# Spike Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

> Is Spike the right Email Management solution for you? Explore 45 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice.

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Spike

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Spike

Ease of use

4.6

Customer Service

4.4

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

Vvs V

Software EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“Spike able to make email feel like a straightforward chat conversations appeals to me.“

December 22, 2025

MR

Muhammad R

Medical DoctorHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“The inability to customize the signature on the free plan is a bit annoying.“

May 18, 2022

DO

Daniel O

Product ManagerHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“good UI/UX, not that much of a barrier needed to fully use.“

May 18, 2022

MH

Michael H

Managing PartnerProfessional Training & Coaching, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Some things that aren't working perfectly are the calendar integration, .ics files/invitations, and sometimes Spike won't recognise the email/name I'm typing in to give me reasonable proposals.... But these are minor details in the great scheme of things, and given the age of the app, there are truly very few bugs or glitches!“

September 29, 2020

AN

Amelia N

CoordinatorHospitality, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“The Solo plan is a bit expensive for personal or freelance work, but I'm definitely interested in investing in the Team plan as I expand.“

October 9, 2021

RB

Raffaele B

OwnerHealth, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“I really like the clear and clean interface, I love simple and non-confusing things.“

July 27, 2021

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Adir R.  
CEO  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "An awesome email client"

October 13, 2020

5.0

Overall - a great app and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

Pros

The way Spike sorts emails is genius. It turned my inbox into a chat-like experience, where emails are grouped by people and not threads/topics - so it actually feels like I'm using a IM and not an outdated email client.

Cons

Some of the more advanced features still need some work. I'd love to see tagging in notes (so collaboration would be smoother), or the option to add a call link into an invite directly (like in Google Calendar).

Alternatives considered

[Superhuman](https://www.capterra.com/p/199278/Superhuman/)

Reason for choosing Spike

Pricing + collaborative features.

Switched from

[Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/)

Spike just made Gmail obsolete for me. I get most of the features in one app without the need to switch to other apps in G-suite.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

We're glad you're enjoying Spike's powerful inbox and conversational email client, Adir. Collaborative Notes are displayed on the right side of the note if you click on the little bubble on the upper part, providing you the name of the user, the time, and what was added by it, hope this is what you are referring to. If you ever need assistance, we're here: chat@spikenow.com

MH

Michael H.  
Managing Partner  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "eMail made modern, simple and transparent"

September 29, 2020

4.0

It's a bit of a change of approach, coming from more classical email services, but I'm finding myself drawn more and more to this app, and it has effectively supplanted my use of all other mail clients. I find the message-centred (i.e. like a chat thread) approach enlightening and very efficient. The learning curve has been very shallow (i.e. I've learned a lot / feel comfortable using Spike in a short time) and I'm really enjoying using the App!

Pros

\+ The ease of use - everything is in one place, and it's easy to concentrate on the information in the messages, rather than filtering through quoted text or long emails that duplicate something already on my computer. + The modern approach - as much as business is still formal, and we value salutations and signatures, they distract from the message we are sending, and email is being supplanted by chats/blogs/... And Spike embraces this trend without losing the formality (it's just hidden) + The semi-automatic email account setup - Spike recognised (in most cases) what kind of email account I had (Gmail, or Exchange, or IMAP) and pre-filled parts of the server data (or eliminated me having to enter it at all) which made setting up accounts a breeze. + The incredibly fast customer service - The CS team is really fast (and personable, and friendly and helpful) when I have an issue. And I feel super well-taken-care-of. Not a given in today's fast moving automated world.

Cons

There are still a few growing pains, and some features are not fully implemented yet. Some things that aren't working perfectly are the calendar integration, .ics files/invitations, and sometimes Spike won't recognise the email/name I'm typing in to give me reasonable proposals.... But these are minor details in the great scheme of things, and given the age of the app, there are truly very few bugs or glitches!

Reason for choosing Spike

This was a transition based on a new option being available, and stood in comparison to the system I was currently using.

Switched from

[Airmail for Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/210396/Airmail-for-Business/)

Transparency / visibility leading to ease of use Rapid Customer Service response time Ease of transition Novel approach (topic/people focus, simplified front e

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thank you so much for your encouraging star ratings, Michael! Currently, RSVPs can only be answered through the desktop version, but we've upvoted this to be considered by our dev team in future updates. If we can ever help with any technical issues, feel free to message us at chat@spikenow.com

BA

Brandi A.  
Owner  
Cosmetics  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Spike"

July 30, 2023

3.0

Pros

I liked the voicemail messages and the text-to-speech. It makes it easy to multitask by having your email read out loud. Or on the other side, being able to record a message instead of typing out the email.

Cons

What I least liked about the product was sometimes there was a long delay in my message delivery. There were times when I didn't get the messages at all.

Review Source

Vvs V.  
Software Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A User-friendly email tool for faster communication"

December 22, 2025

4.0

I've had a good overall experience with the spike. It reduces inbox clutter and saves time by making, email correspondence feel like instant messaging.

Pros

Spike able to make email feel like a straightforward chat conversations appeals to me. The user interface is simple, quick and intuitive. Dedicated areas for team discussions, projects and clients. it's very convinient to have a single inbox for all e-mails, the chat style inbox speeds up communication.

Cons

Email syncing occasionally takes a little longer than with traditional clients. Search could be more effective and notifications from mobile apps can occasionally be delayed. I sometimes have trouble with attachments with spike, particularly when i update my account settings or add pictures to email signatures

Review Source

Bakari C.  
Web developer and content producer  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Best email client I’ve used "

April 15, 2022

5.0

Great experience. With Spike, I spend less time processing emails than with any other email client I’ve used.

Pros

I’ve used five different mail clients, including Apple Mail, and none of them has made managing emails easier than Spike. You can use Spike to divide your priority for your non-priority emails, but I use the Unread and Read emails setup. Viewing my emails in the Recent pane means that I'm not distracted by the clutter of previously read and viewed emails. The Unread pane gives a clean Inbox when I'm done processing the emails, but I also click and see my read previously read emails. The ability to snooze emails is another feature not found in many email clients. The snooze feature allows me to use Spike as part of my task management processes. I can snooze emails and show them back up when I need them. Spike also has a fast search feature, so I have less of a need for saving and tagging emails to different folders. Because Spike also reveals search results of archived emails, I archive about a third of my emails so emails don't clutter my Inbox. Spike has several valuable features, including email templates, tagging, and quick responses. Best of all, Spike is free for personal use, though I would pay to use it.

Cons

Wish there was a way to click on a calendar date in an email and have it added to the Spike Calendar. Smart email folders might also be useful for Spike.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thanks so much for your feedback, Bakari! We're happy that you love the Spike email client! That's music to our ears! The idea of clicking on a calendar date and creating an event is currently not supported by us, but we've shared it with our dev team to consider in future updates. Regarding the 'smart email folders' we would like you to elaborate on this and email us at chat@spikenow.com so we can review this and evaluate if this is already set up or if it's also a feature request. We are looking forward to your updates.

Aury F.  
Project Manager & Architect  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Wasn't expecting to be this satisfied. It's amazing."

June 19, 2022

5.0

I wasn't expecting this much efficiency in one app. As a project manager I have to closely follow up emails and people and spike makes it a 100% easier and quicker. The look and feel of the platform makes you digest information and send it without feeling the burdensome feeling of sending an email, you feel like you're just sending a text message. It also groups media files just like WhatsApp so if you can't recall the email title, you can just click on the contact and access to the media files sent and received.

Pros

I love the way it takes out the extra elements in a mail like images and branding, and makes it 100% text. Which helps you get to the point and understand what need to be understood.

Cons

The searching tool could be better. It's not bad, but it's not accurate enough.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thanks for your love and honest feedback, Aury. Spike's conversational style of email makes professional communication a breeze. If you have any questions, feel free to chat with us at chat@spikenow.com

Francisco O.  
CEO - Director  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Beautiful Platform but bad interactions with customers"

October 23, 2023

5.0

The platform is great, but company comms are awful. Hard to believe.

Pros

All inboxes in one view and powerful search.

Cons

The team comms are sent via a no-reply email. So you cannot reply using Spike. You need to create a new email conversation to get in touch and report issues. They also use inbox spam messages to promote their features, which feels spammy and awful when you have 10+ accounts connected.Product-led strategy is lost. App spamming messages come first, even before proper new feature announcements come to us via an actual email.

Review Source

Isabella H.  
Project Analyst  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Unify different ways of interaction for a strong telecommunication tool."

November 7, 2020

4.0

We use this software to unify common emails, with advanced messaging that integrates better additional functionalities for an improvement in productivity that is frequently carried out, especially when we address communication issues, in order to acquire a sophisticated context, for each one of the conversations that are usually established internally in the company, above all to reduce the clutter of data and messages that are made daily, in order to offer a much faster and more solid service.

Pros

This software unifies all the inboxes that a company can have, in a single interface, to achieve a more prudent concentration by needing to manage all its calls, text messages, emails, calendars and among many other qualities that can be attended from this system for a speed of response, especially when the support services are established by email or telephone means, being one of the systems that I like the most, since we can perform many operations at the same time thanks to Spike.

Cons

It would be quite useful if this system will integrate a better appearance in its internal interface, because it is somewhat old, and it would be convenient for improvements, for a modern appearance in its entirety, in order to acquire a dynamic and incredible appearance once we want to use This software, for our needs, relevant, mentioning that an update so that its functionalities can be faster, is not a bad idea to implement, since it is somewhat slow in these collaborative processes.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thank you for the kind words, Isabella! We're glad you're loving Spike app and all of the productivity tools it offers. If we can ever help with anything, feel free to message us at chat@spikenow.com

George G.  
Interim Director  
Museums and Institutions  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Makes email significantly less terrible! "

May 16, 2019

4.0

I've been using it for over a year now both personally and professionally, and believe strongly that it makes the email experience significantly smoother and more enjoyable.

Pros

Among the various tools looking to make email better, I believe this one does it best. It's strength is in truly stripping the junk away from messages—layers of quoted previous messages, long signature bars, etc.,—and turns it into iMessage/text like bubbles. When you're shooting messages back and forth to dozens of people, being able to keep up with conversations with simple bubbles is a super help. Yet, when you need to see the originally formatted message with the quoted text, it only takes one click to go back and forth again.

Cons

It still acts and feels like beta software. The interface can be clunky at times, file handling isn't as robust as other email tools, moving messages to folders isn't possible. There's been some feature creep too as they seek to monetize, looking to make group messaging and voice/video chats.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Keep enjoying Spike, George! If we can ever help with anything, feel free to message us at chat@spikenow.com or follow us on @SpikenowHQ on Twitter for updates and great tips

Dennis F.  
Executive Pastor  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "The best Email app for Apple ecosystem!!"

May 17, 2022

5.0

I enjoy emails now because of Spike.

Pros

Being able to manage my emails in a chat format and getting rid of spam, junk, etc with such ease is great.

Cons

The limit to just two email accounts for free is the only thing I wish they would change. Or at least offer an 3 email plan which didn’t involve such a high price.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thanks for leaving a review, Dennis. Spike is free for 1 email address. If you need help connecting more email addresses, we'd be happy to help! Drop us a message at pro@spikenow.com, thanks!

MR

Muhammad R.  
Medical Doctor  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "An amazing consolidated app across devices"

May 18, 2022

4.0

Pros

Fluid and modern interface. Reliable and snappy to work with.

Cons

The inability to customize the signature on the free plan is a bit annoying. I'm not saying that we should be able to remove the link in totality, but at least have a few options of how utilise the advertising link

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Hi Muhammad, thanks for leaving your review. You can remove the "@Spike signature" by entering your Settings->Account->Old School Email Settings->Signature->Don't Use Profile. If you have any other questions, shoot us a message at chat@spikenow.com

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Freelance Writer  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Managing the Multiples Made Easy"

June 10, 2019

5.0

Pros

I can easily delete junk and old emails in one fell swoop thanks to the way the app bundles and organizes emails by contact. Its chat-like email view also lets me see all emails in a thread in one consistent feed so I can see everything just by scrolling rather than opening individual headers to find a specific mail I am looking for.

Cons

That it took me forever to find out about it. Its a game-changer.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thanks so much for your feedback! We're happy that you love the Spike email client. That's music to our ears! If you ever need any assistance, we're here: chat@spikenow.com

DO

Daniel O.  
Product Manager  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Functionally beneficial"

May 18, 2022

5.0

Helps my workflow!

Pros

good UI/UX, not that much of a barrier needed to fully use.

Cons

offer a calendar view for the calendar!!

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thank you so much for your encouraging star ratings, Daniel! Currently, the views offered in our Calendar are Daily, Compact & Agenda. If we can ever help with any technical issues, feel free to message us at chat@spikenow.com

EK

Elie K.  
MD  
Import and Export  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Spike EDK"

September 24, 2020

4.0

very satisfactory

Pros

The layout is quite interesting and smooth like texting.

Cons

limitations of the app like signatures, .dat issue, sending an email as attachment etc

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thanks for the feedback, Elie! We'd like to better understand your statement regarding the experience you have. Can you please drop us a message at chat@spikenow.com with more details and a video if possible with the subject line 'Elie-Capterra' so we can recognize you?? Looking forward to your update

AN

Amelia N.  
Coordinator  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Light and Powerful"

October 9, 2021

5.0

I really like Spike as a platform for time and task management. The Solo plan is a bit expensive for personal or freelance work, but I'm definitely interested in investing in the Team plan as I expand.

Pros

I love how simple yet functional it is. It's very intuitive and has a lot of powerful tools for keeping your life and projects organized.

Cons

The free, personal version can look cluttered.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Keep enjoying Spike, Amelia! If we can ever help with anything, feel free to message us at chat@spikenow.com or follow us on @SpikenowHQ on Twitter for updates and great tips

AM

Amy M.  
Talent Acquisition  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Not your regular email management app"

May 15, 2024

5.0

Pros

Spike gives me the liberty and flexibility i need to not just handle mails but also to collaborate with colleagues, share files amongst ourselves, organize chats and enjoy the use of A.I in increasing my productivity.

Cons

Absolutely nothing! It's amazing good and easy to use.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Student  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great value for money"

May 17, 2022

5.0

I've been using it for less than 6 months but I've found it so easy and user friendly. Feels like I'm using whatsapp for email. Which is so great.

Pros

That I can see when someone has opened my email and I can respond to emails as if I'm on whatsapp. Not be a robot like when I use other sites.

Cons

When you send the email to multiple people, I'd like to see which individual viewed the email. Not that if one person viewed it, I'll have the impression that everyone else did which is false and feels misleading.

Switched from

[Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/)

I feel like a robot when I use it.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Hi there, we're glad you're enjoying Spike's powerful inbox and conversational email app. Feel free to spread the joys of productivity by sharing Spike with colleagues and friends. Currently, our unique feature "Read Receipt" works only on emails that are 1to1 and not on multiple people, we've upvoted this idea with our dev team to consider in future updates. If you ever need assistance, we're here: chat@spikenow.com

NP

Niko P.  
Owner  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Go To Tool for managing your work/home"

August 10, 2022

5.0

So far I love being able to manage multiple calendars/email accounts and using the "NOTES" feature for having information at a quick glance.

Pros

the ability to have it setup on multiple devices so you have access to the information when you need it. Being able to "PIN" items for quicker access. also the ability of finding any attachment based on a specific contact.

Cons

having the ability to use the "REPLY ALL" being more accessible and not have to hunt for it.

Alternatives considered

[Shift](https://www.capterra.com/p/169851/Shift/)

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Keep enjoying Spike, Niko! If we can ever help with anything, feel free to message us at chat@spikenow.com or follow us on @SpikenowHQ on Twitter for updates and great tips

DB

Daniel B.  
Regional General Manager  
Mining & Metals  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Make Emails fun again "

May 27, 2022

5.0

I get through my mails quickly and knowing when a mail is sent and read at a glance is great piece of mind.

Pros

The integration was incredible and easy. You can switch from people to more traditional view and once you have used Spike for a couple of days it truly is remarkable. No longer frustrated by the “threads” and wasting time looking for the right one to respond to, it’s just so good to have that chat like experience and to be honest I am loving it on mobile devices which I can’t say I did with Gmail.

Cons

I haven’t found how to activate an out of office response. This is something I do miss.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thanks so much for your feedback, Daniel! We're happy that you love the Spike email client! That's music to our ears! Currently, the OOO can only be activated through your email provider and not in Spike, but we've upvoted this with our dev team to consider in future updates. If you ever need any assistance, we're here: chat@spikenow.com

TP

Theresa P.  
social media marketer  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Spike has changed the way email works!"

April 20, 2022

5.0

Spike was simple to set up and start using - free for up to 2 accounts which is perfect. I can use it on desktop or on my android too!

Pros

I LOVE that my emails are sorted into feeds by the sender. This means no more searching for "that other email" from that client... they are all in one place! It's easy to switch to the old email view too when I need to. Set up and integration was simple - it's great to have my google calendar right there to toggle over too without opening another app on my phone.

Cons

I wish it were easier to designate emails to the priority box - or maybe I haven't figured that out yet?

Reason for choosing Spike

The message look that sorts all my emails into threads by sender

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thank you so much for your encouraging star ratings, Theresa!. In order to move an email from the 'Others' to the 'Inbox" just click the right button on the right side of the email, and select Priority, simple as that. If we can ever help with any technical issues, feel free to message us at chat@spikenow.com

AC

Adam C.  
Owner  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Hop cuts out all the clutter while allowing you to see all all the conversations in a clean view."

May 1, 2018

5.0

Hop allows for clearer communication and saving time spent on email. Allows for better context with a previous contact as well. I have saved a lot of hours on email, and a better experience then browser based email, or any other app.

Pros

Hop helps reduce the amount of time spent on email. Hop works faster then any email client, and I have tried every one that I could find! The Priority Inbox vs Other inbox saves a lot of time sorting what is important and not important. If others are using Hop as well, it creates a realtime chat between each other. It also allows for encrypted messages between users, which is great when sending sensitive information.

Cons

Not much, would like a few other small features like Auto Snoozing, and location based reminders. But really, they have the best email client, and now that desktop will be available, it will be the best solution on your smartphone, tablet, and desktop.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

You got it, Adam! Spike is all about helping you clear out the clutter in your Inbox faster and making the way you email so much more efficient. If you ever need any technical assistance, we're here: chat@spikenow.com😎

Jeffry T.  
Freelance Designer  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A Chat-Like Approach to Email Management"

December 4, 2018

5.0

Pros

I love the approach that Spike take on email management. It uses chat-like interface from mobile chat apps that we grow to love so much. It minimizes the clutters that we get from normal email conversations. Plus Spike is free for non-business email accounts.

Cons

Spike could take hints from other email clients to improve its user interface.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thanks for your love, Jeffry. Spike's conversational style of email makes professional communication a breeze. If you have any questions, feel free to chat with us at chat@spikenow.com

VR

Verified Reviewer  
  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Hop saves a lot of time and is fun to use"

January 22, 2018

5.0

Pros

\- Best email "triage" functionality I have ever seen - Lots of small features that save time - Very clever designed features to find the piece of information you need - Integrated instant messaging

Cons

\- The user interface is a little different to the standard email clients, so you have to get used to it. But once you figure out (I still find more "hidden" features that I did not know of every once in a while) all the cool features you get hooked and don't want to miss it. - no desktop version yet (but in development)

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

You got it! Spike is all about helping you clear out the clutter in your Inbox faster and making the way you email so much more efficient. Keep enjoying! If you ever need any technical assistance, we're here: chat@spikenow.com😎

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Owner  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Spike alters the conents of you mail or charges $144 to "allow" you unaltered email. "

January 19, 2022

3.0

Terrible. Their business approach is misleading - they actually alter the contents of your emails without clearly stating they will do so.

Pros

It looks nice. Pretty UI. Email organization is ok for a single email address \*IF\* you don't care about your in-email branding or your own signature.

Cons

The problems start with multiple accounts. I tried with my personal one, my company one and one I use from a client of mine. The organization got very confusing when one person wrote to more than one of my accounts. It got worse when I wanted to write a new email to a person who wrote me at more than one account. It was an utter mess. But the reason I give this such a bad review is that what they did not tell me was that they remove my branding - my signatures and replace them with their advert. This was not clearly stated anywhere - I discovered it when I wrote myself a test. I did eventually find in their pricing table that Free accounts don't get "custom signatures". I also found that to use MY branding I am expected to pay them $144.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Hi there, Spike email app has improved productivity and communications for thousands of teams. We are sorry that your experience was not according to your expectations. If there is any way we can assist with anything, please let us know! Feel free to send us a message at pro@spikenow.com.

Jockie T.  
Senior Consultant  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A New Perspective on Email Client"

July 18, 2019

4.0

Pros

Spike treats emails as chat conversations. It eliminates the long threads and simplifies the user interface. Spike is available in multiple platforms. It also supports multiple email accounts - free as long as they're Gmail.

Cons

Work email accounts with @customname.com are not free. Charged per email account.

Review Source

Response from Spike

May 15, 2023

Thanks for your feedback, Jockie. Spike currently does not charge for any custom domains (we did in the past). If you have any questions, feel free to chat with us at chat@spikenow.com

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