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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 User Per Month
FREE for Individuals
Spike
Star Rating
(255)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing planseM Client
Star Rating
(59)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE for Individuals
Browse all 3 pricing plansSpike vs eM Client
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Spike easier to use and administer. Reviewers also felt that Spike was easier to do business with overall. However, reviewers felt that the products are equally easy to set up.
- Reviewers felt that Spike meets the needs of their business better than eM Client.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Spike is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Spike over eM Client.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
eM Client
eM Client Free License
FREE
for Individuals
Download the Free version of eM Client with limited functionality.
- Non-commercial use only
- Max. 2 email accounts
- Email, Calendar and Task management
Free Trial
Spike
Free Trial is available
eM Client
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
165
8.5
45
Ease of Use
9.3
169
8.7
47
Ease of Setup
9.3
51
9.3
7
Ease of Admin
8.7
34
7.8
6
Quality of Support
9.0
156
7.7
40
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
32
7.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
155
8.9
44
Features by Category
Messenger
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
Not enough data
Channels
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
Not enough data
Customers
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
Not enough data
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
8.9
64
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.2
67
Not enough data
9.2
62
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
7.4
9
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
5.6
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Grammar
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Formatting
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Product Type
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
9.5
71
8.4
19
9.0
66
8.7
19
9.2
65
8.2
19
9.2
63
8.3
20
Coordination Tools
8.5
63
8.6
19
8.5
64
8.1
19
8.6
58
8.2
16
Software Options
9.3
68
8.8
20
9.2
69
Feature Not Available
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.1
25
|
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
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
8.2
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
Software Type
9.0
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Accessibility
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Integration
9.3
26
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Notifications
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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 - Calendar
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
8.7
5
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
Generative AI
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
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
Spike and eM Client are categorized as Email Client
Unique Categories
Spike is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Email, Email Management, AI Writing Assistant, Shared Inbox, Email Encryption, Conversational Marketing, Note-Taking Software, Audio Conferencing, Calendar, and Video Conferencing
eM Client has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Spike
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
eM Client
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
12.2%
Marketing and Advertising
9.2%
Computer Software
8.7%
Higher Education
5.2%
Financial Services
3.1%
Other
61.6%
Information Technology and Services
40.7%
Computer Software
18.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
Writing and Editing
3.7%
Retail
3.7%
Other
27.8%
Discussions
What platforms is Spike available on?
2 Comments
PD
windows, android, web, ios, macRead more
How much does Spike cost?
2 Comments
PD
there's a free account for personal email. Pro costs $4 a monthRead more
Is eM client any good?
3 Comments
LM
emClient is a very solid option as an email client. Easy-to-use and support is decent.Read more
Is eM client really free?
2 Comments
PS
Yea, I use it with two email accounts and it’s free,i think that is the limit though. More accounts is what causes it to charge. I’ve not found any features...Read more
What is eM Client used for?
1 Comment
PM
eM Client is used as a full-featured email and collaboration client to manage emails, calendars, contacts, and tasks in one place. It supports Exchange,...Read more
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