Compare Microsoft Teams and Spike 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.80 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
Microsoft Teams
Star Rating
(15,961)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.80 1 User Per Month
Learn more about Microsoft TeamsSpike
Star Rating
(237)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.1% 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 Microsoft Teams excels in its collaboration tools, particularly with features like screen sharing and live chat, which received high ratings of 9.0 and 9.2 respectively. In contrast, Spike's collaboration tools, while still strong, received slightly lower ratings, with live chat at 8.9.
- Reviewers mention that Spike shines in its ease of use and setup, scoring 9.4 in both categories, making it a preferred choice for small businesses. Microsoft Teams, while still user-friendly, scored lower at 8.8 for ease of use.
- G2 users highlight Spike's superior mobile application experience, rating it 9.3, which is particularly beneficial for users who need to stay connected on the go. Microsoft Teams' mobile application received a rating of 8.8, indicating it may not be as optimized for mobile use.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft Teams offers robust integrations with other enterprise tools, scoring 8.7, which is crucial for larger organizations. Spike, however, received a lower score of 8.3 in this area, suggesting it may have fewer integration options.
- Reviewers mention that Spike's quality of support is noteworthy, with a score of 9.1, indicating that users feel well-supported. Microsoft Teams, while still providing decent support, scored lower at 8.5, which may affect user satisfaction.
- Users say that Microsoft Teams has a strong focus on business instant messaging, with features like file sharing rated at 8.9, while Spike's file sharing feature scored slightly higher at 9.0, showing that both products have their strengths in this area.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Teams
Teams Essentials
$4.80
1 User Per Month
- Seamless integration with Exchange: Teams Essentials works with On-Premises or Hosted Exchange so that Office clients can get Teams in the cloud.
- Upgraded online meetings: Provide professional features like virtual backgrounds, screen sharing, and recording from any device for your clients.
- Fully-enabled dynamic chats: Keep conversations going internally or externally with continuous chat, searchable history, and in-app file sharing and collaboration.
Spike
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Teams
No trial information availableSpike
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
11,945
9.0
154
Ease of Use
8.8
12,066
9.3
155
Ease of Setup
8.9
2,604
9.4
39
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,826
8.8
33
Quality of Support
8.6
9,538
9.1
146
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,802
8.9
31
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
11,374
9.7
143
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
8.9
7952
9.0
57
8.7
8223
9.2
60
8.4
7619
8.8
60
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
7524
8.9
49
8.9
7459
8.5
48
Business Instant Messaging
8.8
7286
9.3
61
8.8
7518
9.2
56
8.7
6494
Feature Not Available
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
299
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
294
Not enough data
8.5
292
Not enough data
8.3
289
Not enough data
8.3
289
Not enough data
Grammar
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Formatting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Type
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
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
9.0
6912
|
Verified
9.2
24
|
Verified
9.1
4692
|
Verified
8.9
17
Feature Not Available
9.0
16
9.2
4856
|
Verified
8.9
26
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Meeting Coordination
9.0
6468
|
Verified
8.2
31
|
Verified
8.9
5944
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
6208
|
Verified
9.2
26
|
Verified
8.9
4681
|
Verified
9.0
23
|
Verified
Software Type
8.8
6279
|
Verified
9.0
31
|
Verified
8.7
4377
|
Verified
9.0
26
|
Verified
9.1
4911
|
Verified
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
Feature Not Available
Accessibility
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
7
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
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
Microsoft Teams and Spike are categorized as Business Instant Messaging and Video Conferencing
Unique Categories
Microsoft Teams has no unique categories
Spike is categorized as Email Client, Shared Inbox, Email Encryption, AI Writing Assistant, Conversational Marketing, Audio Conferencing, Note-Taking Software, Calendar, Email, and Email Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Teams
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
Information Technology and Services
17.0%
Computer Software
9.2%
Education Management
3.8%
Financial Services
3.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Other
63.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Marketing and Advertising
9.3%
Computer Software
9.3%
Higher Education
5.6%
Financial Services
3.3%
Other
61.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft Teams
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ulrike H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I like the fact that I can access the tool from everywhere - on my desktop and on my phone. It allows my to have multiple workspaces, so I can connect to my own organization as well as to the organizations of my customers. I think it is a good tool for all...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Tyler Y.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Unfortunately, a lot of the things Lync can do are obscured by the user interface. It’s attractive enough and doesn’t look cluttered at first glance, but most of my attempts to do non-basic things involve hunting through icons and menus that are...
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 Marketing and Advertising
I needed to pay to try all features out, but then I realised that Spike missed some critical features so I emailed them within 24 hours of my subscription asking to cancel my subscription. But they said they can't refund the money and I had to read their...
Ulrike H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I like the fact that I can access the tool from everywhere - on my desktop and on my phone. It allows my to have multiple workspaces, so I can connect to my own organization as well as to the organizations of my customers. I think it is a good tool for all...
David M.
Verified User in Investment Banking
The REAL combination of Email and Messenger in real-time!
Tyler Y.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Unfortunately, a lot of the things Lync can do are obscured by the user interface. It’s attractive enough and doesn’t look cluttered at first glance, but most of my attempts to do non-basic things involve hunting through icons and menus that are...
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I needed to pay to try all features out, but then I realised that Spike missed some critical features so I emailed them within 24 hours of my subscription asking to cancel my subscription. But they said they can't refund the money and I had to read their...
Discussions
What are the best features of Microsoft teams?
20 comments
SB
I believe Microsoft Teams offers many advanced features related to learning management products. Like Attendance, assignment push-pull, Reviewing marks, etc.Read more
What is the use of Microsoft teams?
13 comments
AP
Teams can be used to conduct meeting as well as chats can be accessed.Read more
What software do you need for Microsoft teams?
12 comments
AG
You need Office 365 to use Microsoft Teams.Read more
How much does Spike cost?
2 comments
PD
there's a free account for personal email. Pro costs $4 a monthRead more
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