The verdict
On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.
What the data says
- Both cover 3 of the 3 features we compared.
- Nutshell starts lower, at $13/mo against $23/mo.
- In our CRM ranking, Copper places 10 and Nutshell 4 of 20.
Side by side
| 7 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $23/mo | $13/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | No | No |
| 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
Nutshell
- FoundationPer user per month. Annual billing shown as $13 per user per month.$19/mo/seat
- GrowthPer user per month. Annual billing shown as $25 per user per month.$32/mo/seat
- ProPer user per month. Annual billing shown as $42 per user per month.$49/mo/seat
- BusinessPer user per month. Annual billing shown as $59 per user per month.$67/mo/seat
- EnterprisePer user per month. Annual billing shown as $79 per user per month.$89/mo/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 Nutshell if…
Small and mid-sized B2B sales teams that want a CRM with email, quotes and light marketing automation in one tool, and do not have an admin to run it.
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