The Problem
Why teams leave Copper CRM
Completely dependent on Google Workspace
Business tier at $134/seat for basic automation
Limited pipeline customization
Reporting is basic without third-party tools
No standalone functionality — useless without Google
What We Build Instead
Your custom crm & sales tool
Google Workspace-integrated CRM you own
Gmail sidebar with contact and deal context
Calendar sync with automatic activity logging
Custom pipelines and automation workflows
Advanced reporting independent of Google
The Math
Copper CRM vs. custom build
Based on 25 seats at $59/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Copper CRM
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 25 seats
$25,785
44% less than Copper CRM
Pricing Breakdown
Copper CRM tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Copper CRM's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $23/mo | $23/mo | Google Workspace integration, Pipeline management, Contact management, Activity tracking |
| Professional | $59/mo | $49/mo | Workflow automation, Bulk email, Reporting, Integrations |
| Business | $134/mo | $119/mo | Lead scoring, Goal tracking, Custom reporting, Email sequences |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $15,000–$30,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Copper CRM to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Copper CRM in 4-7 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekMap Copper CRM data, Google Workspace integrations, pipelines, and automation rules.
Architecture & Design
1 weekDesign Google Workspace-integrated CRM with Gmail sidebar, calendar sync, and custom pipelines.
Core Development
2-3 weeksBuild CRM with Google integration, pipeline management, automation workflows, and reporting.
Data Migration & Testing
1 weekMigrate contacts, deals, activities, and email history from Copper. Validate Google sync.
Deployment & Training
1 weekDeploy CRM, configure Google OAuth, train team on new workflows.
Total build time
4-7 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Copper CRM features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Copper CRM | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Workspace Integration | |||
| Gmail Sidebar | |||
| Pipeline Management | |||
| Activity Tracking | |||
| Workflow Automation | |||
| Custom Reporting | |||
| Calendar Sync | |||
| Email Sequences | |||
| Lead Scoring | |||
| Google Data Studio Integration | Replaced by built-in advanced reporting | ||
| Non-Google Functionality | Works independently of Google — no single-vendor dependency | ||
| Data Ownership | Your database, your servers |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Copper CRM offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Copper CRM to ownership in 4-7 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Copper CRM usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom crm & sales tool with only the features you need. 4-7 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Copper CRM, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.