How to Choose a Copper CRM Alternative
Copper is built around Google Workspace, but teams look elsewhere for three main reasons: they are not fully on Google, they need deeper features and integrations, or cost climbs at higher tiers. The right replacement depends on which of those pushed you to look.
If you want an all-in-one that works with any stack, HubSpot adds marketing and a free CRM, and Zoho CRM offers more features for the price. For a simple sales pipeline, Pipedrive is built for it.
For AI-assisted selling, Freshsales is affordable with a free tier, for flexible workflows monday fits, and for inside-sales calling Close is built for it. Compare whether you are Google-first or stack-agnostic, then weigh features and cost.
Copper CRM Alternatives Compared
Every published price below was checked against the vendor's own pricing page in 2026. The Copper row is included so you can see what each alternative competes against, including its Google Workspace focus, which several alternatives are not tied to.
| Alternative | Best for | Starting price (verified 2026) | Free tier | Why teams switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HubSpot | Teams wanting an easy all-in-one with marketing | Free CRM; Sales Hub Starter $15/seat/mo | Yes | Free CRM plus sales and marketing in one |
| Pipedrive | Sales teams wanting a simple pipeline | Essential $14/user/mo; up to $99 | No | Visual pipeline, fast adoption |
| Zoho CRM | Value-focused teams wanting depth | Free (3 users); Standard $14; Enterprise $40 | Yes | Feature depth at a low cost |
| Freshsales | AI-assisted selling on a budget | Free (3 users); Growth $9; Pro $39 | Yes | Built-in AI and a low entry price |
| monday sales CRM | Teams wanting a flexible visual workspace | Basic $12/seat/mo; Pro $28 (3-seat min) | No | Customizable boards and work management |
| Salesforce | Enterprises needing power and ecosystem | Starter $25/user/mo; Enterprise $175 | No | Deepest customization and AppExchange |
| Close | Inside sales and calling teams | Solo $9/seat/mo; Essentials $35 | No | Calling, SMS, and email built in |
| Insightly | SMBs needing CRM plus projects | Plus $29/user/mo; Professional $49 | No | CRM plus project delivery |
| Nimble | Relationship-focused small teams | About $25/user/mo | No | Social and relationship-first CRM |
| Bitrix24 | Teams wanting a free all-in-one suite | Free (unlimited users); paid from about $61/mo | Yes | Free CRM plus a collaboration suite |
| Copper CRM (for reference) | Google Workspace-first teams | Starter $9/seat/mo; Professional $49 | No | The baseline these alternatives compete with |
How We Scored These Alternatives
Match scores weigh four things: how well the tool covers what Copper does well, strength where buyers want more (stack independence, deeper features, or lower cost), value at typical team sizes, and ease of use. A higher score means a closer fit for the widest range of teams, not that it wins for every use case.
Sources
Pricing verified in 2026 against each vendor pricing page: HubSpot pricing, Pipedrive pricing, Zoho CRM pricing, Freshsales pricing, monday CRM pricing, Salesforce pricing, Close pricing, Insightly pricing, Nimble pricing, and Bitrix24 pricing.
Verified on 15 September 2026 by the SaaSRat editorial team. Pricing and contract terms change often; confirm current rates with the vendor before purchasing.
