Copper vs Rippling: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Copper and Rippling — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: it's a tie on our scorecard — pick on fit, not score.
| Scored on | Copper | Rippling |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 8 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 6 |
| Features | 8 | 9 |
| Basic Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $29 | — |
| Professional Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $69 | — |
| Business Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $134 | — |
| Core Platform | — | Starts at $8/user/mo |
| Base Fee | — | Varies by contract |
| PEO Services | — | Custom Quote |
| Implementation | — | Varies ($0 - $3,000+) |
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.
Rippling in one paragraph
Rippling is the gold standard for businesses that want to automate the entire employee lifecycle, from payroll to IT, provided they can handle the modular pricing.
Skip it if: You have fewer than 5 employees and don't plan to scale your headcount this year.
Frequently asked questions
Who should skip Copper?
You use Microsoft 365 or Outlook as your primary business email and calendar suite.
Who should skip Rippling?
You have fewer than 5 employees and don't plan to scale your headcount this year.