Microsoft Copilot Autopilot: what it is, pricing, and how to use it at work
In plain words: A persistent cloud agent (formerly called Scout) with its own identity that works in Teams and Outlook. Announced Sep 25, 2026 with the new Copilot Home and Code.
Free tierNo
PriceUsage-based (check site)
Ease of use●●●○○
Acts on the webCheck site
Who it's for
Microsoft 365 businesses that want a background agent in Teams and Outlook.
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Pricing tiers
| Billing | Agent features (Cowork, Code, Autopilot) use usage-based billing; seats stay on a per-user license. Exact prices: check the official site |
|---|---|
| Availability | Private preview |
Checked on the official site or help pages in October 2026. Prices change often; confirm on blogs.microsoft.com before buying.
Daily-use examples by profession
Pros and cons
Pros
- Own identity inside Microsoft 365
- Works where your team already is
Cons
- Private preview only
- Usage-based billing can be hard to predict
Bottom line
Microsoft Copilot Autopilot is best for: Background work in Teams and Outlook. Start on the cheapest plan that fits, give it one real task from the list above, and check its work before relying on it.