Copper vs Nutshell
Copper and Nutshell are both CRM tools aimed at small businesses and agencies. Nutshell costs less, from $19/mo versus $29/mo for Copper.
CRM built to run inside Gmail and Google Workspace
Small-business CRM with built-in email marketing and AI notetaker
| Pricing | Paid · $29 | Paid · $19 |
| Starting price | $29/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Built for | Small businesses, Agencies | Small businesses, Agencies |
| Platforms | web, ios, android | web, ios, android |
| Country | US | US |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Copper if
Small, relationship-driven teams and agencies that run entirely on Google Workspace and want a CRM that lives inside Gmail.
- Deepest Google Workspace integration of any mainstream CRM
- Very little manual data entry thanks to automatic logging
- Clean, easy interface for non-sales teams
Look elsewhere if: Microsoft 365 shops or budget-sensitive sales teams needing heavy customization (HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho CRM).
Choose Nutshell if
Small B2B sales teams that want an easy CRM with email marketing, chat and forms built in and human support included.
- CRM and email marketing in one bill
- Unlimited contacts and storage on all plans
- Free live support on every tier
Look elsewhere if: Teams needing a large app ecosystem, a free CRM or heavy outbound calling (HubSpot, Pipedrive, Close).
Copper vs Nutshell pricing
Copper
- Basic$29/user/mo$23 billed annually; 2,500 contacts
- Professional$69/user/mo$59 billed annually; 15,000 contacts, workflow automation
- Business$134/user/mo$99 billed annually; unlimited contacts, email series
Nutshell
- Foundation$19/user/mo$13 billed annually; 100 open leads limit
- Growth$32/user/mo$25 billed annually; quotas, lead assignment rules
- Pro$49/user/mo$42 billed annually; 5 pipelines, sales automation
- Business$67/user/mo$59 billed annually; 10 pipelines, audit log
- Enterprise$89/user/mo$79 billed annually; SSO, SQL access, phone support
Copper · Key features
- Chrome extension that shows CRM records inside Gmail and Calendar
- Automatic logging of emails, meetings and contact details
- Drag-and-drop pipelines with AI flags for slipping deals
- Projects and tasks that start automatically when deals close
- Email templates, bulk email and multi-step email series
- Workflow automation and custom reports on higher plans
Cons
- Not built for Outlook or Microsoft 365 users
- More expensive per seat than Pipedrive or Zoho CRM
- Contact caps on Basic and Professional can force upgrades
Nutshell · Key features
- Drag-and-drop pipelines with custom stages and stage goals
- Two-way Gmail and Outlook email and calendar sync
- AI notetaker for Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls
- Built-in email marketing with segmentation and automation
- Web chat, AI chatbot, forms and landing pages on every plan
- Quotes, invoices and contracts with e-signatures as an add-on
Cons
- Foundation is limited to 100 open leads
- Advanced marketing, SMS and prospecting are paid add-ons
- Smaller integration marketplace than HubSpot or Pipedrive
Copper vs Nutshell: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Copper or Nutshell?
Nutshell starts at $19/mo and Copper at $29/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Copper and Nutshell have a free plan?
Copper has no free plan, a 14-day free trial. Nutshell has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.