Microsoft Merges Productivity and AI Tools Under One Subscription
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) shares edged higher Wednesday, closing at $518.82 after unveiling its consolidated Microsoft 365 Premium plan. The $19.99/month offering bundles Office applications with AI-powered Copilot features, effectively replacing the standalone Copilot Pro subscription.
The strategic MOVE aligns Microsoft's pricing with OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus, signaling intensified competition in the AI-enhanced productivity space. While existing Copilot Pro users retain access, Microsoft confirms no automatic migration to the new tier—a calculated approach to maintain enterprise client flexibility during the transition.