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Brainshark vs Mixmax

Brainshark logo

Brainshark

Software

Sales Readiness Platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mixmax logo

Mixmax

Software

Email productivity and sales engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mixmax has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Brainshark user interface feels outdated with limited formatting customization options; Mixmax free plan severely limits email tracking to 20 emails per month
  • They diverge on capability: Brainshark covers Content authoring, Mixmax covers Email tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brainshark and Mixmax actually diverge.

Attributes where Brainshark and Mixmax differ
AttributeBrainsharkMixmax
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Gmail
Founded19992014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Brainshark

  • Content authoring
  • Video coaching
  • Training
  • Assessments
  • Analytics
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Highspot
  • Ios support

Only in Mixmax

  • Email tracking
  • Meeting scheduling
  • Email sequences
  • Templates
  • Mail merge
  • Gmail
  • HubSpot
  • Pipedrive

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Brainshark

  • Customer Successnot Mixmax
  • Sales Readinessnot Mixmax
  • Content Authoringnot Mixmax

Mixmax

  • Email outreachnot Brainshark
  • Meeting schedulingnot Brainshark
  • Follow-up automationnot Brainshark
  • Sales trackingnot Brainshark

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Brainshark

  • User interface feels outdated with limited formatting customization options
  • Branching feature is very limited compared to competitors
  • Course catalog and transcript management in Salesforce are clunky and unintuitive
  • Administrative controls are complex and adjusting settings takes longer than expected

Mixmax

  • Free plan severely limits email tracking to 20 emails per month
  • Download tracking in Outlook only works through web app, not desktop
  • Tracking indicators not supported for Outlook desktop users
  • Limited integration with email clients beyond Gmail

Pricing, plan by plan

Brainshark

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Brainshark review.

Mixmax

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Email tracking (100/mo)
    • Basic scheduling
    • Email templates
  • SMB$34/month
    • Unlimited tracking
    • Sequences
    • Mail merge
  • Growth$65/month
    • All SMB features
    • Automation rules
    • Dialer
  • EnterpriseFree
    • All Growth features
    • Admin controls
    • SSO

Which should you pick?

Choose Brainshark if

  • You need content authoring.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video coaching.
Brainshark review

Choose Mixmax if

  • You need email tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Gmail.
  • You also want meeting scheduling.
Mixmax review

Questions people ask

Is Brainshark or Mixmax better?
Neither clearly leads. Brainshark starts at On request and Mixmax at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brainshark or Mixmax?
Mixmax has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Brainshark and Free for Mixmax.
Does Brainshark or Mixmax run on more platforms?
Brainshark runs on Web, Ios, Android. Mixmax runs on Web, Gmail.
Can I use Mixmax for free?
Yes. Mixmax has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Brainshark starts at On request.
What is Brainshark best used for?
Brainshark is most often used for customer success, sales readiness, content authoring. Of those, customer success and sales readiness are not what Mixmax is typically brought in for.
What can Brainshark do that Mixmax cannot?
Brainshark covers Content authoring, Video coaching, Training, Assessments. Mixmax covers Email tracking, Meeting scheduling, Email sequences, Templates. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brainshark: What is Brainshark primarily used for?

Brainshark is used for sales enablement, onboarding, and continuous training to prepare customer-facing teams with content, coaching, and certifications for buyer interactions.

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Mixmax: Does Mixmax integrate with Gmail?

Yes. Mixmax is a Chrome extension that integrates directly with Gmail and Google Workspace. It adds email tracking, templates, meeting scheduling, and workflow automation features directly into Gmail.

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Brainshark: Does Brainshark integrate with PowerPoint?

Yes, Brainshark offers PowerPoint integrations along with a mobile app for on-demand training access and content authoring capabilities.

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Mixmax: What email tracking does Mixmax provide?

Mixmax tracks email opens, clicks, and downloads in real time. The free plan includes tracking for up to 20 emails per month, while paid plans offer unlimited tracking across all emails.

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Brainshark: Can Brainshark track employee training completion?

Yes, Brainshark provides training tracking, analytics, and scorecards for monitoring completion and engagement across your sales team.

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Mixmax: What does Mixmax cost?

Mixmax offers a free plan with limited tracking (20 emails/month) and basic features. Paid plans include Inbox Copilot, Engagement Copilot, and Mixmax Suite with unlimited tracking and advanced automation.

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