Differences Between Trailmixes and Trails

A trailmix and trail offer similar experiences for learners in that both content types organize content in a linear journey for learners to progress through. But there are some important differences in how these content types are created and used.

Required Editions

Available in: Enterprise, Performance, and Unlimited Editions
User Roles
This topic supports these enablement site roles:
  • Content Creators
  • Learners

Here’s how a trailmix and trail compare.

Feature Trailmix Trail
Your company’s content creators can create Checkmark icon Checkmark icon
Any user can create Checkmark icon  
Can include modules Checkmark icon Checkmark icon
Can include trails Checkmark icon  
Can include projects and superbadges Checkmark icon  
Can include content from your enablement site, Trailhead, or a combination of the two Checkmark icon  

Can include custom steps

In a trailmix, a custom step provides flexibility for including links to content other than trails or modules. For example, a learner can create their own trailmix with a custom step that links to a video or page in an external website.

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Can be assigned to other users via Trail Tracker Checkmark icon  
Can be visible to the creator only Checkmark icon  
Can be included in reports on completion rates Checkmark icon