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Missive vs Streak

Missive logo

Missive

Customer Support

Team inbox and chat for productive teams

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Streak logo

Streak

CRM

CRM superpowers for Gmail

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Missive each plan caps users rather than only pricing them, at 5 on Starter and 50 on Productive; Streak the free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • They diverge on capability: Missive covers Shared inbox, Streak covers Pipeline management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Missive and Streak actually diverge.

Attributes where Missive and Streak differ
AttributeMissiveStreak
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Mac, WindowsWeb
CategoryCustomer SupportCRM
Founded20152011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 Missive

  • Shared inbox
  • Team chat
  • Email
  • Tasks
  • Calendar
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Asana

Only in Streak

  • Pipeline management
  • Email tracking
  • Automation
  • Document tracking
  • Live engagement metrics
  • Gmail
  • Outlook
  • Google Sheets

Both cover

  • GDPR
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Missive

  • Shared team inbox across email, SMS and social messagesnot Streak
  • Collaborating on customer conversations with internal comments and tasksnot Streak

Streak

  • Managing sales pipelines directly inside Gmailnot Missive
  • Tracking email opens and running mail merges from an inboxnot Missive

Where each one falls short

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

Missive

  • Each plan caps users rather than only pricing them, at 5 on Starter and 50 on Productive
  • Integrations, automation rules and API access all require the Productive plan at $24 per user per month
  • Rules are capped at 1,000 per workspace even on the paid tiers
  • SAML SSO and IP restriction are Business only at $36 per user per month
  • AI features need either Missive AI credits or a bring your own key arrangement rather than being included

Streak

  • The free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • Free mail merge is capped at 50 a day
  • The entry paid plan is $49 per user per month, which is high for a CRM that lives inside Gmail
  • Integrations require a paid plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Missive

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 users
    • Basic features
    • Email & chat
  • Starter$14/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Shared inboxes
    • Rules & automation
  • Productive$18/month
    • Starter + Calendars
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
  • Business$26/month
    • Productive + API
    • SAML SSO
    • Priority support

Streak

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Email tracking
    • Mail merge 50 per day
    • Snippets
  • Pro$49/month
    • Core CRM features
    • Mail merge
    • Shared pipelines
  • Pro+$69/month
    • Advanced reports
    • Integrations and automations
    • Archived users
  • Enterprise$129/month
    • Custom roles
    • Data validation
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Missive if

  • You need shared inbox.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Mac, Windows.
  • You also want team chat.
Missive review

Choose Streak if

  • You need pipeline management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want email tracking.
Streak review

Questions people ask

Is Missive or Streak better?
Neither clearly leads. Missive starts at Free and Streak at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Missive or Streak?
Missive starts at Free and Streak at Free.
Does Missive or Streak run on more platforms?
Missive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Mac, Windows. Streak runs on Web.
Can I use Missive for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Missive best used for?
Missive is most often used for shared team inbox across email, sms and social messages, collaborating on customer conversations with internal comments and tasks. Of those, shared team inbox across email, sms and social messages and collaborating on customer conversations with internal comments and tasks are not what Streak is typically brought in for.
What can Missive do that Streak cannot?
Missive covers Shared inbox, Team chat, Email, Tasks. Streak covers Pipeline management, Email tracking, Automation, Document tracking. Both handle GDPR, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Missive: How much does Missive cost per month?

Missive charges $14/user/month for Starter (up to 5 users), $24/user/month for Productive (up to 50 users), and $36/user/month for Business (unlimited users).

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Streak: Is there a free version of Streak?

Yes, Streak offers a free tier with email tracking, mail merge up to 50 per day, snippets, and other basic features forever at no cost.

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Missive: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, Missive offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required to start.

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Streak: What discount is available for annual billing?

Streak offers a 20% discount when you pay annually instead of monthly on all paid plans.

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Missive: Does Missive offer yearly billing discounts?

Yes, Missive provides a 20% discount for yearly billing compared to monthly pricing on all plans.

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Streak: What is the difference between Pro and Pro+ plans?

Pro+ costs $69 per month versus $49 for Pro and adds advanced reports, integrations, automations, and increases AI credits from 20 to 150 per user per month.

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Missive: Which plan includes SSO authentication?

The Business Plan at $36/user/month includes SAML SSO, IP restriction, and advanced analytics features.

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