Copper vs FreshBooks: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Copper and FreshBooks — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: FreshBooks wins on our scorecard (7.8/10 vs 7.7/10).
| Scored on | Copper | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 7 |
| Features | 8 | 8 |
| Basic Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $29 | — |
| Professional Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $69 | — |
| Business Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $134 | — |
| Lite Plan (Monthly) | — | $19.00 |
| Plus Plan (Monthly) | — | $33.00 |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | — | $60.00 |
| Additional Team Member | — | $11/mo |
Copper in one paragraph
The premier CRM choice for small teams that live in Gmail and want to eliminate manual data entry.
Skip it if: You use Microsoft 365 or Outlook as your primary business email and calendar suite.
FreshBooks in one paragraph
FreshBooks is the best-in-class choice for service-based owners who value their time over a low monthly bill.
Skip it if: You have a high volume of low-paying clients that would trigger the expensive Premium tier caps.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Copper or FreshBooks?
On our five-axis scorecard, FreshBooks scores higher (7.8/10 vs 7.7/10). FreshBooks is the best-in-class choice for service-based owners who value their time over a low monthly bill.
Who should skip Copper?
You use Microsoft 365 or Outlook as your primary business email and calendar suite.
Who should skip FreshBooks?
You have a high volume of low-paying clients that would trigger the expensive Premium tier caps.