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Justworks vs Copper

A head-to-head comparison to help you pick the right tool

Justworks

Justworks is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that gives small businesses access to Fortune 500-level benefits and simplified payroll. By co-employing your team, Justworks handles compliance, payroll taxes, and benefits administration. It is ideal for small businesses that want premium benefits without an in-house HR team.

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Copper

Copper is a CRM platform built specifically for Google Workspace users. It integrates deeply with Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive to automatically capture contacts and activities without manual data entry. Copper is the ideal CRM for teams that live in Google Workspace and want a CRM that works seamlessly within it.

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Pros

  • Access to high-quality health, dental, and vision benefits typically reserved for large companies
  • Simple flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees
  • Excellent customer support with fast response times
  • Handles all compliance and payroll tax filings

Cons

  • More expensive than software-only alternatives due to PEO model
  • Only available for US-based employees
  • Less flexible than standalone HR software for customization

Pros

  • Seamless Google Workspace integration — works directly in Gmail
  • Automatic data capture eliminates manual CRM entry
  • Clean and intuitive interface
  • Good value for Google-first teams

Cons

  • Only useful if your team uses Google Workspace
  • Limited features outside of Google ecosystem
  • Not suitable for enterprise-level CRM needs

Our Take

Choose Justworks if small businesses wanting fortune 500 benefits. Choose Copper if teams that run their business on google workspace.

Best For

Small businesses wanting Fortune 500 benefits

Best For

Teams that run their business on Google Workspace