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Capsule CRM vs Copper

Capsule CRM logo

Capsule CRM

Software

The customer relationship management CRM

From
Free
Rated
-
Copper logo

Copper

Software

Gmail-native CRM for growth teams

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Capsule CRM free plan caps at 250 contacts and a maximum of 2 users, with only 1 sales pipeline; Copper the Basic plan caps at 2,500 contacts and 25 companies, which is small for a CRM at $23 per user per month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Capsule CRM and Copper actually diverge.

Attributes where Capsule CRM and Copper differ
AttributeCapsule CRMCopper
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Capsule CRM

Nothing recorded that Copper does not also cover.

Only in Copper

  • Gmail integration
  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Pipeline management
  • Email tracking
  • Automation
  • Gmail
  • Google Calendar

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Capsule CRM

No use cases recorded yet. See the Capsule CRM review.

Copper

  • CRM for teams working inside Google Workspacenot Capsule CRM
  • Pipeline and deal trackingnot Capsule CRM
  • Contact enrichment and activity capturenot Capsule CRM
  • Workflow automation on the higher tiersnot Capsule CRM

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Capsule CRM

  • Free plan caps at 250 contacts and a maximum of 2 users, with only 1 sales pipeline
  • Starter plan, the cheapest paid tier, still caps at 30,000 contacts before requiring an upgrade to Growth (60,000) or Advanced (120,000)
  • Ultimate tier, aimed at teams of 5 or more users, has no published price and requires contacting sales
  • Marketing features are not included in any core plan; the Transpond marketing add-on costs an additional $11/month minimum on top of the CRM price

Copper

  • The Basic plan caps at 2,500 contacts and 25 companies, which is small for a CRM at $23 per user per month
  • Professional at $59 per user per month still caps at 15,000 contacts and 50 companies
  • Workflow automation, bulk email and reporting all require Professional
  • Email sequences, custom reports and multi-currency are Business tier only at $99 per user per month
  • The advertised prices are the annual rates; monthly billing runs from $29 to $134 per user

Pricing, plan by plan

Capsule CRM

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Capsule CRM review.

Copper

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Contact management
    • Basic CRM
  • Starter$25/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Pipeline management
  • Professional$75/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Automation
    • Advanced reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose Capsule CRM if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Copper if

  • You need gmail integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want contact management.

Questions people ask

Is Capsule CRM or Copper better?
Neither clearly leads. Capsule CRM starts at Free and Copper at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capsule CRM or Copper?
Capsule CRM starts at Free and Copper at Free.
Does Capsule CRM or Copper run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Capsule CRM for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Capsule CRM do that Copper cannot?
Copper covers Gmail integration, Contact management, Deal tracking, Pipeline management.

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