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Which Microsoft Copilot Should You Use?

With several Microsoft Copilot experiences available, it can be difficult to know which one to use. Each is designed for a specific purpose, so choosing the right one helps you work faster, find better information, and get more accurate results.

Copilot	Best for
Copilot Search	Finding files, documents, or trusted information from connected sources.
Copilot Chat	Asking questions, drafting content, summarizing documents, translating text, or brainstorming ideas.
Copilot Cowork	Working alongside AI to complete tasks within your current Copilot experience, without switching to another tool.
Copilot Scout	Using a dedicated AI workspace to guide and complete larger tasks from start to finish.
Copilot Researcher	Performing deep research by gathering and combining information from multiple sources into a comprehensive answer.
Copilot Analyst	Analyzing datasets, identifying trends, comparing information, and generating data-driven insights.

A simple way to choose is to think about your goal:

Need to find something? Use Copilot Search.
Need a quick answer or help writing? Use Copilot Chat.
Want AI to help complete your current task? Use Copilot Cowork.
Need AI to manage a larger task in its own workspace? Use Copilot Scout.
Researching a topic across many sources? Use Copilot Researcher.
Working with numbers or business data? Use Copilot Analyst.

Understanding these roles makes it easier to select the right Copilot for the job. Instead of relying on a single AI experience for everything, you can choose the one that best matches your task and get more focused, efficient, and reliable results.