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Copper vs Zoho CRM

Copper and Zoho CRM are both CRM tools. Copper is aimed at small businesses and agencies, while Zoho CRM is aimed at small businesses and enterprise. Zoho CRM costs less, from $20/mo versus $29/mo for Copper. Only Zoho CRM has a free plan.

Copper

CRM built to run inside Gmail and Google Workspace

Zoho CRM

Affordable CRM inside the Zoho suite

PricingPaid · $29Freemium · $20
Starting price$29/mo$20/mo
Free planNoYes
Free trial14 days15 days
Built forSmall businesses, AgenciesSmall businesses, Enterprise
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb, ios, android
CountryUSIN · 2005
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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 Zoho CRM if

Cost-conscious SMBs and mid-market companies, especially those using other Zoho products.

  • Very strong value per feature
  • Deep customization at mid tiers
  • Seamless with other Zoho apps

Look elsewhere if: Teams prioritizing UX polish (Attio, Pipedrive) or already on Google/HubSpot ecosystems.

Copper vs Zoho CRM 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

Zoho CRM

  • Free$0Up to 3 users
  • Standard$20/user/mo$14/user/mo billed annually
  • Professional$35/user/mo$23/user/mo billed annually
  • Enterprise$50/user/mo$40/user/mo billed annually
  • Ultimate$65/user/mo$52/user/mo billed annually

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

Zoho CRM · Key features

  • Leads, contacts, deals with scoring and assignment rules
  • Workflow automation and Blueprint process guidance
  • Omnichannel: email, telephony, social, WhatsApp, live chat
  • Zia AI for predictions, anomaly detection and writing
  • Custom modules, functions, Canvas UI designer
  • Analytics, dashboards and Zoho suite integration

Cons

  • Dense, dated-feeling UI in places
  • Support can be slow
  • Learning curve for setup

Copper vs Zoho CRM: FAQ

Which is cheaper, Copper or Zoho CRM?

Zoho CRM starts at $20/mo and Copper at $29/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do Copper and Zoho CRM have a free plan?

Copper has no free plan, a 14-day free trial. Zoho CRM has a free plan.

Not sure yet?