Spike reimagines email as conversational messaging, stripping away headers and signatures to make email threads look like chat. Founded in 2018, it aims to unify email, chat, and collaboration in one app.
Spike transforms email into chat-like conversations. Combines email, chat, video, and collaboration in one app for modern teams.
Quick Answer
Spike is a email tool. Spike reimagines email as conversational messaging, stripping away headers and signatures to make email threads look like chat. It offers a free tier. Paid plans start at $7/mo.
Overview
Spike Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 email account, basic features |
| Pro | $7/user/mo | Multiple accounts, priority support |
| Business | $12/user/mo | Admin controls, advanced analytics |
Spike offers Free (1 account), Pro ($7/user/month, multiple accounts), and Business ($12/user/month, admin features). Very affordable compared to alternatives like Superhuman.
Key Features
Spike converts email threads into chat-like conversations. Priority Inbox uses AI to surface important messages. Built-in video calls, collaborative notes, and tasks reduce the need for separate tools.
- Conversational email
- Priority inbox
- Video meetings
- Collaborative notes
- Tasks
- Voice messages
- Channels
- File management
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Makes email feel like chat
- Combines multiple tools
- Priority inbox is smart
- Good for email-centric teams
Cons
- Unconventional interface
- Some email formatting lost
- Less known
Use Cases
Small teams use Spike to replace email + Slack with one tool. Freelancers manage client email conversationally. Teams wanting modern messaging without leaving email infrastructure.
Our Verdict
Spike is a creative approach to modernizing email. It works well for teams wanting a chat-like experience over standard email. Those needing traditional email formatting should stick with Gmail or Outlook.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Spike
Spike is an email app that displays emails as chat-style conversations, removing headers and signatures. It also includes video calls, notes, tasks, and channels.
Yes, Spike has a free plan for 1 email account. Pro is $7/user/month for multiple accounts and priority support.
Yes, Spike works with Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Yahoo, and other email providers. It is an email client, not a separate messaging platform.
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