Best Copper Alternatives 2026

Copper lets you export contacts, companies, opportunities, and activity logs as CSV files from the Settings > Import/Export menu. Do this for each object type separately since Copper doesn't offer a single full-account export. Most CRMs like HubSpot and Pipedrive have CSV import wizards that map Copper's fields automatically.

You lose the automatic capture of email threads and contact info directly inside Gmail's sidebar, which is Copper's core feature. HubSpot's Gmail extension and Pipedrive's email sync cover similar ground but require a bit more manual setup. Some automation rules and custom fields tied to Google Workspace triggers won't transfer and need to be rebuilt.

HubSpot's free CRM tier supports unlimited users and contacts with basic pipeline management, email tracking, and Gmail/Outlook integration, which covers most of what small teams use Copper for. You'll hit limits on automation, reporting, and email sequences, which push you into paid tiers ($15-$20/user/month) as the team grows. For pure contact and deal tracking, the free plan is genuinely usable long-term.

HubSpot offers a native Gmail sidebar, Google Calendar sync, and Drive attachments comparable to Copper's integration. Pipedrive and Freshsales also support Gmail sync and Google Calendar, though the contact auto-capture is less automatic than Copper's. None of them are as deeply built around Workspace as Copper, but the gap is small for typical sales workflows.

Copper's Business plan runs up to $134/user/month billed monthly, while HubSpot's free tier or Starter plan ($15-$20/user/month) covers similar functionality for most small teams. Pipedrive's paid plans also start lower, around $14-$24/user/month depending on billing term. Savings scale with team size, so a 5-person team could save several hundred dollars a month by moving off Copper's higher tiers.