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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
Spike
Star Rating
(254)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansZix Email Encryption
Star Rating
(30)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Zix Email EncryptionSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Spike excels in ease of use with a score of 9.4, making it a favorite among small businesses for its intuitive interface, while Zix Email Encryption, with a score of 8.8, is noted for being slightly more complex to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Spike's setup process is highly rated at 9.4, allowing users to get started quickly, whereas Zix Email Encryption's setup is rated lower at 7.6, indicating potential challenges for new users.
- G2 users highlight Spike's unified inbox feature, scoring 9.5, which streamlines communication across various channels, while Zix Email Encryption lacks a comparable feature, making it less efficient for users managing multiple email accounts.
- Users on G2 appreciate Spike's strong collaboration tools, particularly the screen sharing and live chat features, which scored 9.2 and 8.9 respectively, whereas Zix Email Encryption does not offer similar collaborative functionalities.
- Reviewers say that Spike's AI capabilities, such as AI text generation and summarization, are rated at 7.5 and 7.2, providing users with advanced productivity tools, while Zix Email Encryption does not emphasize AI features, focusing more on security.
- Users report that Zix Email Encryption shines in security features, particularly with its encryption algorithms and data loss prevention measures, which are crucial for businesses handling sensitive information, while Spike's focus is more on communication efficiency than security.
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
Zix Email Encryption
No pricing availableFree Trial
Spike
Free Trial is available
Zix Email Encryption
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
164
9.7
24
Ease of Use
9.3
168
8.8
24
Ease of Setup
9.3
50
7.6
15
Ease of Admin
8.7
34
9.0
16
Quality of Support
9.0
155
8.7
24
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
32
9.3
16
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
154
9.0
24
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
68
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
6.5
8
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
70
Not enough data
9.0
66
Not enough data
9.2
65
Not enough data
9.2
63
Not enough data
Coordination Tools
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
Software Options
9.3
68
Not enough data
9.2
69
Not enough data
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
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
Generative AI
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
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 Zix Email Encryption are categorized as Email Encryption
Unique Categories
Spike is categorized as Email Client, Business Instant Messaging, Email, Email Management, AI Writing Assistant, Shared Inbox, Conversational Marketing, Note-Taking Software, Audio Conferencing, Calendar, and Video Conferencing
Zix Email Encryption has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Spike
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zix Email Encryption
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
12.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.8%
Computer Software
8.8%
Higher Education
5.3%
Financial Services
3.1%
Other
61.8%
Hospital & Health Care
17.2%
Medical Practice
13.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
10.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.9%
Other
41.4%
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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 encryption automatic or manual?
1 Comment
Official Response from Zix Email Encryption
Automatic encryption requires no action by the email sender. To send an encrypted email, senders simply create a message and hit ‘send.’ Our sophisticated...Read more
Does ZixEncrypt adhere to compliance regulations?
1 Comment
Official Response from Zix Email Encryption
ZixEncrypt assists companies under regulatory compliance obligations to achieve and maintain a compliant status by protecting sensitive and confidential data...Read more
What is the ideal customer for ZixEncrypt?
1 Comment
Official Response from Zix Email Encryption
Zix has over 21,000 customers including all Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) regulators, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision...Read more
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