Format Painter for Gmail vs. Format Copier
Both add a format painter to Gmail's compose window — despite the similar names, they're unrelated products by different developers. Here's the comparison that matters: the tool itself.
| Aspect | Format Painter for Gmail (this site) |
Format Copier (formatpainter.com) |
|---|---|---|
| Paintbrush in Gmail's own toolbar | Yes — a native-feel button right in the compose bar | Not listed (July 2026) |
| Ways to trigger a paint | Four — toolbar paintbrush, right-click, keyboard shortcuts, popup | Right-click and keyboard shortcuts |
| Choose what a paint carries | Yes — per-style settings (keep colors, skip lists, etc.) | Not listed (July 2026) |
| Saved styles (named presets) | Yes — up to 50, synced across devices (Pro) | Not listed (July 2026) |
| Free plan | Permanent — the full painter, 10 applies a month, no expiry | Trial only — up to 28 days, then paid |
| Refund policy | 14-day no-questions, stated up front | Not published on their site (July 2026) |
| Teams | Self-serve — one key, deployed by policy in ~10 minutes | By email inquiry |
| Price | Free plan $0 · Pro $5.99/year or $14.99 once | $4.50/year after the trial |
The short version
The price difference is about a dollar and a half a year — the tool difference is the point. A paintbrush that lives in Gmail's own toolbar, control over exactly what a paint carries, saved styles for the formats you reuse, a stated refund policy, and team licensing you can buy and deploy without emailing anyone. And you don't have to take our word for it: the free plan never expires, so try it before paying a cent.
Format Copier pricing and behavior were observed in July 2026 (v3.52) and may change — check their site for current details. We're not affiliated. Spotted an inaccuracy? support@formatpainter.app