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Best Copper alternatives

The CRMs we would weigh against Copper when you want a free tier, built in calling, or more room as your contact list grows.

Copper is the standout CRM for Google Workspace teams, living inside Gmail and Calendar with very little setup. Buyers who look elsewhere usually want one of three things: a free plan, native calling that Copper lacks, or a contact cap that does not force an early upgrade. The four below cover those exits. Each carries our editorial score and a verified entry price so you can match the tradeoff to your team.

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Reviewed by ·Updated APRIL 2026·How we vet
The shortlist

Four CRMs we would weigh first

CRM 93 HubSpot The polished all in one with a genuinely useful free plan. Read verdict → CRM 90 Pipedrive A cleaner, sales led pipeline with flat per user pricing. Read verdict → CRM 88 Zoho CRM More depth and a broad suite for a similar entry price. Read verdict → CRM 83 Capsule A clean, simple CRM with a free plan and light project tracking. Read verdict →
At a glance

How they compare

Scores are editorial assessments against our CRM rubric. Price from as of June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.

Tool Best for Price from Score
HubSpot Polished all in one with a free start Free / $15 93
Pipedrive Sales led pipeline simplicity $14 90
Zoho CRM Depth and value across a suite Free / $14 88
Capsule Simple CRM with a free tier Free / $21 83
Decision framework

Which one fits you

HubSpot you want a more polished all in one with a genuinely useful free tier and built in marketing and service, and you can accept the step up to Professional pricing as you grow.
Pipedrive you want a cleaner, sales led pipeline with flat per user pricing and less to configure, rather than Copper's Google Workspace focus.
Zoho CRM you want more depth and a broad business suite for a similar entry price, and you do not mind a busier interface than Copper's.
Capsule you want a simple, clean CRM with a free plan and light project tracking, and you do not need Copper's deep Gmail integration.
Common questions

Copper alternatives FAQ

What is the best Copper alternative?

It depends on the gap you feel. HubSpot is the best polished all in one with a free start, Pipedrive the simplest sales pipeline, Zoho CRM the best value suite, and Capsule the simplest CRM with a free tier. Scores are editorial; pricing verified June 2026.

Is there a cheaper CRM than Copper?

Yes. Copper starts at $23 per seat with no free plan. HubSpot and Zoho CRM both have free plans, with paid tiers from $15 and $14, Pipedrive starts at $14, and Capsule is free for two users then $21. Verified June 2026; check vendors for current pricing.

Which Copper alternative works best with Google Workspace?

Most major CRMs integrate with Gmail and Calendar, but none match Copper's native Workspace feel. HubSpot and Pipedrive both have strong Gmail add ons and are the closest in day to day convenience, while Zoho CRM and Capsule also sync with Google.

When should I switch from Copper?

Switch when you need a free plan, built in calling that Copper does not offer, a contact cap that does not force an early upgrade, or a deeper suite. Teams tied to Google Workspace, though, often find Copper hard to beat for sheer convenience.

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