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Head-to-head · Email Scheduling Software

Mailmeteor vs FollowUpThen

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Mailmeteor #2 in Email Scheduling Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Mailmeteor
FollowUpThen #5 in Email Scheduling Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit FollowUpThen

Mailmeteor leads on 0 checks, FollowUpThen on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMailmeteor · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceFollowUpThen · $4/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly FollowUpThen

Mailmeteor scores higher on our rubric for email scheduling software: 8.8 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

FollowUpThen is cheaper to start at $4/user/mo against $5.99/user/mo.

Mailmeteor is the better fit for tracked scheduled campaigns. FollowUpThen is the better fit for scheduled reminders and follow-ups.

  • Mailmeteor fits best

    Tracked scheduled campaigns

  • FollowUpThen fits best

    Scheduled reminders and follow-ups

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Side by side

Feature Mailmeteor 8.8/10 Visit ↗ FollowUpThen 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.8
Ranking #2 in Email Scheduling Software #5 in Email Scheduling Software
Best for Tracked scheduled campaigns Scheduled reminders and follow-ups
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5.99/user/mo $4/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 18 integrations 4,000+ integrations
Features Mailmeteor 0/5 · FollowUpThen 0/5
Automated follow-ups Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring emails Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email snoozing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Browser extension Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Scheduled email limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks opens, clicks, replies, bounces, and unsubscribes
  • Supports mail merge, scheduling, Autopilot, and automated follow-ups
  • Connects with Gmail, Outlook, spreadsheets, Zapier, and multiple CRMs
  • Date-addressed reminders support quick scheduling from email.
  • Recurring follow-ups and persistent tasks cover ongoing work.
  • Free and $4 monthly plans provide a low-cost starting point.
Cons
  • Email tracking works with Gmail, not Outlook, Yahoo, or other providers
  • Higher sending volumes and advanced automation require paid plans
  • The Professional plan is needed for inbox rotation and dedicated onboarding
  • The Free plan allows 50 active reminders per month.
  • Its workflow centers on email rather than a dedicated desktop app.
  • Team features are focused on billing, budgets, and data ownership.
Our verdict

Mailmeteor is an email campaign platform for individuals and teams sending personalized messages through Gmail, Outlook, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Excel, or a web dashboard. Its core use case is scheduled outreach with measurable…

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FollowUpThen is an email reminder and follow-up assistant for individuals and teams. It schedules reminders through date-formatted FollowUpThen email addresses, with upcoming follow-ups managed online or through email. The service supports…

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  1. MailmeteorEmail Scheduling Software 8.8Free plan
  2. FollowUpThenEmail Scheduling Software 7.8Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mailmeteor — where it wins

    • Tracks opens, clicks, replies, bounces, and unsubscribes
    • Supports mail merge, scheduling, Autopilot, and automated follow-ups
    • Connects with Gmail, Outlook, spreadsheets, Zapier, and multiple CRMs

    Where it doesn't

    • Email tracking works with Gmail, not Outlook, Yahoo, or other providers
    • Higher sending volumes and advanced automation require paid plans
    • The Professional plan is needed for inbox rotation and dedicated onboarding

  • FollowUpThen — where it wins

    • Date-addressed reminders support quick scheduling from email.
    • Recurring follow-ups and persistent tasks cover ongoing work.
    • Free and $4 monthly plans provide a low-cost starting point.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan allows 50 active reminders per month.
    • Its workflow centers on email rather than a dedicated desktop app.
    • Team features are focused on billing, budgets, and data ownership.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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