Copper vs Xero: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Copper and Xero — 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 7.1/10).
| Scored on | Copper | Xero |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 7 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 5 |
| Features | 8 | 8 |
| Basic Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $29 | — |
| Professional Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $69 | — |
| Business Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $134 | — |
| Early Plan | — | $15/mo |
| Growing Plan | — | $42/mo |
| Established Plan | — | $78/mo |
| Gusto Payroll Add-on | — | Varies |
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.
Xero in one paragraph
Xero is a powerful, sleek alternative to QuickBooks that excels for businesses with international needs, provided you don't mind the lack of phone support.
Skip it if: Skip it if you need to call a human being on the phone whenever you have a software question.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Copper or Xero?
On our five-axis scorecard, Copper scores higher (7.7/10 vs 7.1/10). 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 Xero?
Skip it if you need to call a human being on the phone whenever you have a software question.