Compare Canary Mail and Spike 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Canary Mail
Star Rating
(52)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 2 pricing plansSpike
Star Rating
(234)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SpikeSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Spike excels in its "Unified Inbox" feature, scoring 9.5, which allows for seamless management of multiple email accounts in one place, while Canary Mail, with a score of 9.2, offers a similar feature but lacks some of the advanced filtering options that Spike provides.
- Reviewers mention that Spike's "Email Automation" capabilities are rated at 9.4, making it easier to set up automated responses and workflows, whereas Canary Mail's automation features are less robust, leading to a score of 8.2 in this area.
- G2 users highlight Spike's superior "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.4, which is attributed to its intuitive interface and user-friendly design, while users on G2 note that Canary Mail, although easy to navigate, has a slightly steeper learning curve with a score of 9.2.
- Reviewers say that Spike's "AI" features, particularly in "AI Powered Search" and "Smart Notifications," are highly rated at 9.3, providing users with intelligent suggestions and alerts, while Canary Mail's AI capabilities, although present, do not match the same level of sophistication, scoring lower in user satisfaction.
- Users report that Spike's "File Sharing" feature is rated at 9.0, allowing for quick and easy sharing of documents directly within the app, while Canary Mail's file sharing options are more limited, resulting in a lower score of 8.0 in this category.
- Reviewers mention that Spike's "Quality of Support" is rated at 9.1, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, whereas Canary Mail, with a score of 9.2, also offers good support but has received mixed reviews regarding response times during peak hours.
Featured Products
Sponsored
Typewise
(26)
Video Conferencing
Visit Website
Sponsored
Trustifi Email Security
(21)
Video Conferencing
Visit Website
Sponsored
Alhena AI
(34)
Video Conferencing
Visit Website
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canary Mail
Free
Free
Free forever.
Best for students and personal use.
- Sidekick AI Lite
- Inbox Hero Toolkit
- Security Lite
Spike
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canary Mail
No trial information availableSpike
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
31
9.0
152
Ease of Use
9.2
33
9.4
153
Ease of Setup
9.7
11
9.4
38
Ease of Admin
9.3
9
8.8
32
Quality of Support
9.2
25
9.1
144
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
9
8.8
30
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
32
9.7
141
Features by Category
Messenger
Not enough data
9.1
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
25
|
Verified
Channels
Not enough data
8.7
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
20
|
Verified
Customers
Not enough data
8.8
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.0
56
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
8.9
59
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
8.5
47
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.3
60
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Grammar
8.6
11
9.0
5
7.9
11
8.7
5
8.5
11
Not enough data
Formatting
6.3
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
6.0
10
Not enough data
Content
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Product Type
9.7
11
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
9
Feature Not Available
8.3
9
Feature Not Available
Inbox Tools
Not enough data
9.5
67
Not enough data
9.0
63
Not enough data
9.2
62
Not enough data
9.2
60
Coordination Tools
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.5
54
Software Options
Not enough data
9.3
65
Not enough data
9.2
66
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.2
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.9
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
8.2
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
23
|
Verified
Software Type
Not enough data
9.0
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
25
|
Verified
Calendar View
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.8
27
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
26
Accessibility
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration
Not enough data
9.3
26
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Notifications
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Sorting & Filtering
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
Integrations
8.3
13
Not enough data
9.8
15
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
Time Management
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
16
Feature Not Available
7.8
16
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canary Mail and Spike are categorized as Email Encryption, AI Writing Assistant, and Email
Unique Categories
Canary Mail is categorized as Email Management
Spike is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Email Client, Conversational Marketing, Audio Conferencing, Note-Taking Software, Calendar, Video Conferencing, and Shared Inbox
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canary Mail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Spike
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
12.0%
Consulting
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.0%
Real Estate
4.0%
Other
60.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.4%
Computer Software
9.4%
Higher Education
5.6%
Financial Services
3.3%
Other
61.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Canary Mail
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Richard S.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
It masterfully melds simplicity on the front end with robust complexities on the back end. What sets it apart is its AI-driven ability to summarize long-winded emails, streamlining my reading process, and even crafting responses for me. Originally, I only...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Vinod V.
Verified User in Internet
Licensing is per device. Should be per account instead. Having to pay separately to access the same account on two devices is a bummer.
Spike
Most Helpful Favorable Review
David M.
Verified User in Investment Banking
The REAL combination of Email and Messenger in real-time!
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Fine Art
1. The fact that you can't multi-select on the search results. What is going on with that? you can multi-select threads on the inbox but not on the search results and you can't do that either when you click on a contact on all their conversations. I have...
Richard S.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
It masterfully melds simplicity on the front end with robust complexities on the back end. What sets it apart is its AI-driven ability to summarize long-winded emails, streamlining my reading process, and even crafting responses for me. Originally, I only...
David M.
Verified User in Investment Banking
The REAL combination of Email and Messenger in real-time!
Vinod V.
Verified User in Internet
Licensing is per device. Should be per account instead. Having to pay separately to access the same account on two devices is a bummer.
Verified User in Fine Art
1. The fact that you can't multi-select on the search results. What is going on with that? you can multi-select threads on the inbox but not on the search results and you can't do that either when you click on a contact on all their conversations. I have...
Discussions
Canary Mail has no discussions with answers
What platforms is Spike available on?
2 comments
PD
Windows, Android, Web, iOS, MacRead more
How much does Spike cost?
2 comments
PD
there's a free account for personal email. Pro costs $4 a monthRead more
Hunting for software insights?
With over 2.5 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
or continue with
Gmail.com addresses not permitted. A business domain using Google is allowed.
By proceeding, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
