Microsoft Copilot Studio

Microsoft Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) is Microsoft's enterprise platform for building, deploying, and managing custom AI agents without writing code. It targets IT teams and business analysts inside organizations already using Microsoft 365, Azure, or Dynamics 365 who want to automate workflows and build intelligent chatbots for internal or customer-facing use.

The platform provides a visual canvas for designing conversation flows, connecting to data sources, and defining agent behaviors. Pre-built connectors reach over 1,000 business systems including SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and the entire Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. Agents can be deployed directly into Microsoft Teams, SharePoint intranets, websites, or mobile apps with a few clicks.

Security and compliance are enterprise-grade: Copilot Studio inherits Microsoft's SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA compliance certifications, making it one of the few agent platforms suitable for regulated industries like healthcare and finance. Pricing is based on messages consumed, starting at $200 per month for 25,000 messages. The platform is most cost-effective for organizations already deeply invested in the Microsoft stack.