Compare Microsoft 365 and Spike 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
$5.00 1 User Per Month
Microsoft 365
Star Rating
(5,751)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
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Star Rating
(262)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 User Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft 365 excels in providing a comprehensive suite of productivity tools, with users praising its ability to seamlessly integrate applications like Teams and SharePoint for real-time collaboration. This makes it a strong choice for organizations looking for a centralized platform for their workflow.
- Users say that Spike offers a modern and clean interface that simplifies communication, making it feel more like chatting than traditional email. This unique approach helps reduce email clutter and enhances team collaboration, which is particularly appealing for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft 365's templates are exceptional and greatly enhance productivity, allowing users to create professional documents quickly. This feature, combined with its robust cloud-based access, positions it as a reliable choice for businesses that prioritize efficiency.
- According to verified reviews, Spike shines in its all-in-one functionality, effectively managing notes, tasks, and schedules while synchronizing emails. Users appreciate how it centralizes various communication forms, making it a handy tool for keeping teams aligned.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Microsoft 365 has a higher overall satisfaction score, Spike's ease of use and setup are frequently praised, with users noting that it requires less time to get started. This can be a significant advantage for smaller teams or those with limited IT resources.
- Users report that Microsoft 365's strong market presence and extensive user base provide a sense of reliability and support, which is crucial for larger organizations. In contrast, Spike, while innovative, may not yet have the same level of support resources, which could be a consideration for businesses looking for long-term partnerships.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6.00
1 User Per Month
Business Basic combines web and mobile versions of the Office apps, business email with Exchange, user management, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Teams for up to 300 users.
- Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees
- Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com
- Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Spike
Pro
$5.00
1 User Per Month
Use Spike's email app with up to 3 email accounts with unified inbox and unlimited search history
- Conversational Email
- Spike AI
- 5 GB storage
Free Trial
Microsoft 365
Free Trial is available
Spike
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
4,749
8.8
165
Ease of Use
9.0
4,803
9.3
169
Ease of Setup
8.9
1,359
9.3
51
Ease of Admin
8.7
997
8.7
34
Quality of Support
8.5
4,014
9.0
156
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
970
8.6
32
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
4,683
9.6
155
Features by Category
File Management
9.3
183
Not enough data
9.3
180
Not enough data
9.4
178
Not enough data
9.0
172
Not enough data
8.9
174
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
8.6
78
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.2
178
Not enough data
9.5
180
Not enough data
9.1
179
Not enough data
8.8
174
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
173
Not enough data
9.2
173
Not enough data
9.1
170
Not enough data
8.9
169
Not enough data
8.8
164
Not enough data
9.4
175
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
187
Not enough data
8.8
181
Not enough data
9.0
181
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Messenger
Not enough data
9.1
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
25
|
Verified
Channels
Not enough data
8.7
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
20
|
Verified
Customers
Not enough data
8.8
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.5
182
8.9
64
9.3
181
9.2
68
8.8
178
8.6
69
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
181
8.8
55
9.2
182
8.4
53
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
179
9.2
67
9.2
183
9.2
62
9.0
177
Feature Not Available
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.7
131
7.4
9
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
131
6.5
8
8.6
132
6.9
9
8.5
132
6.0
8
8.7
135
5.6
8
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
Grammar
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Formatting
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Product Type
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
125
Not enough data
8.5
126
Not enough data
8.2
123
Not enough data
8.6
124
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
130
Not enough data
9.0
131
Not enough data
9.0
135
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.8
123
Not enough data
8.7
124
Not enough data
8.8
125
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.2
39
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
166
Not enough data
8.8
165
Not enough data
9.1
167
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.3
164
Not enough data
8.6
156
Not enough data
9.1
166
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
161
Not enough data
8.9
159
Not enough data
9.1
169
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
109
Not enough data
8.0
105
Not enough data
7.3
104
Not enough data
8.0
106
Not enough data
7.2
103
Not enough data
7.9
104
Not enough data
7.6
102
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
8.9
214
9.5
71
9.0
212
9.0
66
9.0
213
9.2
65
9.1
212
9.2
63
Coordination Tools
9.2
219
8.5
63
9.0
213
8.5
64
8.7
209
8.6
58
Software Options
9.3
218
9.3
68
8.8
216
9.2
69
Email Client - Agentic AI
8.3
79
Not enough data
8.2
80
Not enough data
Calculating
9.2
184
Not enough data
9.1
182
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
180
Not enough data
9.1
179
Not enough data
Editing
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.8
181
Not enough data
8.9
176
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.9
181
Not enough data
9.0
175
Not enough data
9.1
179
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1323
Not enough data
9.0
1234
Not enough data
8.8
1201
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
1218
Not enough data
8.8
1095
Not enough data
8.7
1169
Not enough data
Management
8.9
1190
Not enough data
9.2
1231
Not enough data
9.2
1265
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
128
Not enough data
8.2
134
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.1
193
9.1
25
|
Verified
9.2
192
8.6
18
8.7
187
8.7
17
9.2
190
8.8
27
|
Verified
9.2
188
Feature Not Available
Meeting Coordination
9.2
196
8.2
32
|
Verified
9.0
189
Feature Not Available
9.1
189
9.1
27
|
Verified
9.1
184
8.9
24
|
Verified
Software Type
9.0
194
9.0
32
|
Verified
9.1
190
9.0
27
|
Verified
9.2
192
8.9
26
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.5
76
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
8.3
75
Not enough data
Survey Management
8.8
47
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.0
202
9.1
25
8.9
205
8.8
27
Shared Calendar
9.0
205
Feature Not Available
8.9
202
Feature Not Available
Accessibility
8.8
193
Feature Not Available
8.7
194
8.8
7
Integration
8.9
195
9.3
26
8.8
198
9.1
24
8.8
196
Feature Not Available
Notifications
9.0
198
Feature Not Available
8.6
195
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.8
137
Not enough data
8.0
133
Not enough data
7.9
132
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
7.8
73
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
112
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
Settings
9.1
114
Not enough data
9.1
110
Not enough data
9.0
110
Not enough data
Personalization
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.8
108
Not enough data
Integrations
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.3
105
Not enough data
9.0
108
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
80
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
8.3
80
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
Design
8.8
234
Not enough data
8.9
237
Not enough data
8.7
235
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.2
239
Not enough data
9.2
240
Not enough data
File Types
9.4
244
Not enough data
9.1
241
Not enough data
8.6
232
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
8.9
241
Not enough data
8.8
235
Not enough data
9.2
242
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
8.8
234
Not enough data
8.6
234
Not enough data
8.9
236
Not enough data
Operating System
9.4
240
Not enough data
8.5
232
Not enough data
7.9
224
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
177
Not enough data
8.1
176
Not enough data
7.8
172
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
7.9
170
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
8.4
94
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
8.9
219
Not enough data
9.1
215
Not enough data
8.6
209
Not enough data
8.9
214
Not enough data
Integrations
9.3
218
Not enough data
8.5
207
Not enough data
8.2
203
Not enough data
Time Management
8.9
207
8.7
5
9.1
215
Not enough data
8.8
210
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
158
Not enough data
8.3
157
Not enough data
8.5
158
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft 365 and Spike are categorized as Email Management, Business Instant Messaging, Email Client, Calendar, and Video Conferencing
Unique Categories
Microsoft 365 is categorized as Screen Sharing, Spreadsheets, Presentation, Online Appointment Scheduling, Document Creation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, and Survey
Spike is categorized as Email, AI Writing Assistant, Shared Inbox, Email Encryption, Conversational Marketing, Note-Taking Software, and Audio Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft 365
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Spike
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.0%
Other
69.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Marketing and Advertising
9.2%
Computer Software
8.7%
Higher Education
5.2%
Financial Services
3.1%
Other
61.6%
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