Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AI copilot?
An AI copilot is an assistant built directly into an app that helps you as you work, offering suggestions, completions, and answers in context. It stays inside the tool you're using, whether a code editor, browser, or office suite, and assists with the task in front of you rather than going off to complete jobs on its own.
What's the difference between a copilot and an AI agent?
A copilot assists you inside an app while you stay in control, suggesting the next step and waiting for you to accept it, while an AI agent works autonomously, taking many steps to finish an entire task with little supervision. The copilot helps you do the work; the agent tries to do the work for you.
What is the best AI copilot for coding?
The best coding copilot depends on your setup. GitHub Copilot is the most widely adopted and slots into many editors, while Cursor and Windsurf are full editors built around AI with deeper project awareness. Developers often try a couple, since the right fit comes down to your language, codebase size, and how the suggestions feel.
How much does an AI copilot cost?
Most AI copilots cost around ten to twenty dollars a month per user, with free tiers or trials common for individuals. Office and enterprise copilots are often priced per seat and may require a business plan. Costs add up across a team, so it helps to confirm the value on the specific app before rolling it out.
Do AI copilots work in any app?
AI copilots work only in the apps they're built for or integrated with, not universally across your computer. A code copilot lives in editors, an office copilot lives in documents and email, and a browser copilot lives in your browser. Before choosing one, confirm it supports the exact app where you spend your time.
