Copper alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Copper: little value for teams on Microsoft 365, and basic plan has tight contact and feature limits. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Copper, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Streak currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	HubSpot CRM	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	62.6
2	Capsule CRM	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	55.3

1. HubSpot CRMTop pick
Best for: Small and mid-sized teams that want sales and marketing data in one easy CRM
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Copper
Free CRM with a Gmail extension, plus marketing tools on the same platform.
Pros
Free tier with no time limit covers the basics well
Sales, marketing and service activity on one contact timeline
Easy to set up without a consultant
Large integration marketplace
Cons
Big price jump from Starter to Professional editions
Many automation features are locked to higher tiers
Less flexible data modelling than Salesforce
Visit HubSpot CRM Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is HubSpot CRM a good Copper alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, no expiration
Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Credit card for free plan
Not required
Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
2,000+ marketplace apps
Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Customers
306,000+ in 135+ countries
Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
API
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Capsule CRM
Best for: Small businesses and freelancers who want a clean, low-effort CRM
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Copper
Simple CRM with projects and a free plan for very small teams.
Pros
Clean interface that small teams pick up quickly
Free plan for up to two users
Projects alongside sales pipelines
Cons
Free plan is capped at 250 contacts
No built-in calling or marketing automation
Reporting is basic on lower plans
Visit Capsule CRM Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Capsule CRM a good Copper alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free plan
Up to 2 users, 250 contacts
Checked Oct 25, 2026capsulecrm.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
14 days, no card
Checked Oct 25, 2026capsulecrm.com(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile apps
iOS and Android
Checked Oct 25, 2026capsulecrm.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Copper alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Copper alternative for most people

Streak

Lives entirely inside Gmail and costs less for small teams.

Best Copper alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

HubSpot CRM

Free CRM with a Gmail extension, plus marketing tools on the same platform.

Best Copper alternative for iPhone and Android

Pipedrive

More sales-focused pipeline tool with a larger integration marketplace.

Best Copper alternative for working in the browser

folk

Lighter relationship CRM with Gmail, LinkedIn and WhatsApp sync.

Copper alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Copper?

Streak ranks first right now. Lives entirely inside Gmail and costs less for small teams. HubSpot CRM and Pipedrive follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Copper?

Yes. Streak (free plan + paid), HubSpot CRM (free plan + paid) and Capsule CRM (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Copper?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Copper?

The complaints we hear most: little value for teams on Microsoft 365; basic plan has tight contact and feature limits; automation and reporting are thinner than larger CRMs.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Copper, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.