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Copper vs Vtiger

Copper logo

Copper

CRM

Gmail-native CRM for growth teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vtiger logo

Vtiger

CRM

Open source CRM for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Vtiger free One Pilot plan caps at 10 users and 3,000 records with 3 GB storage
  • They diverge on capability: Copper covers Gmail integration, Vtiger covers Sales pipeline.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 2 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Copper and Vtiger actually diverge.

Attributes where Copper and Vtiger differ
AttributeCopperVtiger
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20142004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Deal tracking
  • Pipeline management
  • Email tracking
  • Automation
  • Gmail
  • Google Calendar
  • SOC2

Only in Vtiger

  • Sales pipeline
  • Service desk
  • Marketing automation
  • Reporting
  • Mobile app
  • API access
  • Google Drive
  • On-premise deployment

Both cover

  • Contact management
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web 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 Vtiger
  • Pipeline and deal trackingnot Vtiger
  • Contact enrichment and activity capturenot Vtiger
  • Workflow automation on the higher tiersnot Vtiger

Vtiger

  • Sales CRM and pipeline managementnot Copper
  • Marketing automation and email campaignsnot Copper
  • Help desk and customer supportnot Copper
  • Project managementnot Copper
  • Time tracking and billingnot 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

Vtiger

  • Free One Pilot plan caps at 10 users and 3,000 records with 3 GB storage
  • One Growth plan is limited to 15 users
  • Standard users on One Enterprise cost $42 per user per month billed, more than double the Single App User rate of $30

Pricing, plan by plan

Copper

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

Vtiger

Free
  • One PilotFree
    • Up to 10 users
    • Up to 3,000 records
    • Contact management
  • One Growth$12/month
    • Standard User: $12 per user per month
    • Up to 15 users
    • Up to 100,000 records
  • One Professional$30/month
    • Standard User: $30 per user per month
    • Single App User: $20 per user per month
    • Marked as Popular tier
  • One Enterprise$42/month
    • Standard User: $42 per user per month
    • Single App User: $30 per user per month

Which should you pick?

Choose Copper if

  • You need gmail integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want deal tracking.
Copper review

Choose Vtiger if

  • You need sales pipeline.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want service desk.
Vtiger review

Questions people ask

Is Copper or Vtiger better?
Neither clearly leads. Copper starts at Free and Vtiger at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Copper or Vtiger?
Copper starts at Free and Vtiger at Free.
Does Copper or Vtiger run on more platforms?
Copper runs on Web. Vtiger runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Vtiger is typically brought in for.
What can Copper do that Vtiger cannot?
Copper covers Gmail integration, Deal tracking, Pipeline management, Email tracking. Vtiger covers Sales pipeline, Service desk, Marketing automation, Reporting. Both handle Contact management, Slack, Zapier, GDPR.

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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Vtiger: How much does Vtiger One Growth plan cost?

Vtiger One Growth costs $12 USD per standard user per month and supports up to 15 users with 100,000 records. Yearly billing saves up to 34% compared to monthly billing.

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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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Vtiger: What user types does Vtiger offer?

Vtiger offers Standard Users with full access to all apps and features, and Single App Users with full access to one app (Sales, Marketing, Help Desk, Projects, or Inventory) plus view-only access to others. Single App Users cost less than Standard Users across all paid tiers.

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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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Vtiger: What is included in Vtiger One Pilot free plan?

Vtiger One Pilot is free and supports up to 10 users with 3,000 records, including contact management, marketing automation with 1,000 emails monthly, help desk, project management, and sales pipeline features.

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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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Vtiger: What are the higher pricing tiers for Vtiger?

Vtiger offers One Professional ($30 per standard user or $20 per single app user monthly), One Enterprise ($42 per standard user or $30 per single app user monthly), and One AI ($50 per standard user or $38 per single app user monthly with new AI capabilities).

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