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 how they differ, factually.
| Aspect | Format Painter for Gmail (this site) |
Format Copier (formatpainter.com) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, permanent — the full painter, 10 applies a month | No — 14-day trial |
| Card required to try it | No | Yes — the trial starts at checkout |
| Price | $5.99/year or $14.99 lifetime (Pro) | $4.50/year, subscription |
| Pay-once option | Yes — $14.99 lifetime | Not listed (July 2026) |
| Ways to trigger a paint | Four — toolbar paintbrush, right-click, popup, keyboard shortcuts | Right-click and keyboard shortcuts |
| Team licensing | One key for the whole team, deployed by policy or pasted once | Not listed (July 2026) |
The short version
Format Copier is a $4.50/year subscription with a card-required 14-day trial. Format Painter for Gmail has a permanent free plan you can try with no card, a pay-once lifetime option, and team licensing. The table is the whole story — try the free plan and judge for yourself.
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