Copper vs ZenBusiness: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Copper and ZenBusiness — 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 7.2/10).
| Scored on | Copper | ZenBusiness |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 7 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 6 |
| 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 | — | $0 + State Fees |
| Pro Tier | — | $199/year |
| Premium Tier | — | $299/year |
| Registered Agent (Standalone) | — | $199/year |
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.
ZenBusiness in one paragraph
ZenBusiness is a top-tier choice for effortless LLC formation, provided you are vigilant about disabling the expensive annual subscription add-ons.
Skip it if: You are comfortable navigating your state's Secretary of State website and want to avoid high-margin recurring compliance fees.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Copper or ZenBusiness?
On our five-axis scorecard, Copper scores higher (7.7/10 vs 7.2/10). 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 ZenBusiness?
You are comfortable navigating your state's Secretary of State website and want to avoid high-margin recurring compliance fees.