Copper vs Salesforce Starter: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Copper and Salesforce Starter — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Copper wins on our scorecard (7.7/10 vs 7.3/10).
| Scored on | Copper | Salesforce Starter |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 7 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 6 |
| Features | 8 | 8 |
| Basic Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $29 | — |
| Professional Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $69 | — |
| Business Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $134 | — |
| Starter Tier (per user/mo) | — | $25 |
| Pro Suite (per user/mo) | — | $100 |
| Implementation Fee | — | $0 (Self-serve) |
| Contract Term | — | Annual |
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.
Salesforce Starter in one paragraph
A powerful, future-proof CRM that trades advanced automation for ease of use, perfect for teams of 2 to 10.
Skip it if: Skip it if you are a solo freelancer who only needs a basic contact list and no marketing tools.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Copper or Salesforce Starter?
On our five-axis scorecard, Copper scores higher (7.7/10 vs 7.3/10). The premier CRM choice for small teams that live in Gmail and want to eliminate manual data entry.
Who should skip Copper?
You use Microsoft 365 or Outlook as your primary business email and calendar suite.
Who should skip Salesforce Starter?
Skip it if you are a solo freelancer who only needs a basic contact list and no marketing tools.