Softwr

CRM · head to head

Mixmax vs RescueTime

Mixmax logo

Mixmax

CRM

Email productivity and sales engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RescueTime logo

RescueTime

Technology

Take back control of your time

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mixmax has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mixmax free plan severely limits email tracking to 20 emails per month; RescueTime no free tier since 2023, making it costly for individual experimentation
  • They diverge on capability: Mixmax covers Email tracking, RescueTime covers Automatic time tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mixmax and RescueTime actually diverge.

Attributes where Mixmax and RescueTime differ
AttributeMixmaxRescueTime
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, GmailWindows, macOS, Android, Web
CategoryCRMTechnology
Founded20142006

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 Mixmax

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

Only in RescueTime

  • Automatic time tracking
  • Productivity scoring
  • Detailed categorization
  • FocusTime blocking
  • Goal setting
  • Alerts & notifications
  • Offline time entry
  • API access

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GDPR compliant

What people use each for

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

Mixmax

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

RescueTime

  • Personal productivity trackingnot Mixmax
  • Time auditnot Mixmax
  • Focus improvementnot Mixmax
  • Work-life balancenot Mixmax
  • Team productivity analysisnot Mixmax

Where each one falls short

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

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

RescueTime

  • No free tier since 2023, making it costly for individual experimentation
  • Limited iOS support compared to competitors that offer full mobile app access
  • Requires integration via categories and rules rather than direct app detection on some platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

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

RescueTime

$12/month
  • Standard$12/month
    • Automatic time tracking
    • Focus Time
    • Idle time monitoring
  • Team$6/month
    • All Standard features
    • Team analytics
    • Cross-device tracking

Which should you pick?

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

Choose RescueTime if

  • You need automatic time tracking.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want productivity scoring.
RescueTime review

Questions people ask

Is Mixmax or RescueTime better?
Neither clearly leads. Mixmax starts at Free and RescueTime at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mixmax or RescueTime?
Mixmax has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mixmax and $12/month for RescueTime.
Does Mixmax or RescueTime run on more platforms?
Mixmax runs on Web, Gmail. RescueTime runs on Windows, macOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Mixmax for free?
Yes. Mixmax has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RescueTime starts at $12/month.
What is Mixmax best used for?
Mixmax is most often used for email outreach, meeting scheduling, follow-up automation, sales tracking. Of those, email outreach and meeting scheduling are not what RescueTime is typically brought in for.
What can Mixmax do that RescueTime cannot?
Mixmax covers Email tracking, Meeting scheduling, Email sequences, Templates. RescueTime covers Automatic time tracking, Productivity scoring, Detailed categorization, FocusTime blocking. Both handle Slack, GDPR compliant.

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
RescueTime: Does RescueTime still have a free tier?

No. RescueTime discontinued its free tier in 2023. The service now requires a paid subscription starting at $12 per month or $78 per year.

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.

Source
RescueTime: What platforms does RescueTime support?

RescueTime supports Windows, macOS, Android, and web. iOS support is limited to passive features like calendar sync and mobile summary emails.

Source
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
RescueTime: What are the key productivity features in RescueTime?

RescueTime offers automatic time tracking, Focus Time for blocking distractions, idle time monitoring, goal-setting with reminders, and in 2026 adds AI-Based Focus Sessions with real-time alerts to detect poor focus patterns.

Source
RescueTime: Is there a team plan for RescueTime?

Yes. The team plan costs $6 per user per month when billed annually, with a minimum of 3 users required.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Mixmax

More on RescueTime

Keep looking

Other head to heads