What's the difference between the full Extension and the lite Add-on for Gmail?

For the fully featured Cirrus Insight Sidebar experience (via Chrome for desktop), use the Cirrus Insight Chrome Extension.

For a mobile-focused "lite" version of the Cirrus Insight Sidebar (via Gmail mobile app or non-Chrome browser), use the Cirrus Insight Gmail Add-on.

	Gmail Add-on	Chrome Extension
Platform	Mobile - Gmail app for iOS or Android Desktop - Non-Chrome browser (e.g. Firefox)	Desktop - Chrome browser
Features	Lite version - Limited features (see below)	Full version - All features available
Best for	Quick access on-the-go	Getting the most out of Cirrus Insight

Learn which specific features the Add-on supports below.

	Add-on	Extension
Salesforce Sidebar
People tab* - more details below	✔️	✔️
Scheduling tab		✔️
Work tab		✔️
Quick Actions menu (Search, Create New, Settings, manage Syncs, etc.)		✔️
Maximum speed/performance		✔️

*People Tab
File emails	✔️	✔️
Access Related Lists	✔️	✔️
Edit & create Salesforce records (including contacts/leads)	✔️	✔️
Log calls/add tasks	✔️	✔️
View Buyer Signals (Email Opens, Link Clicks, Web Visits)	✔️	✔️

Compose Features
Templates	✔️	✔️
Track Email	✔️	✔️
Track Links	✔️	✔️
List Send		✔️
UI Comparison (Compose Features)

Maximum speed and performance
- The extension is optimized to immediately provide data from Salesforce.
- The Add-on requires more frequent calls to Salesforce to provide data, which can increase load times.
Scheduling tab
- Insert personalized Scheduling links for different Meeting Types into emails.
Work tab
- Manage Salesforce tasks, opportunities, events, etc.
List Send
- Send a mass email to a Salesforce contact/lead list view.
Quick Actions menu
- Search, Create New, Settings, Profile, Manage Sync, etc.
Google Calendar integration
- Access the Sidebar from the calendar to file events to Salesforce, etc.

Email Sync, Calendar Sync, Task Sync
- These processes run in the background automatically after setup.

Updated Sept. 2021

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