Comparison
Beeving vs 
Mailshake
Mailshake is a clean, well-known sales engagement tool. But at $45 per month minimum, with paid plans only and basic sequence logic, is it still worth the premium? Here is how Beeving compares.
- Starting price
- Free vs $45/mo
- EU data hosting
- Beeving only
- Billing
- One price per workspace
At a glance
Feature by feature.
What each tool includes, as published on their site and ours. Facts only in this table.
| Feature | Beeving | Mailshake |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $45/mo |
| Free plan | - | |
| Multi-step sequences | ||
| Conditional branching | - | |
| Inbox rotation | ||
| Email warm-up | - | |
| EU data hosting | - | |
| Phone dialer | - | |
| A/B testing | ||
| Per-sender analytics | - | |
| Smart sending limits | - |
Why teams switch
What Beeving adds compared to Mailshake.
- 01
Price
Significantly cheaper. A free plan to start, and Starter is 19.99 euros versus Mailshake's $45.
- 02
Better automation
Conditional branching and A/B testing, built into Beeving.
- 03
Built-in warm-up
Warm-up included, right inside Beeving.
- 04
EU-based
Data stays in Europe with GDPR compliance built in.
Pricing
Per workspace, built for teams.
Mailshake's Email Outreach plan starts at $45 per workspace per month. Their Sales Engagement plan, which adds the phone dialer and social selling features, costs $85 per workspace per month. Every plan is paid, so testing the core features fully requires a subscription.
Beeving's Starter plan at 19.99 euros per workspace per month includes more automation features than Mailshake's $45 starter, and Beeving has a free plan with email-only sign-up. For a team of three, that is 19.99 euros per month versus $135 with Mailshake, saving over $1,000 per year.
Beeving
- Free · For trying Beeving on a first campaign €0 /mo
- Starter · For a founder testing the channel €19.99 /mo · or €199.99/year
- Growth · For SMBs doing outbound seriously €49.99 /mo · or €499.99/year
- Pro · For growth teams sending at scale €89.99 /mo · or €899.99/year
Free plan · Email-only sign-up · Yearly billing saves about two months
Mailshake
- Email Outreach$45/mo
- Sales Engagement$85/mo
- Paid plans only
As published on their site, per user per month, at the time of writing.
In detail
Where the two tools differ.
Deliverability
Mailshake offers inbox rotation and email tracking, and relies on a third-party service for warm-up. Beeving includes warm-up across all plans, giving you a complete deliverability toolkit in a single subscription.
Mailshake also limits the number of email accounts you can connect on lower plans, which restricts your ability to rotate senders effectively. Beeving offers more generous email account limits at every tier.
Sequences and automation
This is where Beeving has a clear edge. Mailshake's sequence logic is relatively basic: you create a linear follow-up chain with time delays. Beeving supports conditional branching based on recipient behavior, allowing you to create different paths based on opens, clicks, and replies.
For teams that want to optimize their outreach with A/B testing and smart branching, Beeving offers significantly more flexibility.
Analytics
Both tools track opens, clicks, replies, and bounces. Mailshake presents this data clearly, which is one of its strengths. Beeving offers comparable analytics with the addition of per-sender performance data, helping you identify which accounts need attention.
Ease of use
Mailshake has a clean, intuitive interface and good onboarding for new users. It is one of the easier cold email tools to get started with. Beeving matches this ease of use while offering more depth under the hood for power users.
Support
Mailshake is known for good onboarding and support resources. Beeving also provides responsive support, with the added benefit of being in a European timezone for EU-based teams.
Switching
From Mailshake to Beeving in an afternoon.
Moving from Mailshake to Beeving is simple. Export your contact lists from Mailshake as CSV files, then import them into Beeving with our drag-and-drop importer. Custom fields and tags map automatically, and you can recreate your campaign sequences in minutes using Beeving's visual builder. If you are on an annual Mailshake contract, consider running both tools in parallel until your contract ends to keep your outreach continuous.
- 01
Export your contacts
A CSV from Mailshake, with every custom field.
- 02
Drop it into Beeving
Columns map themselves. Duplicates and blocklisted addresses are dropped.
- 03
Rebuild the sequence
Same steps, same waits, in the visual builder. Reconnect the mailboxes, warmup starts.
The verdict
Mailshake is a solid tool with a great interface and a useful phone dialer. But at $45 per month minimum with basic sequence logic and paid plans only, Beeving offers more powerful automation, built-in warm-up, and EU data hosting for a lower price. If the phone dialer is optional for you, Beeving is the better deal.
For a team of five, the savings add up to over $1,000 per year, and you get more capable automation features in return. If your workflow centers on email, the choice is clear.
FAQ
Beeving vs Mailshake, in short.
Is Beeving really that much cheaper than Mailshake?
Yes. Mailshake starts at $45 per month, with paid plans only. Beeving has a free plan, and Starter is 19.99 euros per workspace per month, with email-only sign-up. Even Beeving's Growth plan at 49.99 euros per month, which adds LinkedIn outreach, costs far less than Mailshake's $85 Sales Engagement tier.
Does Mailshake have a free plan?
Mailshake requires a paid subscription to use the platform. Beeving has one: start free, sign up with just your email, and test the platform before committing any budget.
Which tool has better email sequences?
Beeving offers more flexible sequence logic with branching based on opens, clicks, and replies. Mailshake's sequences are more basic, with limited conditional logic, especially on lower-tier plans.
Does Mailshake have a phone dialer?
Yes. Mailshake includes a built-in phone dialer, which is a unique feature in the cold email space. If phone outreach is critical to your workflow, this is a genuine advantage for Mailshake.
Can I migrate from Mailshake to Beeving easily?
Yes. Export your contacts from Mailshake as a CSV file and import them directly into Beeving. Campaign structures can be recreated quickly with Beeving's intuitive builder. Most teams complete the switch in under an hour.
Does Mailshake store data in Europe?
Mailshake is a US-based company with US infrastructure. If GDPR compliance and EU data residency matter to your business, Beeving is the better choice as all data is stored within the European Union.
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