Pelton
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VisitPelton vs Spike
What both publish
| Fact | Pelton | Spike |
|---|---|---|
| App coverage | desktop | all |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Downloads are listed for macOS Apple Silicon and Intel, Windows, and Linux; the site says there is no mobile version yet. | Spike lists iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and web browser as supported devices. |
| Privacy | The app says it makes no requests to Pelton-run servers, has no telemetry or automated crash reports, and blocks remote images by default. | Spike says it is ad-free and does not rent, sell, distribute, or monetize user data, while non-personal data may be used to improve its service. |
| Product | Pelton is a free, open-source desktop email client that stores mail on your computer and with your email provider. | Spike describes itself as an AI-powered inbox that brings email, calls, notes, tasks, and to-dos into one hub and turns email threads into chat-like conversations. |
| Scheduled sending | Yes | Yes |
Pelton plans
- PeltonFree
Spike plans
- StarterFree
- Team$4 a month
- Business$8 a month
- FreeFree
- Pro$6 a month
- Ultimate$12 a month
Pick Pelton if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Spike if…
Spike may suit people or teams looking to bring email, scheduled messages, and calendar tools together across desktop and mobile platforms. Its plans cover different email, storage, team, and file-upload needs.