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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1HubSpot CRM logoHubSpot CRMFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 562.6
2Pipedrive logoPipedrivePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
3folk logofolkPaidNoWeb, Browser extension, iOS +14 of 457.2
4Capsule CRM logoCapsule CRMFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 355.3
5Nimble logoNimblePaidNoWeb, Browser extension, iOS +14 of 453.6
  1. HubSpot CRM logo

    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. Pipedrive logo

    2. Pipedrive

    Best for: Small and mid-sized sales teams focused on closing deals through clear stages

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Copper

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

    Pros

    • Pipeline board is easy to learn and keep updated
    • Activity reminders keep reps focused on next steps
    • Large integration marketplace and open API

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a trial
    • Useful features are spread across paid add-ons
    • Thin on marketing and customer service tools
    Visit Pipedrive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Pipedrive a good Copper alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pipedrive.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    500+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pipedrive.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes, with developer sandbox
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.pipedrive.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    100,000+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pipedrive.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. folk logo

    3. folk

    Best for: Founders, agencies and small teams managing networks and partnerships

    PaidWeb, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Copper

    Lighter relationship CRM with Gmail, LinkedIn and WhatsApp sync.

    Pros

    • Quick to learn with a spreadsheet-like interface
    • Imports contacts from LinkedIn, Gmail and WhatsApp
    • Built-in enrichment and email campaigns

    Cons

    • Custom objects and API access need the Premium plan
    • Basic forecasting and reporting
    • No free plan on the pricing page
    Visit folk Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 folk a good Copper alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $24 per member/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folk.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $48 per member/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folk.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    5,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folk.app(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Premium plan and up
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folk.app(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Capsule CRM logo

    4. 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)
  5. Nimble logo

    5. Nimble

    Best for: Consultants and small teams who want enriched contact context inside their inbox

    PaidWeb, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Copper

    Relationship CRM that works in both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.

    Pros

    • Works with both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
    • Contact enrichment and a sidebar that follows you across sites
    • Sequences and web forms included

    Cons

    • Reporting is basic
    • Smaller integration ecosystem than mainstream CRMs
    • Interface can feel cluttered
    Visit Nimble Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Nimble a good Copper alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365
    Yes, Outlook integration
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Google Workspace
    Yes, Gmail integration
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web forms
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Copper alternative for…

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

Streak logo

Best Copper alternative for most people

Streak

Lives entirely inside Gmail and costs less for small teams.

HubSpot CRM logo

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.

Pipedrive logo

Best Copper alternative for iPhone and Android

Pipedrive

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

folk logo

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.