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Mixpanel vs Streak

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Mixpanel

SaaS

Product analytics that helps you convert, engage, and retain more users

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Streak logo

Streak

CRM & Sales

CRM superpowers for Gmail

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mixpanel pricing can scale significantly at high volumes with expensive per-user rates; Streak the free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • They diverge on capability: Mixpanel covers Event analytics, Streak covers Pipeline management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mixpanel and Streak actually diverge.

Attributes where Mixpanel and Streak differ
AttributeMixpanelStreak
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, APIsWeb
CategorySaaSCRM & Sales
Founded20092011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Mixpanel

  • Event analytics
  • User segmentation
  • Funnel analysis
  • Retention analysis
  • A/B testing
  • Predictive analytics
  • Custom dashboards
  • Real-time data

Only in Streak

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

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Mixpanel

  • User behavior analysisnot Streak
  • Product optimizationnot Streak
  • Conversion trackingnot Streak
  • Retention improvementnot Streak
  • Feature adoptionnot Streak

Streak

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

Where each one falls short

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

Mixpanel

  • Pricing can scale significantly at high volumes with expensive per-user rates
  • Limited built-in data visualization options compared to some competitors
  • Requires implementation expertise to properly instrument event tracking

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

Mixpanel

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Mixpanel review.

Streak

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic CRM
    • Pipeline management
  • Professional$10/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Email tracking
    • Automation
  • Business$50/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose Mixpanel if

  • You need event analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, APIs.
  • You also want user segmentation.
Mixpanel 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 Mixpanel or Streak better?
Neither clearly leads. Mixpanel 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, Mixpanel or Streak?
Mixpanel starts at Free and Streak at Free.
Does Mixpanel or Streak run on more platforms?
Mixpanel runs on Web, Mobile, APIs. Streak runs on Web.
Can I use Mixpanel for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Mixpanel best used for?
Mixpanel is most often used for user behavior analysis, product optimization, conversion tracking, retention improvement. Of those, user behavior analysis and product optimization are not what Streak is typically brought in for.
What can Mixpanel do that Streak cannot?
Mixpanel covers Event analytics, User segmentation, Funnel analysis, Retention analysis. Streak covers Pipeline management, Email tracking, Automation, Document tracking. Both handle Slack, GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mixpanel: Is Mixpanel free?

Yes, Mixpanel offers a generous free plan with up to 20 million events per month, unlimited team members, core analytics reports, 10K session replays, and 12 months data retention. No credit card required.

Source
Mixpanel: How does Mixpanel pricing work?

Mixpanel pricing is based on Monthly Tracked Users (MTUs). The free tier includes core analytics. Growth tier starts at $20/month for up to 10,000 MTUs. Enterprise pricing is custom based on volume, retention, and contract terms.

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Mixpanel: What are Mixpanel's core analytics features?

Mixpanel provides Insights for user behavior analysis, Funnels for conversion tracking, Flows for user journey visualization, and Retention analysis. All available on the free tier.

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Mixpanel: Does Mixpanel track page views or events?

Mixpanel tracks user actions and events rather than page views, providing a more granular understanding of user behavior. It offers a simple SDK compatible with major platforms including mobile.

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