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Copper vs Twenty

Copper logo

Copper

CRM

Gmail-native CRM for growth teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Twenty logo

Twenty

CRM

Open-source CRM platform for technical teams at AI speed

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Copper the Basic plan caps at 2,500 contacts and 25 companies, which is small for a CRM at $23 per user per month; Twenty requires technical expertise to customize and maintain compared to no-code CRM platforms
  • They diverge on capability: Copper covers Gmail integration, Twenty covers Open-Source Framework.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Copper and Twenty actually diverge.

Attributes where Copper and Twenty differ
AttributeCopperTwenty
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, Self-hosted
Founded2014Unknown

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

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 Copper

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

Only in Twenty

  • Open-Source Framework
  • Custom Database Objects
  • Multiple View Types
  • AI Integration
  • Workflow Engine
  • Data Migration
  • API Access
  • Multi-Language Support

What people use each for

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

Copper

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

Twenty

  • Building custom CRM solutions for complex business processesnot Copper
  • Migrating from Salesforce or HubSpot while maintaining data ownershipnot Copper
  • Technical teams needing TypeScript-based customizationnot Copper
  • Organizations requiring self-hosted or air-gapped deploymentsnot Copper
  • Enterprises combining CRM with AI-powered workflowsnot Copper

Where each one falls short

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

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

Twenty

  • Requires technical expertise to customize and maintain compared to no-code CRM platforms
  • Self-hosting increases operational overhead and infrastructure costs
  • Limited ecosystem of pre-built integrations compared to Salesforce
  • Smaller community and third-party extension library than established CRMs
  • Enterprise plan requires custom negotiation with no transparent pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Copper

Free
  • Basic$undefined/mo
  • Professional$undefined/mo
  • Business$undefined/mo

Twenty

Free
  • Pro$9/month
    • Full customization
    • Custom apps
    • AI Agents
  • Organization$19/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Row-level permissions
    • SAML and OIDC SSO
  • Enterprise$null/year
    • Everything in Organization
    • Single-tenant isolation
    • IP allow-listing

Which should you pick?

Choose Copper if

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

Choose Twenty if

  • You need open-source framework.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted.
  • You also want custom database objects.

Questions people ask

Is Copper or Twenty better?
Neither clearly leads. Copper starts at Free and Twenty at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Copper or Twenty?
Copper starts at Free and Twenty at Free.
Does Copper or Twenty run on more platforms?
Copper runs on Web. Twenty runs on Web, Self-hosted.
Can I use Copper for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Copper best used for?
Copper is most often used for crm for teams working inside google workspace, pipeline and deal tracking, contact enrichment and activity capture, workflow automation on the higher tiers. Of those, crm for teams working inside google workspace and pipeline and deal tracking are not what Twenty is typically brought in for.
What can Copper do that Twenty cannot?
Copper covers Gmail integration, Contact management, Deal tracking, Pipeline management. Twenty covers Open-Source Framework, Custom Database Objects, Multiple View Types, AI Integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Copper: How much does Copper cost per person?

Basic is $29/month (or $23/month annual). Professional is $69/month (or $59/month annual). Business is $134/month (or $99/month annual). All pricing is per seat in USD, excluding taxes.

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Twenty: Is Twenty free or paid?

Twenty offers a 30-day free trial without credit card. Cloud plans start at $9 per user per month (Pro) when billed annually, with Organization plan at $19 per user per month.

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Copper: What contact limit does each plan allow?

Basic allows 2,500 contacts. Professional allows 15,000 contacts. Business allows unlimited contacts.

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Twenty: Can I migrate data from Salesforce or HubSpot?

Yes, Twenty supports CSV and API-based migration from Salesforce and HubSpot, with support for 50,000+ records.

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Copper: How much can I save by paying annually?

Annual billing saves 14-26% vs. monthly: Basic saves 20%, Professional saves 14%, Business saves 26%. For example, Professional costs $69/month on monthly billing but only $59/month when billed annually.

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Twenty: What programming languages does Twenty support?

Twenty is built with TypeScript and provides a TypeScript-based Apps framework for creating custom extensions.

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Copper: Is there a free trial or free plan?

Yes. Copper offers a 14-day free trial with instant activation and no credit card required. Trial includes full access to all features.

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Twenty: How long does enterprise deployment take?

Enterprise deployment typically takes 1-2 weeks with Onboarding Packs or certified partners.

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