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Salesforce vs Copper
The enterprise heavyweight: a long edition ladder that starts with a small-business suite and climbs to AI-heavy editions sold on annual contracts. A CRM designed around Google Workspace, syncing Gmail, Calendar and Drive so records update from the inbox.
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Both are credible choices; the right one depends on team size, billing preference and which tier you need for automation. The tables below use each vendor's published prices and seat rules, so the totals are what a team of that size would be billed before tax.
At a glance
| Salesforce | Copper | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58 / 100 | 32.7 / 100 |
| Cheapest paid plan (annual) | Starter Suite: $25 | Basic: $23 |
| Top published price (annual) | Max: $550 | Business: $99 |
| Free plan | Yes, up to 2 users | Not listed |
| Month-to-month billing | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | free 30-day trial | free trial, no credit card |
| Seat rules | Free Suite capped at 2 users | no seat minimum listed |
| Workflow automation | Starter Suite and upBuilt-in Sales Flows and Lead Routing | Professional and upWorkflow automation |
| Email sequences / cadences | Not listed | Business and upEmail series |
| Sales forecasting | Pro Suite and upSales Quoting and Forecasting | Not listed |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | Not listed | Not listed |
"Not listed" means the vendor's pricing page doesn't mention the feature for any plan. It may still exist on a higher tier, as an add-on, or in a separate feature matrix, so check with the vendor before ruling a CRM out.
Monthly cost by team size (annual billing)
Pipeline & contacts only
| Team | Salesforce | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $0 ✓ Free Suite | $23 Basic |
| 3 people | $75 Starter Suite | $69 ✓ Basic |
| 10 people | $250 Starter Suite | $230 ✓ Basic |
| 25 people | $625 Starter Suite | $575 ✓ Basic |
| 50 people | $1,250 Starter Suite | $1,150 ✓ Basic |
Workflow automation
| Team | Salesforce | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25 ✓ Starter Suite | $59 Professional |
| 3 people | $75 ✓ Starter Suite | $177 Professional |
| 10 people | $250 ✓ Starter Suite | $590 Professional |
| 25 people | $625 ✓ Starter Suite | $1,475 Professional |
| 50 people | $1,250 ✓ Starter Suite | $2,950 Professional |
Automation + email sequences
| Team | Salesforce | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | — | $99 Business |
| 3 people | — | $297 Business |
| 10 people | — | $990 Business |
| 25 people | — | $2,475 Business |
| 50 people | — | $4,950 Business |
Each cell is the cheapest plan that fits the team and lists every feature in that row's need, using each vendor's seat minimums and caps. ✓ marks the cheaper option.
Where each one comes out ahead
Salesforce
- Has a free plan (up to 2 users); Copper doesn't list one
- Cheaper route to workflow automation for 10 people: $250 vs $590 a month
- Lists sales forecasting (from Pro Suite); Copper's pricing page doesn't
Choose Salesforce if you expect to need deep customisation, forecasting and a large partner ecosystem as you grow.
See Salesforce pricingCopper
- Lower entry price: Basic at $23 vs Starter Suite at $25 per user per month
- Lists email sequences (from Business); Salesforce's pricing page doesn't
Choose Copper if your whole team works in Gmail and Google Calendar and you want the CRM to live beside the inbox.
See Copper pricingWorth knowing
- Salesforce: Salesforce says most of its products use annual contracts.
- Salesforce: Only Starter Suite is shown with month-to-month billing; every higher edition is billed annually.
- Copper: Contact limits rise by plan: Basic is capped at 2,500 contacts and Professional at 15,000.
- Copper: Built around Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive and Sheets integrations).
FAQ
Is Salesforce or Copper cheaper?
For 10 people who need workflow automation, Salesforce is cheaper: Starter Suite at $250 a month vs Copper Professional at $590, a difference of $4,080 a year.
Which has a free plan, Salesforce or Copper?
Salesforce has one for up to 2 users; Copper doesn't list one.
Can I pay monthly for Salesforce and Copper?
Salesforce publishes month-to-month prices; Copper publishes month-to-month prices.
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