Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Trying to make sense of Microsoft's ever-changing Copilot licensing? You're not alone.
In this video, you'll get a practical walkthrough of how Microsoft's Copilot ecosystem is licensed today, including what is free, what requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and which products now consume AI credits.
You'll learn:
• What you get with free Copilot Chat included with Microsoft 365
• What the Microsoft 365 Copilot license unlocks (including Work IQ)
• How Copilot Cowork licensing works and why it now uses Copilot Credits
• The difference between Copilot Credits and GitHub Copilot Credits
• How Microsoft Scout licensing works and why it requires GitHub
• Where Copilot Studio fits into the picture
• When to use Chat vs. Cowork vs. Scout vs. Copilot Studio
• Tips for controlling AI credit costs and choosing the right tool for the job
By the end of this video, you'll have a much clearer understanding of Microsoft's AI licensing model so you can make better decisions for yourself, your team, or your organization.
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0:00 Copilot Licensing Explained
0:22 Copilot Chat Free
2:42 M365 Copilot Chat Licensing
5:28 Cowork Licensing and Credits
8:56 Microsoft Scout Licensing and Credits
11:38 When to use what
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Trying to make sense of Microsoft's ever-changing Copilot licensing? You're not alone.
In this video, you'll get a practical walkthrough of how Microsoft's Copilot ecosystem is licensed today, including what is free, what requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and which products now consume AI credits.
You'll learn:
• What you get with free Copilot Chat included with Microsoft 365
• What the Microsoft 365 Copilot license unlocks (including Work IQ)
• How Copilot Cowork licensing works and why it now uses Copilot Credits
• The difference between Copilot Credits and GitHub Copilot Credits
• How Microsoft Scout licensing works and why it requires GitHub
• Where Copilot Studio fits into the picture
• When to use Chat vs. Cowork vs. Scout vs. Copilot Studio
• Tips for controlling AI credit costs and choosing the right tool for the job
By the end of this video, you'll have a much clearer understanding of Microsoft's AI licensing model so you can make better decisions for yourself, your team, or your organization.
👋 Meet Me at Community Summit North America!
I'll be speaking and hanging out all week at Community Summit North America. If you're planning to attend, use my code ShaneYoung15_VIP to save 15% on your registration.
⚠️ Register before July 31 and save an additional $400 before the price increases!
👉 Register here: summitna.com/2026-summit-registration
Up your Power Apps Skills Today!
powerapps911.com/up-your-power-apps-skills
0:00 Copilot Licensing Explained
0:22 Copilot Chat Free
2:42 M365 Copilot Chat Licensing
5:28 Cowork Licensing and Credits
8:56 Microsoft Scout Licensing and Credits
11:38 When to use what
Let's connect!
powerapps911.com/shane
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC7_OGRP8BYvtGB8eZdPG6Ng/join
#copilot #m365copilot #licensing
