Microsoft Makes Copilot a Permanent Part of Microsoft 365 Business Plans Starting Today

My take: Okay, this one did not surprise me but it did make me sit up. Starting today, July 1, Microsoft is making its Microsoft 365 with Copilot plans permanent products: no more selling it separately as an add-on. Business Standard with Copilot lands at $23.50 per user per month, and Business Premium at $32. What makes me laugh is that standalone Copilot Business had an intro price of $18 until yesterday, and today it quietly jumps to $21 without ceremony. It is like that gym that tells you the launch price is forever, then sends you a July 1 email with the rate adjustment 🙄. That said, if you are a small or mid-size business and still have not integrated Copilot into Word, Excel, and Teams, there is no more 'I will evaluate it later' excuse: it is baked into the base price now. AI in your everyday tools is here to stay, and Microsoft already decided the cost for you.