MICROSOFT 365 COPILOT LICENSING






Microsoft 365 Copilot is a general-purpose AI assistant embedded across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Licensing Requirements
- Eligible Plans: Microsoft 365 E3/E5, Business Standard/Premium, Office 365 E1/E3/E5, and others
- Add-On SKU: Microsoft 365 Copilot is a paid add-on per user, not included by default in base plans
- Instead of $30 per user/month, Copilot Business will cost $21 a month and will be available for business with fewer than 300 users (the plan is still an add-on to an existing Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard or Premium plan)
Copilot Business

Month to Month Commitment
N/A
only annual plans available
Annual Commitment
(pay monthly)
N/A
Annual Commitment
(pay upfront)
$21
per user/month
$252
per user/year
Microsoft 365 Copilot

Month to Month Commitment
N/A
only annual plans available
Annual Commitment
(pay monthly)
$31.50
per user/month
Annual Commitment
(pay upfront)
$30
per user/month
$360
per user/year
Work with xMonthly to Choose Your Copilot


Choosing the right Copilot product and licensing model be difficult, especially when balancing development, deployment, and scalability needs. That’s where xMonthly comes in.
We can help your organization…
- Evaluate current and projected Copilot usage.
- Understand the cost implications of different licensing models.
- Set up Azure subscriptions and Power Platform environments.
Whether you’re just getting started or scaling enterprise-wide, xMonthly can guide you through the process and ensure you’re getting the most value from your investment in Copilot.
