Microsoft Edge with Copilot review

Edge with Copilot is the default AI browser for many Windows users, and Microsoft has made it easy to reach. The Copilot sidepane sits at the top right to summarize, compare or answer questions about the page, and a Copilot new tab routes any question, search or site. Journeys groups related pages, searches and chats so you can pick up research later, and Copilot can compare options across tabs, help write and create images. Microsoft says Copilot users in Edge may get a higher free allowance, and that agents and complex multi-step tasks need a Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft 365 Personal costs $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year and also brings Word, Excel, PowerPoint and 1 TB of storage, which makes it the cheapest paid entry here. It ranks lower because Microsoft's page is vague on what browser actions Copilot actually performs, and features vary by market and device.

Who it is for

Windows and Microsoft 365 households who want tab comparisons and summaries in the browser they already have.

Price

Copilot in Edge is free with limits; Microsoft 365 Personal for higher limits and agents $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.

Microsoft 365 Personal $9.99/month $99.99/year
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Copilot sidepane to summarize, compare or answer without leaving the page
• Copilot new tab page that routes a question, search or site
• Journeys that group related pages, searches and chats
• Compare across tabs, writing help and Image Creator
• Copilot connectors and memory that personalize answers

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Already installed on most Windows PCs
• Strength: Microsoft 365 Personal adds Word, Excel, PowerPoint and 1 TB of storage
• Strength: Optional features such as memory can be turned on or off
• Weakness: Microsoft's page does not detail what browser actions Copilot can take
• Weakness: Agents and multi-step tasks need a Microsoft 365 subscription
• Weakness: Feature availability varies by device, market and browser version

Key facts

• Free use: Copilot sidepane and new tab, with usage limits
• Microsoft 365 Personal: $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year
• Trial: 1 month free on Microsoft 365 Personal
• Organization: Journeys group past browsing
• Mobile: Copilot in the Edge mobile app

Where it ranks

Microsoft Edge with Copilot is No. 8 in our Best AI Browsers verdict.