# Shift, Spike vs Google Workspace Comparison

| | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 264 | 262 | 48,004 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (89.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free User / Year | $5.00 1 User Per Month | $6.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Shift

Pros:
- Ease of Use (110 reviews)
- Easy Accessibility (71 reviews)

Cons:
- App Issues (40 reviews)
- Missing Features (19 reviews)

### Spike

Pros:
- Ease of Use (46 reviews)
- Email Management (35 reviews)

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

### Google Workspace

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1396 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (1000 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (591 reviews)
- Limited Features (545 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (235 reviews) | 8.9 (166 reviews) | 9.1 (38024 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (241 reviews) | 9.3 (170 reviews) | 9.3 (38255 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (188 reviews) | 9.3 (53 reviews) | 9.2 (10147 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (57 reviews) | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 9.0 (8583 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (167 reviews) | 9.0 (158 reviews) | 8.6 (30304 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (53 reviews) | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (7914 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (236 reviews) | 9.6 (156 reviews) | 8.7 (36681 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Shift

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: Free User / Year

Key Features:
- Up to 2 email accounts (Gmail, GSuite, Outlook)
- Add 1 free app
- Cross-platform support (Windows, MacOS, Linux)

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/redbrick-shift/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

### Google Workspace

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Business Starter

Price: $6.00 Per Month

Key Features:
- Custom and secure business email
- 100 participant video meetings
- 30 GB storage per user

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Content Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.9/10 | 9338 |

#### File Management

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Syncing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (8055 reviews) | 
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (8102 reviews) | 
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (8191 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (8233 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Apps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7819 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (129 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (132 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (128 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File following** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7587 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (8438 reviews) | 
| **Simultaneously Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (7934 reviews) | 
| **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (6874 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User and Role Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (6062 reviews) | 
| **Policies and Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (5879 reviews) | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (5825 reviews) | 
| **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (6317 reviews) | 
| **Storage Zones** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5304 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (6443 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (2157 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1744 reviews) | 
| **System of Record Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1672 reviews) | 
| **APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1511 reviews) | 

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Conversational Marketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 8.8/10 | 28 |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Messenger

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 7.7/10 | 84 |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.6/10 | 2747 |

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 8.8 (2114 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.2 (69 reviews) | 8.8 (2237 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | 8.7 (70 reviews) | 8.7 (2053 reviews) | 

#### Business Instant Messaging 

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (56 reviews) | 9.0 (2190 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (54 reviews) | 9.0 (2244 reviews) | 

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | 9.2 (68 reviews) | 9.0 (2281 reviews) | 
| **Web Application** | Not enough data | 9.2 (63 reviews) | 9.1 (2348 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (1893 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (258 reviews) | 

#### AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Powered Search** | Not enough data | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (252 reviews) | 
| **Smart Notifications** | Not enough data | 7.2 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (251 reviews) | 
| **AI Powered Language Translation** | Not enough data | 6.5 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (249 reviews) | 
| **Content Generation** | Not enough data | 6.1 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (250 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 5.0 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (138 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (137 reviews) | 

### AI Writing Assistant

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 9.1/10 | 9 |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Grammar

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Grammar Check** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tone Check** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sentence Formatting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Formatting

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Plagiarism Check** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Style Editor** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Citation Finder** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Content 

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Idea Recommendation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Generation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Form Generation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Product Type

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Application** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Plugin** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Screen Sharing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.7/10 | 3767 |

#### Presenter Tools

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (2814 reviews) | 
| **Notifications Blocker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (2420 reviews) | 
| **Remote Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (2304 reviews) | 
| **Switch Presenter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (2716 reviews) | 

#### Conferencing Options

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Group Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (3092 reviews) | 
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (3145 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (3267 reviews) | 

#### Application Tools

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Password Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (2488 reviews) | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (2565 reviews) | 
| **In-Browser Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (2865 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Screen Sharing

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (213 reviews) | 

### Shared Inbox

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 9.7/10 | 6 |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Presentation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.5/10 | 2153 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Slide Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1832 reviews) | 
| **Presenter Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1814 reviews) | 
| **Auto Save** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (1861 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (1705 reviews) | 
| **Template Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (1709 reviews) | 
| **Template Creator** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (1637 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1825 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1607 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1708 reviews) | 
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1765 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (543 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (532 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (529 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (537 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Music** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (519 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (527 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (526 reviews) | 

### Email Client

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | 7.8/10 | 172 |
| **Spike** | 9.0/10 | 85 |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Inbox Tools

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unified Inbox** | 9.5 (169 reviews) | 9.5 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Filters** | 8.4 (160 reviews) | 9.1 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | 7.9 (156 reviews) | 9.2 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | 8.5 (164 reviews) | 9.2 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Coordination Tools

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | 8.2 (161 reviews) | 8.5 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contacts** | 7.5 (154 reviews) | 8.6 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | 7.6 (156 reviews) | 8.6 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Software Options

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Application** | 9.4 (167 reviews) | 9.3 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Application** | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Email Client - Agentic AI

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 5.0 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 6.3 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Spreadsheets

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 9.0/10 | 2275 |

#### Calculating

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Functions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1859 reviews) | 
| **Auto Recalculation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1747 reviews) | 

#### Insights

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Charts and Graphs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1732 reviews) | 
| **Tables** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1799 reviews) | 

#### Editing

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1731 reviews) | 
| **Collaborative Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1905 reviews) | 
| **Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1785 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Addons** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1589 reviews) | 
| **Multi Device Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1808 reviews) | 
| **Importing and Exporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1822 reviews) | 
| **Autosave** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (1916 reviews) | 

### Office Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.9/10 | 2324 |

#### Applications

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Basic applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1621 reviews) | 
| **Suite access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1407 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (1243 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1654 reviews) | 
| **Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1238 reviews) | 
| **Simultaneously editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1507 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1433 reviews) | 
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1292 reviews) | 
| **Auto save** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (1352 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Office Suites

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (427 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (452 reviews) | 

### Unified Workspaces

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | 7.3/10 | 165 |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Login Options 

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Saver** | 7.7 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Client** | 9.1 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Split Screen** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Assistant** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization 

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Workflows** | 7.0 (151 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Workspaces** | 9.3 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Application Integration** | 8.0 (154 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 5.0 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 5.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 8.8/10 | 42 |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.8/10 | 7153 |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (5942 reviews) | 
| **Presentations** | Not enough data | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 9.1 (4185 reviews) | 
| **Whiteboarding** | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (3642 reviews) | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4233 reviews) | 
| **Hand Raising** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (3972 reviews) | 

#### Meeting Coordination

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.2 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (5806 reviews) | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (5179 reviews) | 
| **Participant Permissions** | Not enough data | 9.1 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (5459 reviews) | 
| **One-Click Join** | Not enough data | 8.9 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4171 reviews) | 

#### Software Type

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (5754 reviews) | 
| **Browser Application** | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4245 reviews) | 
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | 8.9 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (3819 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (384 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (387 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (384 reviews) | 

### Survey

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.6/10 | 1195 |

#### Survey Management

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Survey Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1019 reviews) | 
| **Question Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1040 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (996 reviews) | 
| **Survey Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1013 reviews) | 

#### Survey Customization

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branching/Skip Logic** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (865 reviews) | 
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (918 reviews) | 
| **Multimedia Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (912 reviews) | 
| **Multilingual Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (756 reviews) | 

#### Survey Insights

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (995 reviews) | 
| **BI Tools Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (761 reviews) | 
| **Data Exporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (973 reviews) | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (967 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Survey

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (81 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (79 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (80 reviews) | 

### Calendar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 9.0/10 | 33 |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.7/10 | 1775 |

#### Calendar View

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Calendar View** | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 9.2 (1459 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Viewing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 9.2 (1421 reviews) | 

#### Shared Calendar

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar Collaboration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 9.3 (1484 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 9.1 (1433 reviews) | 

#### Accessibility

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Reader Compatibility** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (1239 reviews) | 
| **Keyboard Shortcuts** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (1296 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sync Multiple Calendars** | Not enough data | 9.3 (26 reviews) | 9.0 (1365 reviews) | 
| **Import Events** | Not enough data | 9.1 (24 reviews) | 8.9 (1338 reviews) | 
| **Software Integrations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (1355 reviews) | 

#### Notifications

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customized Calendar Notifications** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (1389 reviews) | 
| **Location-Based Alerts** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (1241 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (764 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (763 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (760 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Calendar

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (309 reviews) | 

### Document Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.8/10 | 1905 |

#### Design

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Graphics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1406 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1415 reviews) | 
| **Themes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1409 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1525 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1491 reviews) | 

#### File Types

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1508 reviews) | 
| **Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1477 reviews) | 
| **Web Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1226 reviews) | 

#### Edit & Revise

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revision History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1486 reviews) | 
| **Suggestion Mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1436 reviews) | 
| **Document Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1513 reviews) | 

#### Integrate & Embed

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1470 reviews) | 
| **Website** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1303 reviews) | 
| **Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1381 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1354 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1336 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (1080 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (759 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (746 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (735 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (734 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (730 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Creation

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (304 reviews) | 

### Email Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 9.0/10 | 11 |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Sorting & Filtering

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Attachment Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tags** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Sorting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predefined Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Outlook Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gmail Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Apple Calendar Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Time Management

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unified Inbox** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Snooze** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Email Management

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Browser

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | 4.9/10 | 35 |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Browser

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 5.0 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 5.1 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 4.7 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | 7.3/10 | 14 |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.2/10 | 1036 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.0 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (839 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (830 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (820 reviews) | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (324 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (329 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (317 reviews) | 

### Email Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 7.8/10 | 108 |

#### Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (76 reviews) | 

### Audio Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Presentation Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI-Assisted Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Presentation Structuring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Slide Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Slide** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform basics

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slide Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Website Builder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Shift** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spike** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.5/10 | 508 |

#### Customizations

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (428 reviews) | 
| **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (432 reviews) | 
| **HTML Input** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (396 reviews) | 
| **Domain Name** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (407 reviews) | 

#### Growth

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (339 reviews) | 
| **Site Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (365 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (339 reviews) | 
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (321 reviews) | 
| **Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (345 reviews) | 

#### Content

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (394 reviews) | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (404 reviews) | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (400 reviews) | 
| **WordPress Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (143 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customer Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (150 reviews) | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Shift (3):** [Browsers](https://www.g2.com/categories/browsers), [Unified Workspaces Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-workspaces), [Email Client Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-client)

**Unique to Spike (12):** [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), [Email Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-management), [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 Google Workspace (14):** [Business Instant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging), [Screen Sharing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-sharing), [Note-Taking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/note-taking-software), [Spreadsheets Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spreadsheets), [Website Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-builder), [Presentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/presentation-software), [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation), [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration), [Office Suites Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/office-suites), [Calendar Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/calendar-software), [Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email), [Survey Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/survey), [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing), [AI Presentation Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-presentation-tools)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Shift | Spike | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 89.0% | 77.1% | 46.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 9.8% | 13.9% | 34.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 1.2% | 9.1% | 19.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Shift

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 21.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.1%
- **Consulting:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.9%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.1%
- **Media Production:** 3.1%
- **Design:** 3.1%
- **Financial Services:** 2.8%
- **Religious Institutions:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 42.9%

#### 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%

#### Google Workspace

- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.2%
- **Education Management:** 8.3%
- **Computer Software:** 7.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.7%
- **Higher Education:** 5.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.3%
- **Internet:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 50.6%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Shift

- [Focos](https://www.g2.com/products/focos/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3472 reviews)
- [Front](https://www.g2.com/products/front/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2466 reviews)
- [Thunderbird](https://www.g2.com/products/thunderbird/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (339 reviews)
- [Rambox](https://www.g2.com/products/rambox/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (82 reviews)
- [Mailbird](https://www.g2.com/products/mailbird/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (101 reviews)
- [Workona](https://www.g2.com/products/workona/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (66 reviews)
- [Station](https://www.g2.com/products/station/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [Kiwi for Gmail](https://www.g2.com/products/kiwi-for-gmail-kiwi-for-gmail/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [Brave](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (526 reviews)

### Alternatives to Spike

- [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3472 reviews)
- [Front](https://www.g2.com/products/front/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2466 reviews)
- [Zoho Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-mail/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (714 reviews)
- [Thunderbird](https://www.g2.com/products/thunderbird/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (339 reviews)
- [Slack](https://www.g2.com/products/slack/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (39040 reviews)
- [Superhuman Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/superhuman-mail/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1246 reviews)
- [Proton Mail For Business](https://www.g2.com/products/proton-mail-for-business/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 reviews)
- [Microsoft Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (18990 reviews)
- [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56382 reviews)
- [Titan](https://www.g2.com/products/titan-titan/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (561 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Workspace

- [Microsoft 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5819 reviews)
- [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56382 reviews)
- [Bitrix24](https://www.g2.com/products/bitrix24/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (608 reviews)
- [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12407 reviews)
- [Webex Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-webex-suite/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18890 reviews)
- [Zoho Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-mail/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (714 reviews)
- [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7497 reviews)
- [Microsoft Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (18990 reviews)
- [Constant Contact](https://www.g2.com/products/constant-contact/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (7391 reviews)
- [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3472 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Shift

- Title: [What is the use of Shift app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-shift-app) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Access all your email and webapps  in one workspace"
- Title: [What is the Shift program?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-shift-program) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "<p>Did you get an answer for this?</p>"

### 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..."

### Google Workspace

- Title: [Internet Connection](https://www.g2.com/discussions/internet-connection) — 25 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "yes , company can working on it. but company need a focus on real time network customer things"
- Title: [Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13790-is-there-a-way-to-see-everyone-all-at-once-on-the-screen) — 21 comments, 11 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "No, there is no way to see everyone all at once on the screen in Google hangouts. If you want that feature go for zoom video conferencing app."
- Title: [Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-that-possible-to-see-the-files-from-multiple-google-accounts-simultaneously) — 17 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you can do it, always you share your docs wit them or you can grant those accounts over your docs. You have multiple ways to do it even sharing by links."
- Title: [What tips do you have for effectively using Google Meet’s advanced features for large virtual meetings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-tips-do-you-have-for-effectively-using-google-meet-s-advanced-features-for-large-virtual-meetings) — 16 comments, 10 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "You need to practice using the features when you are less busy so that they can be familiar."
- Title: [Storing and Sharing web resources in google drive](https://www.g2.com/discussions/storing-and-sharing-web-resources-in-google-drive) — 15 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Depending on what you need the links for and how you need them organized, I have found Buzzstream very effective for keeping groups of links together."

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