Compare Microsoft Loop, Copilot Pages, and Copilot Notebooks

Microsoft Loop, Microsoft 365 Copilot Pages, and Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks are tightly integrated tools within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem that help users collaborate, organize, and create content using AI. While each has distinct capabilities, they complement each other to support fluid, intelligent workflows. Knowing the differences helps you choose the right tool at the right time.

Loop is a flexible collaboration platform that offers real-time co-authoring through workspaces and portable components, which are portable pieces of content that stay synchronized wherever they're shared.
Copilot Pages are editable, shareable canvases generated from Copilot responses.
Copilot Notebooks are AI-powered spaces that bring together files, chats, and pages to help users reason, summarize, and create content grounded in context.

Key differences between Loop, Copilot Pages, and Copilot Notebooks

This table provides a quick snapshot to help you understand the core differences between Loop, Copilot Pages, and Copilot Notebooks.

Topic	Microsoft Loop	Copilot Pages	Copilot Notebooks
What is it?	A collaborative workspace with real-time components and pages.	An editable canvas created from Copilot responses.	An AI-powered notebook that organizes content and enables contextual Copilot use.
When to use it?	When collaborating live with others on modular content.	When you want to save and refine Copilot-generated content.	When working on a project that benefits from AI summarization and structured thinking.
What's included?	Loop components (lists, tables, tasks), pages, and workspaces.	Copilot-generated text, tables, and visuals.	Files, chats, pages, links, meeting notes, and Copilot instructions.
Where to find it?	In the Loop app (loop.microsoft.com) or embedded in Teams, Outlook, Word, etc.	In the Microsoft 365 Copilot app or via Copilot Chat.	In the Microsoft 365 Copilot app or embedded in OneNote.

Detailed comparison of Loop, Copilot Pages, and Copilot Notebooks

This table takes a closer look at specific ways Loop, Copilot Pages, and Copilot Notebooks differ and connect, including strengths and trade-offs, to help guide your decision-making.

Topic	Microsoft Loop	Copilot Pages	Copilot Notebooks
AI integration	Medium—Loop supports Copilot in some contexts, but not deeply integrated.	High—Copilot responses are editable and saved directly into Copilot Pages.	Very High—Copilot is embedded and grounded in notebook content for tailored answers.
Collaboration	High—Real-time co-authoring with presence and shared cursors.	Moderate—Pages can be shared individually.	Low—Only individual pages can be shared; full notebooks are private.
Structure and organization	Modular—components and pages organized in workspaces.	Flat—each page is standalone.	Hierarchical—pages, files, and chats grouped by project context.
Use case fit	Best for dynamic, multi-user collaboration.	Best for capturing and refining Copilot output.	Best for deep work, research, and content synthesis.
Storage and lifecycle	Stored in OneDrive, SharePoint, or SharePoint Embedded depending on context.	Stored in SharePoint Embedded; lifecycle tied to user account.	Stored in SharePoint Embedded; lifecycle managed like OneDrive.

How do Loop, Copilot Pages, and Copilot Notebooks work together?

Loop

Copilot Pages show up in Loop and can be edited there.
Loop workspaces can include Copilot Pages and Notebooks.
Copilot in Loop can summarize pages, identify action items, and track edits.

Copilot Pages

Pages appear in the Loop app, Microsoft365.com, and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Pages can be added to Loop workspaces or Copilot Notebooks.
Pages are searchable and editable across Microsoft 365.

Copilot Notebooks

Notebooks can be created from Loop, OneNote, or Chat.
Pages created in Copilot Chat can be added to Notebooks.
Copilot Notebooks are portable across Microsoft 365 apps.

How to decide between Loop, Copilot Pages, and Copilot Notebooks

Choose Loop if you need to collaborate in real time with others using flexible, modular components. Great for team planning, task tracking, and co-authoring.
Choose Copilot Pages if you want to quickly capture and refine AI-generated content in a persistent, editable, and shareable format. Ideal for drafting, brainstorming, or summarizing.
Choose Copilot Notebooks if you're working on a project that requires gathering multiple sources, asking Copilot questions grounded in that content, and generating insights or summaries. Perfect for research, onboarding, or content development.

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