Microsoft Copilot Studio Pay-As-You-Go now available with Azure subscription

Starting December 1, 2024, Microsoft introduced a flexible pay-as-you-go option for Copilot Studio messages, seamlessly integrated with existing Azure subscriptions. This new pricing model empowers developers to harness the full potential of Azure AI with scalable and cost-effective billing, making innovation more accessible and adaptable to your needs.  

Benefits of pay-as-you-go

  • Cost-effective: With a pay-as-you-go plan, you only pay for the actual time spent using Copilot Studio. This can be more cost-effective for an organization who only needs occasional access to the program.  
  • Flexibility: Pay-as-you-go plans offer more flexibility in terms of usage and payment. Users can choose when and how much they want to use Copilot Studio, without being tied to a fixed subscription plan.  
  • No commitment: Unlike traditional subscription plans, pay-as-you-go does not require users to commit to a long-term contract. This allows for more freedom and adaptability.  
  • Easy to upgrade: If your organization finds that they need more consistent usage of Copilot Studio, it is easy to switch over to a traditional subscription plan if there is the need for it. This allows for seamless scaling as needs change.   

How licensing is obtained to use the Copilot Studio pay-as-you-go option 

Starting December 1, 2024, you will have two options for licensing:    

  1. 25,000 messages capacity pack for $200/month is available to buy. 
  2. Pay $0.01 per message used, billed at the end of the month.  

Note that payments are processed through an Azure subscription. Additionally, you can combine both options, with messages from the Capacity Pack being used first.  

What is Copilot Studio?  

Copilot Studio is a platform designed for developers to create and customize AI-powered agents capable of performing tasks, answering questions, and engaging with users through text or voice. Seamlessly integrated with Microsoft 365 and Azure services, it provides a versatile solution for building intelligent, interactive agents.  

Key Features of Copilot studio 

  • User-Friendly Interface 

Offers an intuitive design, similar to Microsoft Power Automate, for seamless navigation.   

  • Customizable Knowledge Base 

Easily configure knowledge sources to empower your agents with the right information.   

  • Advanced Generative AI 

Leverage cutting-edge AI to craft responses and execute tasks efficiently.   

  • Seamless System Integration 

Connect effortlessly with various data sources and external services.   

  • Dynamic Topic Management 

Adapt and update topics in real-time to meet changing needs.  

How do you get started with using Microsoft Copilot Studio Pay-As-You-Go option? 

It is important to understand if your organization needs the option of pay-as-you-go for the use of Copilot Studio and if it meets your requirements. Take a look at the long-term use of the services provided and see if the decision you are making fits into your IT roadmap and is sustainable.   

With your users who will have access to the services as offered by Copilot Studio, do they really need full access and how adequately can you license them to avoid fines.   

Talk to our team of independent Microsoft licensing experts to understand what your needs are and support with how you can purchase the right licenses to use Copilot studio on a pay as you go basis. We can also guide you by looking at your license estate and fine tune your IT roadmap to take care of licensing cost and how to discover the right savings options.  

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