{"id":71823,"date":"2026-05-27T15:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softeng.es\/blog\/copilot-chat-microsoft-365-copilot-and-copilot-studio-differences-and-when-to-use-each-one\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T10:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T08:27:16","slug":"copilot-chat-microsoft-365-copilot-and-copilot-studio-differences-and-when-to-use-each-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softeng.es\/en\/blog\/copilot-chat-microsoft-365-copilot-and-copilot-studio-differences-and-when-to-use-each-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio: differences and when to use each one"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”section-post-default”]Microsoft Copilot is no longer a single tool, but an ecosystem of AI solutions for different business needs. Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio share the same AI base, but they do not serve the same purpose. In this article we explain what each one is, how they differ and how to choose the most suitable option for your company. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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When Microsoft launched Copilot<\/a>, it called it “Your everyday AI companion.”<\/em> But beyond the claim, what it was really doing was something much more ambitious: unifying all of its artificial intelligence capabilities into a single experience<\/strong>, to help users search for information, generate content and carry out their day-to-day tasks. <\/p>\n

At the time, Copilot was perceived primarily as a conversational assistant. However, what has happened since then is a much more profound evolution: today it is no longer just a chat, but an AI that combines work context<\/strong>, organizational data and web information to help you move faster in your day-to-day life. <\/p>\n

And that’s where the disconnect arises. Many organizations have stuck with that first idea of Copilot, without being fully aware of the extent to which it has evolved. The result: it is used on an ad hoc basis, it is underused or, directly, it is not understood what role it can really play within the business. <\/p>\n

To take advantage of the full potential of artificial intelligence in companies<\/a>, the first thing is to be clear about what we are talking about when we talk about Microsoft Copilot.<\/p>\n

What is Microsoft Copilot<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft’s proposal to bring artificial intelligence to everyday work. A set of solutions designed to help you do your job better: from writing and summarizing, to analyzing information, generating ideas or automating tasks.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

However, when we talk about Copilot, we are not talking about a single tool.<\/strong> Just as its concept has evolved, so have its component solutions.<\/p>\n

Today, under the Microsoft Copilot umbrella, different ways of applying AI in the enterprise coexist. And understanding that difference is key, because not all of them do the same thing or are intended for the same type of use. <\/p>\n

Within this ecosystem, there are three major pieces that should be kept in mind:<\/p>\n

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  1. Copilot Chat.<\/li>\n
  2. Microsoft 365 Copilot.<\/li>\n
  3. Copilot Studio.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Each one responds to a different level of use of artificial intelligence: from the most general access, to the integration in work tools or the creation of proprietary solutions adapted to the business.<\/p>\n

    What is Microsoft Copilot Chat: the gateway to generative AI?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Copilot Chat<\/a> is Microsoft’s artificial intelligence conversational assistant, designed so that any user can ask questions, generate content or receive help in day-to-day tasks using natural language.<\/p>\n

    It is available for both individual users and corporate environments, and can be used directly from the browser<\/strong>, integrated into tools such as Edge or accessed from within the work environment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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    <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”section-post-default”]Any profile, from business to IT, can use it to better understand a topic, advance a task or generate a first draft without the need for technical knowledge or complex configurations.<\/p>\n

    Key aspects about Copilot Chat:<\/span><\/h3>\n