Copper
A CRM that lives inside Gmail and Google Workspace.
What Copper does
Copper was started in 2013 under the name ProsperWorks and was renamed in 2018. Its whole idea is to work inside Google Workspace, as a panel in Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive.
For a team that already lives in Gmail, that means a contact's deal history shows up right beside an email, with no tab-switching and little copying of data.
Copper aims at service businesses, such as agencies, consultancies and construction firms. Its project tools let you turn a closed deal into a project to deliver.
Setup and learning curve
Installing the Gmail panel and importing contacts takes about an hour. Pipelines and automation take a day or two to tune.
Copper pricing
Basic
- $29 if billed monthly
- Up to 2,500 contacts
- Pipelines and task automation
Professional
- $69 if billed monthly
- Up to 15,000 contacts
- Workflow automation, bulk email, reporting
Business
- $134 if billed monthly
- Unlimited contacts
- Email series, custom reports, multi-currency
Annual billing is cheaper than monthly on every plan. Copper advertises savings of up to 26%.
Contact limits are the thing to watch: 2,500 on Basic and 15,000 on Professional. Only Business has no limit.
Copper says personal onboarding and premium support are for eligible Business and Professional annual accounts.
Currency: Prices are shown in USD as listed on the company's US pricing page. We have not checked local-currency prices yet.
Source: Copper pricing page (Vendor page), checked 5 Oct 2026.
Is there a free plan?
No Copper has no permanent free plan. It offers a free trial with no credit card needed on every plan.
If you are on Google Workspace and want a free plan, look at HubSpot or Capsule instead.
Key features
Copper integrations
Copper works as a plugin inside Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive. It also lists Slack, QuickBooks, Zapier, PandaDoc, DocuSign, LinkedIn, JustCall and more than 100 other apps.
100+ integrations. Commonly used:
Who is Copper best for?
Teams that already work in Gmail and Google Workspace
Small and mid-size service businesses
Agencies, consulting, construction, media, financial services
Choose Copper if…
- Your team lives in Gmail and Google Workspace
- You run a service business
- You want a CRM that needs little training
Look elsewhere if…
- You use Outlook and Microsoft 365
- You need a free plan
- You expect more than 15,000 contacts on a small budget
Copper pros and limitations
Pros
- Feels native inside Gmail
- Quick for Google Workspace teams to learn
- Contact enrichment saves typing
- Projects follow the sale
- Free trial on every plan with no card
Limitations
- Built around Google Workspace, so less useful for Microsoft users
- No free plan
- Contact limits on Basic and Professional
- Monthly billing is much dearer than annual
- Not designed for large enterprises
How teams use Copper
Copper alternatives
All-in-one CRM with marketing, sales and support tools in one place. Best for: growing teams that want marketing, sales and support on one customer record.
See HubSpot details →A simple, visual sales CRM built around the deal pipeline. Best for: sales-focused teams that want a simple visual pipeline.
See Pipedrive details →A CRM that also manages projects, so deals can turn into work in the same tool. Best for: businesses that want to manage the sale and the project that follows in one place.
See Insightly details →Pricing comparison: Copper and similar CRMs
| Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Trial | Price source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HubSpot | Yes | $20 /seat/mo | Yes | Company page |
| Salesforce CRM | Yes | $25 /user/mo | Yes | Company page |
| Zoho CRM | Yes | $14 /user/mo (annual) | Yes | Company page (₹); USD to re-check |
| Pipedrive | No | $14 /user/mo (annual) | Yes | Third-party, re-check |
| Freshsales | Not shown on pricing page | $9 /user/mo (annual) | Yes | Company page |
| Dynamics 365 Sales | No | $65 /user/mo (billed yearly) | Yes | Company page |
| monday CRM | No | $12 /seat/mo (annual) | Yes | Company page |
| Close | No | $9 /user/mo (promo price) | Yes | Company page |
| Insightly | No | $29 /user/mo (annual) | Yes | Company page |
| Copper | No | $23 /seat/mo (annual) | Yes | Company page |
| Nutshell | No | $7 /user/mo (annual, third-party) | Yes | Third-party, re-check |
| Less Annoying CRM | No | $15 /user/mo | Yes | Company page |
Prices show in your local currency where a company lists them. Tools without a local price stay in USD, so do not compare those rows number for number.
Entry prices are for the cheapest paid plan and use each company's own billing basis (annual or monthly, local currency), so compare them as a guide, not a quote.
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Is Copper CRM free?
No. There is no permanent free plan, but Copper offers a free trial with no credit card needed.
How much does Copper cost?
On our check date Basic was $23 per seat per month billed annually ($29 monthly), Professional $59 ($69) and Business $99 ($134).
Is Copper good for small business?
Yes, especially for small service businesses that use Gmail. It is quick to learn and stays out of the way.
Copper or HubSpot?
Copper is deeper inside Gmail and simpler to run. HubSpot has a permanent free plan and adds marketing and support tools.
Does Copper work with Outlook?
Copper is built around Google Workspace. If your team uses Outlook, a different CRM is the safer choice.
What is Copper CRM?
Copper is a CRM that works as a panel inside Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive, so you can manage contacts and deals without leaving your inbox.
Who makes Copper?
Copper is a San Francisco company that started in 2012 as ProsperWorks and took the Copper name in 2018.
Does Copper limit how many contacts I can store?
Yes. Basic allows up to 2,500 contacts and Professional up to 15,000. The Business plan has no limit.
Does annual billing save money on Copper?
Yes. Copper advertises savings of up to 26% on annual billing. For example, Basic is $23 a seat annually and $29 monthly.
Does Copper have a mobile app?
Yes. Copper lists a mobile app that tracks calls, texts and other activity.
Which apps does Copper connect to?
Besides Google Workspace, Copper lists Slack, QuickBooks, Zapier, PandaDoc, DocuSign, LinkedIn and JustCall, among more than 100 others.
What are the best alternatives to Copper?
HubSpot has a permanent free plan. Pipedrive is a focused sales tool. Capsule has a free plan. Insightly includes project management. See our Copper alternatives page.
Is Copper recommended by Google?
Copper's site lists it as a Google Workspace Partner with Chrome Enterprise Recommended status, and its LinkedIn page calls it the only Google-recommended CRM.
How many companies use Copper?
Copper says more than 30,000 companies in over 100 countries use it.
Who runs Copper?
Steve Holm is listed as CEO on Copper's LinkedIn page.
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026. Spotted a mistake? See how we handle corrections.