# Canary Mail, Spike vs Mailbird Comparison

| | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 3.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 53 | 262 | 101 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (86.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | $5.00 1 User Per Month | $5.75 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Canary Mail

Pros:
- AI Integration (1 reviews)
- Customer Support (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Attachment Issues (1 reviews)
- Confusing Interface (1 reviews)

### Spike

Pros:
- Ease of Use (47 reviews)
- Email Management (35 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (19 reviews)
- Limited Features (12 reviews)

### Mailbird

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Setup Ease (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Bug Issues (3 reviews)
- Lack of Integration (3 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (32 reviews) | 8.9 (166 reviews) | 7.2 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 9.3 (170 reviews) | 7.7 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (53 reviews) | 8.1 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 9.0 (158 reviews) | 6.9 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (33 reviews) | 9.6 (156 reviews) | 6.9 (78 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Canary Mail

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free

Description: Core inbox for students & personal use. Covers up to 2 devices.

Key Features:
- Unified Inbox
- Read Receipts (Lite)
- Snooze & Pin

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/canary-mail/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Spike

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pro

Price: $5.00 1 User Per Month

Description: Use Spike's email app with up to 3 email accounts with unified inbox and unlimited search history

Key Features:
- Conversational Email
- Spike AI
- 5 GB storage

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/spike/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Mailbird

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Mailbird Premium Yearly

Price: $5.75 Per Month

Description: A yearly subscription that gives you access to both Mailbird for Windows and Mailbird for Mac on up to three devices. This plan includes all future Mailbird updates—both minor and major—because Lifetime Updates are built in by default.

Key Features:
- Access to Mailbird for Windows and Mailbird for Mac
- Lifetime Updates included by default
- Manage unlimited email accounts

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/mailbird/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Conversational Marketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 8.8/10 | 28 |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Messenger

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sequencing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **AI** | Not enough data | 9.3 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | 8.9 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Customization Interface** | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Channels

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Media** | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Website** | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Text Message (SMS)** | Not enough data | 8.6 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Voice Assistants** | Not enough data | 8.6 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Other** | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Customers

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Targeting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Profiles** | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Gathering** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Conversion** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business Instant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 7.7/10 | 84 |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.2 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | 8.7 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging 

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | 9.2 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Application** | Not enough data | 9.2 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Powered Search** | Not enough data | 6.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Smart Notifications** | Not enough data | 7.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Powered Language Translation** | Not enough data | 6.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Generation** | Not enough data | 6.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 5.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AI Writing Assistant

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | 8.4/10 | 12 |
| **Spike** | 9.1/10 | 9 |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Grammar

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Grammar Check** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tone Check** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sentence Formatting** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Formatting

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Plagiarism Check** | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Style Editor** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Citation Finder** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Content 

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Idea Recommendation** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Generation** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Form Generation** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Product Type

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Application** | 9.7 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Plugin** | 7.3 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Shared Inbox

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 9.7/10 | 6 |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Notes** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internal Discussion** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Assignments and Tasks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Trends** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Shared Inbox

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Client

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 9.0/10 | 85 |
| **Mailbird** | 7.7/10 | 37 |

#### Inbox Tools

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unified Inbox** | Not enough data | 9.5 (72 reviews) | 8.6 (33 reviews) | 
| **Filters** | Not enough data | 9.1 (67 reviews) | 7.4 (33 reviews) | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | 9.2 (66 reviews) | 7.6 (30 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.2 (64 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 

#### Coordination Tools

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | 8.5 (64 reviews) | 7.7 (30 reviews) | 
| **Contacts** | Not enough data | 8.6 (65 reviews) | 7.6 (33 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 7.1 (26 reviews) | 

#### Software Options

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | 9.3 (69 reviews) | 7.4 (35 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | 9.2 (70 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Email Client - Agentic AI

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 8.8/10 | 42 |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Presentations** | Not enough data | 8.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Whiteboarding** | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Hand Raising** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Meeting Coordination

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.2 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Participant Permissions** | Not enough data | 9.1 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **One-Click Join** | Not enough data | 8.9 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Browser Application** | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | 8.9 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Calendar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 9.0/10 | 33 |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Calendar View

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Calendar View** | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Viewing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Shared Calendar

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar Collaboration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Accessibility

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Reader Compatibility** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Keyboard Shortcuts** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sync Multiple Calendars** | Not enough data | 9.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Import Events** | Not enough data | 9.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Software Integrations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Notifications

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customized Calendar Notifications** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Location-Based Alerts** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Calendar

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | 8.7/10 | 17 |
| **Spike** | 9.0/10 | 11 |
| **Mailbird** | 5.8/10 | 13 |

#### Sorting & Filtering

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Attachment Search** | 9.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Tags** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Sorting** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Predefined Rules** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 4.7 (11 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Outlook Integration** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Gmail Integration** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Apple Calendar Integration** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Time Management

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unified Inbox** | 9.7 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Email Automation** | 9.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Snooze** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.1 (11 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Email Management

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | 7.9/10 | 19 |
| **Spike** | 7.3/10 | 14 |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.9 (16 reviews) | 7.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | 7.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transport Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **End-to-End Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revocation Mechanisms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certificate Authorities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Malware Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User-Friendly Interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **APIs and SDKs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Client Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Note-Taking Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Audio Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing

| Feature | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Email Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-management)

**Unique to Canary Mail (3):** [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption), [AI Writing Assistants](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-writing-assistant), [Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email)

**Unique to Spike (11):** [Email Client Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-client), [Business Instant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging), [Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email), [AI Writing Assistants](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-writing-assistant), [Shared Inbox Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/shared-inbox), [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption), [Conversational Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/conversational-marketing), [Note-Taking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/note-taking-software), [Audio Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-conferencing), [Calendar Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/calendar-software), [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing)

**Unique to Mailbird (1):** [Email Client Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-client)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Canary Mail | Spike | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 86.3% | 77.1% | 80.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 9.8% | 13.9% | 16.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.9% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Canary Mail

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.7%
- **Consulting:** 9.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.9%
- **Computer Software:** 3.9%
- **Real Estate:** 3.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.9%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.9%
- **Internet:** 3.9%
- **Other:** 39.2%

#### Spike

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.1%
- **Computer Software:** 9.1%
- **Higher Education:** 5.2%
- **Financial Services:** 3.0%
- **Design:** 2.6%
- **Entertainment:** 2.6%
- **Internet:** 2.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.2%
- **Education Management:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 49.1%

#### Mailbird

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.5%
- **Computer Software:** 9.4%
- **Entertainment:** 4.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.2%
- **Graphic Design:** 3.1%
- **Retail:** 3.1%
- **Legal Services:** 2.1%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 2.1%
- **Internet:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 37.5%

---
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- [Superhuman Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/superhuman-mail/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1238 reviews)
- [Proton Mail For Business](https://www.g2.com/products/proton-mail-for-business/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (264 reviews)
- [Microsoft Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (18856 reviews)
- [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56367 reviews)

### Alternatives to Mailbird

- [Front](https://www.g2.com/products/front/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2463 reviews)
- [Thunderbird](https://www.g2.com/products/thunderbird/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (339 reviews)
- [BlueMail](https://www.g2.com/products/bluemail/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (53 reviews)
- [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3466 reviews)
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- [eM Client](https://www.g2.com/products/em-client/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Mailspring](https://www.g2.com/products/mailspring/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [Superhuman Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/superhuman-mail/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1238 reviews)
- [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56367 reviews)
- [Hiver](https://www.g2.com/products/hiver/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1283 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Canary Mail

No discussions available for this product.

### Spike

- Title: [What is a spike task?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-spike-task) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "A Spike task is an captured action item, visible in your inbox until you either action it , delete it, or 'reschedule' it to a future date ('snoozing', in..."
- Title: [Spike - Syncing Mailbox Settings between devices - Feature Request](https://www.g2.com/discussions/spike-syncing-mailbox-settings-between-devices-feature-request) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Serge, 

Hi Serge,
We currently don't offer a single login because common solutions have  security disadvantages, and above all, Spike prioritizes..."
- Title: [What is a spike in Devops?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-spike-in-devops) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A spike is a user story for which the team cannot estimate the effort needed. In such a case, it is better to run time-boxed research, exploration to learn..."
- Title: [Full HTML Signature Support](https://www.g2.com/discussions/full-html-signature-support) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I guess its safe to say i wasn't the only one that suffered from the loss of bitcoins been stolen from worldofcryptomining account, over 18btc was stolen..."
- Title: [Does it allow customization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50564-does-it-allow-customization) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Tyree! Certain things can be customized. For example - on mobile you can customize your swipes and quick actions. You can also customize your..."

### Mailbird

- Title: [Is Mailbird really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mailbird-really-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No! Mailbird isn't free, but offers a 14-day free trial. Also, keep in mind that the company is developing another email client - it is called Mailbird Next...."
- Title: [Is Mailbird any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mailbird-any-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Bruh it's hella chill."
- Title: [Why do my emails get stuck in the outbox?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-do-my-emails-get-stuck-in-the-outbox) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Mailbird support is horrible - simply right click on the mailbird icon and make sure to select "exit mailbird". Don't just click the X on top to close the..."
- Title: [I need a JOB!!!! let me work with you all.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/49856-i-need-a-job-let-me-work-with-you-all) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Joseph,
I have periodic problems with Thunderbird.    I have only two personal email accounts to manage.   Is Mailbird my best option for Win 10 or 11?   If..."

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