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Mailshake vs Mixmax

Mailshake logo

Mailshake

Sales Enablement

Email outreach and sales engagement software for cold email and multichannel sequences

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Mixmax logo

Mixmax

CRM

Email productivity and sales engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Mixmax has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mailshake no free trial is offered, unlike some competing outreach tools.; Mixmax free plan severely limits email tracking to 20 emails per month
  • They diverge on capability: Mailshake covers Automated Email Sequences, Mixmax covers Email tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mailshake and Mixmax actually diverge.

Attributes where Mailshake and Mixmax differ
AttributeMailshakeMixmax
Starting price$25/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformswebWeb, Gmail
CategorySales EnablementCRM
Founded20152014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Mailshake

  • Automated Email Sequences
  • Email Warmup & Verification
  • Data Finder
  • Unified Inbox
  • Power Phone Dialer
  • CRM Integrations
  • A/B Testing

Only in Mixmax

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

What people use each for

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

Mailshake

  • Running cold email outreach campaigns for sales prospectingnot Mixmax
  • Automating multi-step follow-up sequences with A/B testingnot Mixmax
  • Finding and verifying prospect contact data before outreachnot Mixmax
  • Combining email and phone dialing in one outbound workflownot Mixmax
  • Managing agency client outreach across separate billing teamsnot Mixmax

Mixmax

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

Where each one falls short

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

Mailshake

  • No free trial is offered, unlike some competing outreach tools.
  • The phone dialer and larger data finder credit allotments are only available on the higher-priced Sales Engagement plan.
  • Pricing scales per user/email address, which can become costly for larger outbound teams.
  • CRM integrations (Salesforce, Pipedrive, HubSpot) are limited to the Email Outreach plan and above, unavailable on Starter.

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

Mailshake

$25/month
  • Starter$25/month
    • 1 email address per account
    • 1,500 email sends per month
    • Unlimited uploaded contacts and campaigns
  • Email Outreach$45/month
    • 2 email addresses per account
    • Unlimited email sends and campaigns
    • 50 free data finder credits
  • Sales Engagement$85/month
    • 10 email addresses per account
    • 2,500 free data finder credits
    • 5 phone numbers with unlimited North America dialer minutes
  • Agency$undefined/month
    • Unlimited email addresses
    • All Sales Engagement features
    • Custom pricing for agencies

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 Mailshake if

  • You need automated email sequences.
  • You work on web.
  • You also want email warmup & verification.

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 Mailshake or Mixmax better?
Neither clearly leads. Mailshake starts at $25/month and Mixmax at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mailshake or Mixmax?
Mixmax has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $25/month for Mailshake and Free for Mixmax.
Does Mailshake or Mixmax run on more platforms?
Mailshake runs on web. Mixmax runs on Web, Gmail.
Can I use Mixmax for free?
Yes. Mixmax has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mailshake starts at $25/month.
What is Mailshake best used for?
Mailshake is most often used for running cold email outreach campaigns for sales prospecting, automating multi-step follow-up sequences with a/b testing, finding and verifying prospect contact data before outreach, combining email and phone dialing in one outbound workflow. Of those, running cold email outreach campaigns for sales prospecting and automating multi-step follow-up sequences with a/b testing are not what Mixmax is typically brought in for.
What can Mailshake do that Mixmax cannot?
Mailshake covers Automated Email Sequences, Email Warmup & Verification, Data Finder, Unified Inbox. Mixmax covers Email tracking, Meeting scheduling, Email sequences, Templates.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mailshake: How am I charged for Mailshake?

Billing is paid by the team and based on the number of users purchased. Each user allows one connected mail account, so a 3-user plan enables 3 connected mailboxes.

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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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Mailshake: Is there a free trial for Mailshake?

No free trial is offered. Instead, Mailshake provides concierge onboarding, deliverability training, and support resources to new customers.

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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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Mailshake: Can I cancel my Mailshake subscription at any time?

Yes, subscriptions can be cancelled at any time before the renewal date without additional charges, aside from any outstanding prorated costs.

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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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