Trackable vs Streak: Email Tracker or Full Gmail CRM?
One does tracking better. One does CRM better. Here's how to choose.
Quick Verdict
These two products solve different problems, which is why most direct comparisons miss the point.
Streak is a CRM that happens to live inside Gmail. Pipelines, deal stages, contact records, shared team views — its core job is sales/customer management. Email tracking is one feature among many.
Trackable is the opposite: it does email tracking exceptionally well, and nothing else. No pipelines, no contact management beyond a simple list, no team collaboration overhead.
Choose Streak if you want a CRM. Choose Trackable if you want reliable email tracking.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Trackable | Streak |
|---|---|---|
| Email open tracking | ✓ Free, unlimited | ✓ Free for personal |
| Link click tracking | ✓ Free | Paid only |
| Real-time desktop notifications | ✓ Free | Paid only |
| Ghost open filtering | Apple MPP, Outlook scanner, Gmail prefetch, bots | Limited |
| CRM pipelines / deal stages | ✗ | ✓ Core feature |
| Mail merge / bulk campaigns | ✓ Pro | Paid only |
| Team sharing / collaboration | ✗ | ✓ Paid |
| Setup time | ~30 seconds | 15–30 minutes (pipeline setup) |
| Pro plan starting price | $6/mo (yearly) | $19/user/mo |
Where Streak Wins
Pipelines and deal management
Streak's killer feature is letting you turn Gmail itself into a sales pipeline. You can drag emails between stages (Lead → Qualified → Proposal → Closed), see all communication with a contact in one view, and share that pipeline with your team. Trackable doesn't do any of this — it's outside the scope.
Team collaboration
Streak's paid plans let multiple team members share a pipeline, comment on deals, and see who's working on what. It functions as a lightweight Salesforce alternative for small teams.
Integration depth
Streak integrates with Google Calendar, Drive, Sheets, and Apps Script for custom workflows. If you live entirely in the Google ecosystem and want everything connected, Streak fits well.
Where Trackable Wins
Tracking accuracy
Trackable was built from the ground up around the problem of ghost opens — the fake "opens" recorded when Gmail's image pre-fetcher, Apple Mail Privacy Protection, or corporate security scanners load tracking pixels without a human ever seeing the email. Most CRM-bundled trackers, including Streak's, have only basic filtering. See our explainer on how email tracking actually works.
No setup, no learning curve
Install Trackable, click "Sign in with Gmail," and tracking is live on every email you write. Streak requires you to create pipelines, define stages, import contacts — useful if you want a CRM, friction if you don't.
Cost
Trackable Pro is $6/month (yearly) for individuals. Streak Pro starts at $19/user/month — over 3× the price. For a team of 5, Streak runs ~$95/month minimum vs Trackable's $30 for 5 individual seats. If you don't need CRM features, the math is brutal.
Real-time notifications and click tracking on the free plan
Streak gates desktop notifications and link click tracking behind its paid plans. Trackable includes both on the free plan with no cap. For comparison shopping by feature, see our 2026 roundup of Gmail email trackers.
Pricing Compared
| Plan | Trackable | Streak |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited tracking, click tracking, real-time notifications, no watermark | Basic CRM, 50 mail merges/month, basic open tracking |
| Entry Pro | $6/mo yearly — adds bulk campaigns | $19/user/mo — adds notifications, click tracking |
| Team | Same per-user pricing | $49/user/mo — shared pipelines, advanced reports |
When to Choose Trackable
- You want to know when emails are opened — and that's the main job
- You don't need a CRM (or you already use one like HubSpot/Pipedrive)
- Tracking accuracy matters more than CRM depth
- You want a tool that's ready in 30 seconds
- Budget matters and you're a solo user or small team
When to Choose Streak
- You need a CRM inside Gmail with pipelines and deal stages
- You're running a small sales team that lives in email
- You want shared visibility into who's talking to whom
- You're willing to invest setup time for long-term workflow gains
The Hybrid Option
Many users actually run both: a dedicated CRM (Streak, HubSpot, Pipedrive) for pipeline management, plus Trackable for accurate email tracking. Disable Streak's tracking in its settings to avoid duplicate pixels, and let Trackable handle that side cleanly. See our broader CRM vs Email Tracker breakdown for that workflow.
See Other Trackable Comparisons
- Trackable vs Mailtrack — Two pure email trackers compared
- Trackable vs Mixmax — Simple tracker vs full sales engagement
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trackable simpler than Streak?
Yes — substantially. Trackable is install-and-go. Streak asks you to model your sales process as pipelines and stages, which is powerful but takes time to set up.
Does Streak have free email tracking?
Streak's free plan includes basic open tracking for personal use. Click tracking, advanced analytics, and team features require a paid plan starting at $19/user/month. Trackable's free plan covers all the tracking features Streak charges for.
Which is better for sales: Trackable or Streak?
Different jobs. Streak is better if you need pipeline management. Trackable is better if you need accurate tracking and bulk campaigns without CRM overhead. Many salespeople use both.
Can I use both Trackable and Streak together?
Yes, but disable tracking in one of them. Both inject tracking pixels, which can produce duplicate open events. Use Streak for CRM, Trackable for tracking.
Will Streak data move into Trackable if I switch?
No. Streak's pipeline data is structured CRM data with no direct equivalent in Trackable. If you're moving away from Streak, export your pipelines first (Streak settings → export). Trackable will track new emails going forward.
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