Preside
7.4#31 in email clientsFree planFree planiOS
VisitPreside vs Spike
What both publish
| Fact | Preside | Spike |
|---|---|---|
| App coverage | mobile | all |
| Calendar tools | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The maker says email and account data are stored locally and are not uploaded to its servers in the app's default configuration. | 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 | Preside is a full-featured, productivity-focused mobile email app for managing email from a mobile device. | 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. |
| Security | The maker says the app uses iOS file protection to encrypt data at rest and supports S/MIME certificates. | Spike says message data is encrypted with AES-256 using a per-message private key and that it has periodic external security audits. |
| Support | Support and feedback requests can be sent to [email protected], and premium subscribers receive priority responses. | The pricing page lists standard support for Starter, priority support for Team and Pro, and VIP support for Business and Ultimate. |
| Unified inbox | Yes | Yes |
Preside plans
- Premium—
- Free versionFree
- Premium (1 month)$4.99 a month
- Premium (1 year)$24.99 a year
Spike plans
- StarterFree
- Team$4 a month
- Business$8 a month
- FreeFree
- Pro$6 a month
- Ultimate$12 a month
Pick Preside 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.