Microsoft Copilot: The Secret 90% Of Business Users Don't Know

Should your business pay for Microsoft Copilot… or switch to ChatGPT Business? Most Microsoft business users don’t realise there’s a hidden version of Copilot already included in their licence. In this episode, AI consultant and author Inbal Rodnay breaks it all down: what Copilot can do, how it compares to ChatGPT, the real cost differences, and how to choose the right AI tool for your team. If you’re a business owner, manager, or IT leader trying to decide between Microsoft Copilot vs ChatGPT, this is the clearest explanation you’ll find. What we cover: The difference between Microsoft Copilot, Copilot for Microsoft 365, and Copilot Chat What ChatGPT Business actually offers compared to ChatGPT Plus The pros and cons of each tool for small and mid-sized businesses A major Copilot feature 90% of Microsoft users don’t know about When it makes sense to pay for Copilot 365 When ChatGPT Business might still be the better option Security, privacy and data-governance considerations The impact of GPT-5 inside Copilot and ChatGPT Why Copilot adoption has suddenly improved in 2025–2026 A Power User’s personal workflow using Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity Comet and Notion AI. If your business already uses Microsoft 365, this episode could save you a lot of money. Before you buy AI licences for your staff, watch this. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:54 Microsoft Co-Pilot versus Chat GPT Business - which to choose? 02:39 Understanding ChatGPT Business 05:41 Understanding Microsoft Co-Pilot 06:09 The hidden secret most people don't know about Co-Pilot 08:25 Comparing Costs of Chat GPT and Co-Pilot 11:57 Use Cases for paid version of Microsoft Copilot 15:16 Mobile and Desktop Applications of Copilot 17:43 Integrating Co-Pilot with Microsoft Services 19:10 ChatGPT Business vs. Co-Pilot: Making the Right Choice 21:38 Why Microsoft Co-Pilot is now a no-brainer for 2026 22:59 The Competitive Landscape: Google vs. Microsoft vs. OpenAI 26:43 Navigating Multiple AI Tools: A Power User's Perspective 30:25 Choosing the Right AI Tool for Your Business Needs 34:12 Summary and last thoughts About My Guest – Inbal Rodnay Inbal is an AI implementation specialist, keynote speaker and author of “AI Magic: Six Steps to AI Mastery in Your Firm.” She has won several awards including FinTech Leader of The Year 2025 and Most Innovative Women in Technology 2025, Silver Medalist. Inbal advises professional services firms, SMEs and leadership teams on safe and effective AI adoption.