Foxy vs. Simply Good Coffee

Both keep plastic out of the water path. Foxy costs $199 on pre-order; Simply Good Coffee's plastic-free brewer lists at $479.99.

Competitor details last verified October 13, 2026. Sources are listed at the bottom of this page.

Side-by-side specs

Spec	Foxy	Simply Good Coffee
Price	$199	$479.99 list ($399.99 on sale)
Capacity	8 cups (40 oz)	8 cups (40 oz)
Brew time (full pot)	About 6 minutes	About 6 minutes
Brew temperature	195–205°F	195–205°F
Bloom	Yes, one-touch Bloom button	Yes, automatic
Programmable timer	Yes, 24-hour timer	No (Programmable model sold separately)
Materials in the water path	304 stainless steel reservoir and Borosilicate glass carafe 304 stainless steel heating tube, water lines, showerhead and filter basket Medical-grade silicone seals	Borosilicate glass reservoir and carafe 304 stainless steel boiler, plumbing, showerhead and filter basket Medical-grade silicone seals and connectors
Plastic in the water path	None	None claimed by manufacturer
Silicone in the water path	Yes: seals and connectors only	Yes: reservoir cover, carafe lid seal, connectors, drip stop
Exterior	Stainless steel, with BPA-free plastic on parts that never touch water	Plastic
Keeps coffee warm	Up to 2 hours	About 40 minutes
Warranty	1-year warranty	5 years
Returns	30 days, even if used	30 days
Made in	China	China

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About Simply Good Coffee Plastic-Free Brewer

Simply Good Coffee makes an 8-cup drip brewer whose water path is 304 stainless steel, borosilicate glass and medical-grade silicone. It brews at 195–205°F, has an automatic bloom cycle, and is built to SCA Golden Cup standards.

It now includes a 5-year replacement warranty as standard. A separate Programmable model adds a timer.

Where Simply Good Coffee wins

Simply Good Coffee has a longer track record: over 600 reviews averaging 4.7 stars, coverage from Wirecutter, Wired, CNET and Forbes, a separate programmable model, replacement parts sold for every component, and a longer standard warranty (5 years to Foxy's 1).

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Foxy Drip Coffee Maker · $199

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Questions about Foxy vs. Simply Good Coffee

Is Foxy cheaper than Simply Good Coffee?

Yes. Foxy is $199 on pre-order. Simply Good Coffee's Plastic-Free Brewer lists at $479.99 and was on sale for $399.99 when we last checked.

Do both keep plastic out of the brew path?

Yes. Both use stainless steel, borosilicate glass and medical-grade silicone where water and coffee flow. Both also use some plastic on the outside, where it doesn't touch your water or coffee.

How do the warranties compare?

Foxy comes with a 1-year warranty. Simply Good Coffee now includes a 5-year replacement warranty as standard with its Plastic-Free Brewer. Both give you 30 days to return it.

Which one should I buy?

If you want a brand with years of reviews and press behind it, Simply Good Coffee is a solid choice. If you want the same plastic-free brew path for less, that's exactly why we made Foxy.

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Last verified October 13, 2026. Prices and specs change; tell us if something's out of date.