The verdict
On the data we hold, HubSpot comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both cover 3 of the 3 features we compared.
- Only HubSpot has a free plan to start on.
- HubSpot starts lower, at $7/mo against $23/mo.
- Only HubSpot has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our CRM ranking, HubSpot places 3 and Copper 10 of 20.
Side by side
| 7 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $23/mo | $7/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | No | Yes |
| Automatic contact capture | Yes | Yes |
| Gmail or Outlook sidebar | Yes | Yes |
| Lead capture forms | Yes | Yes |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
Copper
- BasicPipelines, task automation, project management and contact enrichment; 2,500 contact limit.$29/mo/seat
- ProfessionalAdds workflow automation, bulk email, reporting and integrations; 15,000 contact limit.$69/mo/seat
- BusinessAdds email series, custom reports, multi-currency, premium support; unlimited contacts.$134/mo/seat
HubSpot
- FreeFree for up to 2 users, no credit card needed.Free
- StarterSeen as $7 per seat per month billed annually (promo), regular $20 monthly. Includes 500 HubSpot Credits.$20/mo/seat
- ProfessionalPer seat, 3,000 HubSpot Credits, and a $1,500 one-time onboarding fee is required.$100/mo/seat
- EnterprisePer seat billed annually (shown per month), 5,000 HubSpot Credits, and a $3,500 one-time onboarding fee is required.$150/yr/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Copper if…
A small service business, agency or consultancy that runs on Google Workspace and wants a CRM that fills itself from Gmail and Calendar instead of manual data entry.
Choose HubSpot if…
B2B teams, from solo founders to mid-market companies, that want CRM, marketing, sales and service on one shared contact database and prefer to start on the free tier and upgrade deliberately.
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