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: ZenBusiness wins on our scorecard (7.3/10 vs 7.2/10).
| Scored on | Copper | ZenBusiness |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 7 |
| Fees & pricing | 6 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 6 |
| Features | 7 | 8 |
| Basic Plan (per user) | $23/mo (Annual) | — |
| Professional (per user) | $52/mo (Annual) | — |
| Business (per user) | $99/mo (Annual) | — |
| Free Trial | 14 Days | — |
| Starter Plan | — | $0 + State Fees |
| Pro Plan | — | $199/year |
| Premium Plan | — | $349/year |
| Registered Agent Service | — | $199/year (after first year) |
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.
ZenBusiness in one paragraph
ZenBusiness is a powerful, user-friendly platform for new owners who want to automate their state compliance, provided they keep a sharp eye on recurring subscription costs.
Skip it if: You are comfortable filing your own paperwork directly with the Secretary of State and don't mind tracking your own annual report deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Copper or ZenBusiness?
On our five-axis scorecard, ZenBusiness scores higher (7.3/10 vs 7.2/10). ZenBusiness is a powerful, user-friendly platform for new owners who want to automate their state compliance, provided they keep a sharp eye on recurring subscription costs.
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 ZenBusiness?
You are comfortable filing your own paperwork directly with the Secretary of State and don't mind tracking your own annual report deadlines.