Spark Mail
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What both publish
| Fact | Spark Mail | Spike |
|---|---|---|
| AI features | Spark +AI can translate, summarize, draft, and proofread emails, while AI Assistant can find, summarize, and take action on emails, attachments, meeting notes, and events. | Spike AI can generate messages and replies, summarize conversations, and provide an AI assistant; the free tiers list 10 queries for several AI features. |
| Calendar tools | Yes | Yes |
| Email providers | Spark works with IMAP, iCloud, Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo, and Google accounts. | Spike says it works with existing email accounts including Gmail, Office 365 or Outlook, Exchange, iCloud, Yahoo, and other IMAP accounts. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Asana, Evernote, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, Notion, Slack, Todoist, Trello, and Zoom, with availability varying by platform. | Spike supports Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive for cloud attachments, and its calendar feature names Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar. |
| Paid from | 8.25 | 4 |
| Product | Spark is a cross-platform email app designed to filter out distractions and help users focus on important messages. | 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 |
| Security | Spark says it uses Google Cloud for data storage and encryption, and says user data is used for product optimization and is not shared with third parties. | Spike says message data is encrypted with AES-256 using a per-message private key and that it has periodic external security audits. |
| Support | The pricing page lists self-service support, priority support, and dedicated customer success manager support, depending on plan. | The pricing page lists standard support for Starter, priority support for Team and Pro, and VIP support for Business and Ultimate. |
| Team collaboration | Spark supports real-time email collaboration, private comments, shared information, delegated ownership, progress tracking, and deadlines. | Teamspace includes channels, shared inboxes, groups, collaborative docs and tasks, and audio and video meetings. |
| Unified inbox | Yes | Yes |
Spark Mail plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$10 a month
- Pro$20 a month
- Plus$99 a year
- Pro$199 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Spike plans
- StarterFree
- Team$4 a month
- Business$8 a month
- FreeFree
- Pro$6 a month
- Ultimate$12 a month
Pick Spark Mail if…
Spark Mail suits people who manage multiple email accounts and want priority messages separated from other mail. Its collaboration tools may also fit teams that coordinate email work and ownership.
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.