Copilot: what you can automate on each plan
What you can automate with Copilot on personal Microsoft 365 plans. US prices: Personal $9.99/mo, Family $12.99/mo, Premium $19.99/mo.[1][2]
Copilot Tasks is moving to Copilot Cowork over the next few weeks. Write down your scheduled tasks and their prompts now, so you can check they made the move. Scheduled tasks on each assistant.
| Feature | What it does and who gets it |
|---|---|
| Tasks (one-off and scheduled) | Personal Microsoft accounts on M365 Personal, Family, Premium and Pro. Browses, works with files and uses connected services. Asks your approval for payments, sending and account changes. Moving to Copilot Cowork.[3] |
| Who in the family gets AI | On Family and Premium, Copilot is for the subscription owner only. Other members need their own subscription for Copilot features.[1] |
| Bring your context | Memory and instructions from other AI tools don’t transfer. Microsoft suggests a profile doc in OneDrive, Word or OneNote.[1] |
| Premium extras | “Extensive” Copilot usage and limited agentic AI usage; $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr.[1][4] |
Not sure Copilot is the right one for your house? Take the 2-minute picker.
Sources
- Microsoft: Copilot pricing for individuals (incl. FAQ)
- Microsoft 365 Blog: Meet Microsoft 365 Premium (Oct 1, 2025; US prices table)
- Microsoft Support: Using Copilot Tasks
- Microsoft Store: Microsoft 365 Premium
All checked Oct 18, 2026 unless noted. Prices change. If something’s out of date, reply to any newsletter issue and I’ll fix it.