Close
Copper
| Feature | Close | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $49/mo | From $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | inside-sales-teams, startups, smbs, call-heavy-teams | google-workspace-users, agencies, consulting-firms, small-businesses |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
| Calling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Sequences | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pipeline | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Predictive Dialer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gmail Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Auto Logging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pipeline Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflow Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Google Drive Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Close Pros
- Built-in VoIP calling and SMS
- Powerful email sequences with tracking
- Designed specifically for inside sales workflow
- Fast setup — productive in minutes not weeks
✗ Close Cons
- No free tier available
- Limited marketing automation
- Fewer integrations than HubSpot or Salesforce
✓ Copper Pros
- Native Google Workspace integration
- Automatic email and activity logging
- Works inside Gmail sidebar
- Minimal manual data entry
✗ Copper Cons
- Only useful with Google Workspace
- Expensive for basic features
- Limited automation on lower plans
The Verdict
Close is built for inside sales teams and startups, with a focus on calling and email-sequences. Copper targets google workspace users and agencies and leads with gmail-integration and auto-logging.
On pricing, Copper is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $29/mo compared to $49/mo for Close. That $20/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Close edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Close offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Copper takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Close has a slight overall edge — but if native google workspace integration matters most to you, Copper may still be the right call.