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DelightChat vs Mixmax

DelightChat logo

DelightChat

Customer Support

Omnichannel customer support for D2C brands

From
$29/month
Free plan
No
Mixmax logo

Mixmax

CRM

Email productivity and sales engagement platform

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Only Mixmax has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: DelightChat startup plan at $29/month has limited features compared to competitors; Mixmax free plan severely limits email tracking to 20 emails per month
  • They diverge on capability: DelightChat covers Unified inbox, Mixmax covers Email tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DelightChat and Mixmax actually diverge.

Attributes where DelightChat and Mixmax differ
AttributeDelightChatMixmax
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Gmail
CategoryCustomer SupportCRM
Founded20202014

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

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 DelightChat

  • Unified inbox
  • WhatsApp integration
  • Instagram DM
  • Facebook Messenger
  • Email
  • Order management
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce

Only in Mixmax

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

DelightChat

  • E-commerce supportnot Mixmax
  • WhatsApp marketingnot Mixmax
  • Order inquiriesnot Mixmax
  • Social commercenot Mixmax

Mixmax

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

Where each one falls short

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

DelightChat

  • Startup plan at $29/month has limited features compared to competitors
  • WhatsApp integration requires the official WhatsApp Business API approval process
  • Limited customization options for workflow automation compared to enterprise alternatives

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

DelightChat

$29/month
  • Startup$29/month
  • Scale$99/month
  • Growth$299/month

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 DelightChat if

  • You need unified inbox.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want whatsapp integration.

Choose Mixmax if

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

Questions people ask

Is DelightChat or Mixmax better?
Neither clearly leads. DelightChat starts at $29/month and Mixmax at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DelightChat or Mixmax?
Mixmax has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for DelightChat and Free for Mixmax.
Does DelightChat or Mixmax run on more platforms?
DelightChat 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. DelightChat starts at $29/month.
What is DelightChat best used for?
DelightChat is most often used for e-commerce support, whatsapp marketing, order inquiries, social commerce. Of those, e-commerce support and whatsapp marketing are not what Mixmax is typically brought in for.
What can DelightChat do that Mixmax cannot?
DelightChat covers Unified inbox, WhatsApp integration, Instagram DM, Facebook Messenger. Mixmax covers Email tracking, Meeting scheduling, Email sequences, Templates. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DelightChat: What channels does DelightChat support for customer communication?

DelightChat unifies WhatsApp, Instagram DMs, Facebook Messenger, email, and live website chat into a single inbox for managing customer conversations.

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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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DelightChat: Does DelightChat work with Shopify?

Yes, DelightChat has deep Shopify integration allowing you to view and modify order data while responding to customers, with automatic contact creation for new orders.

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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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DelightChat: Does DelightChat include WhatsApp marketing beyond support?

Yes, DelightChat includes a WhatsApp Marketing suite for sending broadcasts, automating abandoned cart recovery, and sending order tracking notifications.

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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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