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At a Glance
SmarterMail
SmarterMail
Star Rating
(27)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Spike
Spike
Star Rating
(254)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.1% of reviews)
Information
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.
  • Users report that Spike excels in its "Unified Inbox" feature, providing a seamless experience for managing multiple email accounts, while SmarterMail's inbox management is considered less intuitive, leading to some frustration among users.
  • Reviewers mention that Spike's "AI" capabilities, particularly in "AI Text Generation" and "AI Text Summarization," are highly rated, making it a preferred choice for those looking for advanced productivity tools, whereas SmarterMail's generative AI features are seen as lacking in comparison.
  • G2 users highlight Spike's "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.4, indicating that the software is user-friendly and easy to navigate, while SmarterMail's score of 7.5 suggests that users often face a steeper learning curve.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Spike's "Quality of Support," scoring 9.1, which indicates responsive and helpful customer service, whereas SmarterMail's support, rated at 7.3, has received mixed reviews regarding response times and effectiveness.
  • Reviewers say that Spike's "Customization Interface" is highly regarded, allowing users to tailor their experience effectively, while SmarterMail's customization options are perceived as limited, which can hinder user satisfaction.
  • Users report that Spike's "Mobile Application" is robust and well-designed, scoring 9.3, making it easy to manage emails on the go, while SmarterMail's mobile experience is often described as less polished and user-friendly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SmarterMail
No pricing available
Spike
Pro
$5.00
1 User Per Month
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Free Trial
SmarterMail
Free Trial is available
Spike
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.6
18
8.9
164
Ease of Use
7.5
18
9.3
168
Ease of Setup
8.3
5
9.3
50
Ease of Admin
8.7
5
8.7
34
Quality of Support
7.3
16
9.0
155
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
5
8.6
32
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
18
9.6
154
Features by Category
Conversational MarketingHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
8.8
28
Messenger
Not enough data
9.1
25
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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
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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 MessagingHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
7.8
82
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
8.6
68
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.4
53
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.2
67
Not enough data
9.2
62
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.4
9
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
5.6
8
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
8
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
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
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Shared Inbox
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
82
Inbox Tools
Not enough data
9.5
70
Not enough data
9.0
66
Not enough data
9.2
65
Not enough data
9.2
63
Coordination Tools
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
8.5
57
Software Options
Not enough data
9.3
68
Not enough data
9.2
69
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
42
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.1
25
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.8
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
8.2
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
27
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
24
|
Verified
Software Type
Not enough data
9.0
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
26
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
33
Calendar View
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.8
27
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Accessibility
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
7
Integration
Not enough data
9.3
26
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Notifications
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
13
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Note-Taking SoftwareHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
SmarterMail
SmarterMail
Spike
Spike
SmarterMail and Spike are categorized as Email
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SmarterMail
SmarterMail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.0%
Spike
Spike
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.3%
Reviewers' Industry
SmarterMail
SmarterMail
Computer Software
12.0%
Retail
8.0%
Law Practice
8.0%
Hospital & Health Care
8.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.0%
Other
56.0%
Spike
Spike
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.8%
Computer Software
8.8%
Higher Education
5.3%
Financial Services
3.1%
Other
61.8%
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Spike
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Discussions
SmarterMail
SmarterMail Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
SmarterMail has no discussions with answers
Spike
Spike Discussions
What platforms is Spike available on?
2 Comments
Pavan D.
PD
windows, android, web, ios, macRead more
How much does Spike cost?
2 Comments
Pavan D.
PD
there's a free account for personal email. Pro costs $4 a monthRead more
Does it allow customization?
2 Comments
Adam L.
AL
Will it integrate business into the model Read more