Copper vs Gusto: which one fits your business?

Side-by-side comparison of Copper and Gusto — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.

Short answer: Gusto wins on our scorecard (7.9/10 vs 7.7/10).

Scored onCopperGusto
Right fit for small biz89
Ease of use98
Fees & pricing77
Customer support66
Features89
Basic Plan (per user/mo, annual)$29—
Professional Plan (per user/mo, annual)$69—
Business Plan (per user/mo, annual)$134—
Simple Base Fee—$40/mo
Simple Per-Person—$6/mo
Plus Base Fee—$80/mo
Contractor Only Base—$35/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.

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Gusto in one paragraph

Gusto is the gold standard for small business payroll automation, trading high-touch human support for a near-perfect digital interface.

Skip it if: You have a complex multi-state employee base and require a dedicated, 24/7 human account manager to handle manual tax adjustments.

Read the full Gusto review

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Copper or Gusto?

On our five-axis scorecard, Gusto scores higher (7.9/10 vs 7.7/10). Gusto is the gold standard for small business payroll automation, trading high-touch human support for a near-perfect digital interface.

Who should skip Copper?

You use Microsoft 365 or Outlook as your primary business email and calendar suite.

Who should skip Gusto?

You have a complex multi-state employee base and require a dedicated, 24/7 human account manager to handle manual tax adjustments.

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