4 Helpful ChatGPT Features Available for Free on Copilot

Many of ChatGPT’s most useful features are only available if you pay for a subscription. This can be frustrating especially if you just want to try them out without spending money.

Good news is that Microsoft Copilot offers 4 helpful ChatGPT features available for free. You don’t need to pay for any subscription to use them.

With Microsoft Copilot you can easily access tools like writing assistance, summaries, idea generation and coding help—all at no cost. These 4 helpful ChatGPT features available for free make it easy to explore the power of AI without any additional expenses.

Whether you’re working studying or simply curious about AI, Microsoft Copilot allows you to boost your productivity without worrying about monthly payments.

How to Access ChatGPT’s O1 Model

Microsoft now offers free, unlimited access to OpenAI’s powerful o1 model through Copilot’s Think Deeper feature. This is the same advanced AI model that ChatGPT users pay $20 a month to use.

To try it, visit copilot.microsoft.com or open Copilot on your PC. Click the sparkle icon next to the microphone in the search bar. Responses may take a few extra seconds, but the wait is worth it for better reasoning and detailed answers.

Make sure to sign in with your Microsoft account. If you don’t sign in, you’ll only have access to basic Copilot features.

When I tested Think Deeper with a complex prompt like “Create a detailed 30-day half-marathon training plan for a busy schedule,” it provided a thoughtful plan with backup options—much better than a simple, generic answer.

This trait stands out because of O1’s excellent thinking abilities. It performs more accurately and thoughtfully than basic models and is better at handling difficult tasks. As there are no usage restrictions this is a fantastic free tool to test out. Please note that responses may be a little slower than those of Pro users during peak hours.

Use Advanced Voice for Free

With Microsoft Copilot, you can now use advanced voice chat for free—something that was once a premium feature in most AI tools. There are no limits, so you can chat as much as you want without worrying about restrictions.

When I tried Copilot’s voice chat, I discovered that it was a lot like ChatGPT’s sophisticated voice feature. It understands you well and supports more than 40 languages allowing you to communicate naturally.

What I liked most is that Copilot can pull real-time information during voice chats. For example, if you ask, “What happened in the news today?” it gives you current updates—something ChatGPT’s voice chat can’t do without a subscription.

Copilot also improved its voice transcription feature. You can tap the microphone icon in the app or on the website to try it. For the best results, speak clearly and try complex prompts like, “Help me plan a weekend trip to Chicago focusing on architecture tours and local food.”

Enjoy Unlimited Access to Real-Time Information

You get unrestricted access to real-time information with Microsoft Copilot. Although web search is now available in ChatGPT’s free version, it frequently fails to deliver results that are actually current. In contrast, Copilot automatically pulls most recent data.

Copilot provided up-to-date news with sources when I tried it using a prompt like “What are today’s top news headlines?” While Copilot remained current and correct, ChatGPT occasionally displayed news from a day or two prior.

Voice capability of Copilot is also compatible with this real-time access. For instance, it promptly provided me with the most recent weather information when I inquired about it.

However, remember that AI chatbots—like Copilot—aren’t perfect for sensitive topics. Avoid relying on them for things like stock prices, medical advice, or important decisions.

One small issue I found is that Copilot occasionally directs users to a website’s homepage rather than the actual article. This problem also exists with ChatGPT’s web search.

For optimal & up-to-date results, always include a timeframe in your query such as “today,” “this week,” or “latest updates.”

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Microsoft Copilot Handles Bigger Tasks with Ease

Microsoft Copilot gives you free access to GPT-4o with its full context window which is a big advantage over ChatGPT’s free version. While both offer GPT-4o, ChatGPT limits usage and often switches back to a basic model.

Context window which serves as AI’s memory, regulates how much data it can remember throughout a conversation. Copilot can manage up to 128,000 tokens or about 96,000 words, without going over any free limits. This suggests that it can easily process and retain large amounts of text.

I tested this by pasting a 40-page document into Copilot and asking it to summarize and analyze specific sections. It did well, referring back to earlier parts of the text without any trouble.

This feature is great for coding tasks, research, document reviews, and long projects. You can upload one file at a time and have a detailed conversation while keeping the context.

👉 Download: Microsoft Copilot

Free version of Copilot is capable of doing the majority of daily chores even though ChatGPT Plus still includes some extra capabilities. Copilot is worth a try regardless of your level of experience with AI tools especially because it’s free and manages complicated tasks with ease.