Poppins vs Cozi
Both help families stay organised, but they take different approaches. Cozi is a long-established calendar and lists app with a free tier; Poppins is an AI assistant you talk to across WhatsApp, SMS, email and the web. Here is how they compare.
| Poppins | Cozi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £9/month, everything included | Free (ad-supported), Gold $39/yr, or Cozi Max ~$79/yr |
| AI assistant | Included in every plan, conversational | On the Cozi Max tier only, mobile-only |
| WhatsApp & SMS | Yes | No |
| Email-in (forward newsletters) | Yes | Cozi Max tier only |
| Calendar sync | Google, Apple & iCal | Read-only calendar feeds |
| Unlimited family members | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware required | No | No |
Cozi details are accurate to the best of our knowledge as of June 2026 — check their website for the latest.
Why families choose Poppins
- A conversational AI assistant in every plan — no top tier to unlock
- Add things by WhatsApp or SMS, not just in the app
- Forward a school email and Poppins extracts the dates
- One simple price with every feature included
Where Cozi might suit you better
Cozi has a genuinely useful free tier and its annual plans cost less than Poppins. If you mainly want a shared family calendar and lists on a budget, Cozi is a solid choice. Poppins is for families who want an AI assistant they can message anywhere and everything in one plan.
Common questions
Is Poppins or Cozi cheaper?
Cozi's annual plans (Gold $39/yr, Max ~$79/yr) cost less than Poppins at £9/month. Poppins includes its AI assistant and WhatsApp, SMS and email access in that single price, where Cozi's AI sits on its top Max tier and it has no WhatsApp or SMS.
Does Cozi have an AI assistant?
Yes — Cozi added AI on its Max tier for event import, recipes and meal planning, though it is mobile-only and has no WhatsApp or SMS. Poppins includes a conversational assistant you can message on WhatsApp, SMS or email in every plan.
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