Microsoft has been testing adding AI-powered Office apps, the most important feature of Copilot Pro, into the Microsoft 365 subscriptions in recent months. What was previously only available in Australia, New Zealand, and a number of countries across Asia is now expanding to most markets worldwide.

According to emails, Australian 365 Family users will also see an increase from AU$139 to AU$179, while 365 Personal subscribers will have a rise from AU$109 to AU$159. That's a 45% price hike, and it's all for AI features and enhancements in apps that's contributing to it.

Microsoft hasn't said for how long this "limited time" offer will last, but presumably it will only last for a year or two to help ease the transition between the old pricing and the new pricing. New subscribers won't be offered the option to pay for the Classic plans.

Microsoft 365 subscriptions now cost 30 percent more for home users, but Copilot and AI image editing are included. There's a way out for existing customers.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced on Thursday that it has added Copilot AI features to its Microsoft 365 suite for individual users. This move comes a day after the company introduced on-demand AI agents for businesses.