Copper vs Wave: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Copper and Wave — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Copper wins on our scorecard (7.2/10 vs 7/10).
| Scored on | Copper | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 7 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 8 |
| Fees & pricing | 6 | 9 |
| Customer support | 6 | 4 |
| Features | 7 | 6 |
| Basic Plan (per user) | $23/mo (Annual) | — |
| Professional (per user) | $52/mo (Annual) | — |
| Business (per user) | $99/mo (Annual) | — |
| Free Trial | 14 Days | — |
| Accounting Starter | — | $0/mo |
| Accounting Pro | — | $16/mo |
| Credit Card Processing | — | 2.9% + $0.60 |
| ACH Processing | — | 1% ($1 min) |
| Payroll Base Fee | — | $40/mo |
Copper in one paragraph
The best CRM on the market for businesses that exclusively use Google Workspace and want to eliminate manual data entry.
Skip it if: You use Microsoft Outlook or plan to scale your team beyond 50 employees in the next 18 months.
Wave in one paragraph
The best free accounting software for solo owners who don't mind self-serving their own tech support.
Skip it if: You have more than 5 employees or need to track physical inventory across multiple locations.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Copper or Wave?
On our five-axis scorecard, Copper scores higher (7.2/10 vs 7/10). The best CRM on the market for businesses that exclusively use Google Workspace and want to eliminate manual data entry.
Who should skip Copper?
You use Microsoft Outlook or plan to scale your team beyond 50 employees in the next 18 months.
Who should skip Wave?
You have more than 5 employees or need to track physical inventory across multiple locations.