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Microsoft Copilot Pro Price Hikes & Price History (2026)
Updated May 30, 2026 · Researched & fact-checked by Shaheer
Microsoft Copilot Pro has stayed at $20/month since it launched in January 2024. It is the consumer add-on that puts Copilot inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, separate from the Microsoft 365 plans that later bundled Copilot in.
At a glance
- Current price
- $20.00 (Pro (monthly))
- Price held since
- Jan 2024
Key takeaways
- Microsoft Copilot Pro has stayed at $20/month since it launched in January 2024.
- It is the consumer add-on that puts Copilot inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- It is separate from the Microsoft 365 plans, which later bundled Copilot in and raised their own prices.
- If you already pay for Microsoft 365, it is easy to end up paying for AI twice without noticing.
Microsoft Copilot Pro price increase history
No price increase recorded. Copilot Pro has held at $20/month per person since January 2024. In 2025 Microsoft added a consumer version of Copilot to the Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans (raising those prices instead), but the standalone Copilot Pro price has not moved.
What Microsoft Copilot Pro costs right now
- Pro (monthly): $20.00 (US)
Has Microsoft Copilot Pro raised its price?
No. Microsoft Copilot Pro has held at $20/month since it launched in January 2024. It gives individuals the Copilot assistant inside the Office desktop and web apps, plus priority access during peak times.
Microsoft kept Copilot Pro at a flat $20 even as it raised the Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans in 2025 to bundle Copilot in. If you already pay for Microsoft 365, Copilot Pro stacks on top to add the in app features, so it is easy to end up paying for AI twice without noticing.
The reason this gets confusing is that Microsoft now sells consumer AI in two overlapping ways: a Copilot allowance folded into pricier Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans, and the standalone $20 Copilot Pro add-on for heavier in-app use. The Pro price has not moved, but the value question changed — for many people the AI now included in their 365 plan is enough, making the separate $20 redundant.
Because Copilot Pro and Microsoft 365 are billed separately, the simplest way to control the cost is to record both charges and decide whether you use the in app Copilot features enough to justify the extra $20 on top of whatever AI your 365 plan already includes.
Frequently asked questions
Has Microsoft Copilot Pro raised its price?
No. Copilot Pro has stayed at $20/month since it launched in January 2024.
How much does Microsoft Copilot Pro cost?
Microsoft Copilot Pro is $20/month per person in the US.
What is the difference between Copilot Pro and Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Copilot Pro ($20/month) is the consumer add-on for individuals. Microsoft 365 Copilot is the business product sold per seat. Microsoft 365 Personal and Family now also include a consumer version of Copilot in the plan price.
Do I still need Copilot Pro if I have Microsoft 365?
Maybe not. Microsoft 365 Personal and Family now include a consumer Copilot allowance. Copilot Pro adds heavier in-app use and priority access, so it is worth checking whether the bundled AI already covers your needs before paying the extra $20.
Why might I be paying for Microsoft AI twice?
Because Copilot Pro is billed separately from Microsoft 365. If your 365 plan already includes Copilot and you also subscribe to Copilot Pro, you can be paying for overlapping AI without realizing it.