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Copper vs Mixmax

Copper logo

Copper

Software

Gmail-native CRM for growth teams

From
Free
Rated
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Mixmax logo

Mixmax

Software

Email productivity and sales engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Copper the Basic plan caps at 2,500 contacts and 25 companies, which is small for a CRM at $23 per user per month; Mixmax free plan severely limits email tracking to 20 emails per month
  • They diverge on capability: Copper covers Gmail integration, Mixmax covers Meeting scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Copper and Mixmax actually diverge.

Attributes where Copper and Mixmax differ
AttributeCopperMixmax
PlatformsWebWeb, Gmail

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2014).

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 Copper

  • Gmail integration
  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Pipeline management
  • Automation
  • Google Calendar
  • Zapier
  • SOC2

Only in Mixmax

  • Meeting scheduling
  • Email sequences
  • Templates
  • Mail merge
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Pipedrive
  • SOC 2 Type II

Both cover

  • Email tracking
  • Gmail
  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Copper

  • CRM for teams working inside Google Workspacenot Mixmax
  • Pipeline and deal trackingnot Mixmax
  • Contact enrichment and activity capturenot Mixmax
  • Workflow automation on the higher tiersnot Mixmax

Mixmax

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

Where each one falls short

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

Copper

  • The Basic plan caps at 2,500 contacts and 25 companies, which is small for a CRM at $23 per user per month
  • Professional at $59 per user per month still caps at 15,000 contacts and 50 companies
  • Workflow automation, bulk email and reporting all require Professional
  • Email sequences, custom reports and multi-currency are Business tier only at $99 per user per month
  • The advertised prices are the annual rates; monthly billing runs from $29 to $134 per user

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

Copper

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Contact management
    • Basic CRM
  • Starter$25/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Pipeline management
  • Professional$75/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Automation
    • Advanced reporting

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 Copper if

  • You need gmail integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want contact management.

Choose Mixmax if

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

Questions people ask

Is Copper or Mixmax better?
Neither clearly leads. Copper starts at Free and Mixmax at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Copper or Mixmax?
Copper starts at Free and Mixmax at Free.
Does Copper or Mixmax run on more platforms?
Copper runs on Web. Mixmax runs on Web, Gmail.
Can I use Copper for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Copper best used for?
Copper is most often used for crm for teams working inside google workspace, pipeline and deal tracking, contact enrichment and activity capture, workflow automation on the higher tiers. Of those, crm for teams working inside google workspace and pipeline and deal tracking are not what Mixmax is typically brought in for.
What can Copper do that Mixmax cannot?
Copper covers Gmail integration, Contact management, Deal tracking, Pipeline management. Mixmax covers Meeting scheduling, Email sequences, Templates, Mail merge. Both handle Email tracking, Gmail, Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
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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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.

Source

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