Avanan vs. Spike

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Avanan
Score 9.9 out of 10
N/A
Avanan, from Check Point since the August 2021 acquisition, connects security technologies to enterprise cloud applications in order to improve protection of sensitive corporate data and IP. According to the vendor, Avanan's one-click deployment allows customers to deploy a new security solution in seconds. Because it requires no appliance, agent or gateway proxy, Avanan can begin protecting any cloud application immediately, with no effect on users.
$4
per user per month
Spike
Score 4.0 out of 10
N/A
Spike, from the company of the same name in Herzelia, bring communication -- emails, chats, calls, team collaborations, tasks, voice notes -- to one place. presented as a productivity and messaging app, but easier, from an inbox.
$4
per month billed annually per member
Pricing
AvananSpike
Editions & Modules
Advanced Anti-Phishing
$4.00
per user per month
Complete Malware Protection
$5.00
per user per month
Full-Suite Protection
$8.00
per user per month
Starter
$0
Teamspace - Team
$4
per month billed annually per member
Teamspace - Team
$5
per month per member
Email App - Pro
$5
per month billed annually per member
Teamspace - Business
$8
per month billed annually per member
Email App - Pro
$8
per month per member
Teamspace - Business
$10
per month per member
Email App - Ultimate
$10
per month billed annually per member
Email App - Ultimate
$16
per month per member
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AvananSpike
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrices for fewer than 500 users.
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AvananSpike
Features
AvananSpike
Secure Email Gateway
Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of Product A and Product B
Avanan
8.5
109 Ratings
1% above category average
Spike
-
Ratings
Anti-malware10.0104 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizability8.0105 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Loss Protection8.092 Ratings00 Ratings
Threat Detection10.0105 Ratings00 Ratings
Sandboxing6.592 Ratings00 Ratings
End-to-End Encryption7.274 Ratings00 Ratings
Management Tools10.0105 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Avanan
-
Ratings
Spike
8.9
3 Ratings
13% above category average
Task Management00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Gantt Charts00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Scheduling00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Workflow Automation00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
Mobile Access00 Ratings7.63 Ratings
Search00 Ratings8.63 Ratings
Visual planning tools00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
Communication
Comparison of Communication features of Product A and Product B
Avanan
-
Ratings
Spike
8.5
3 Ratings
6% above category average
Chat00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Notifications00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Discussions00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Surveys00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
Internal knowledgebase00 Ratings8.52 Ratings
Integrates with GoToMeeting00 Ratings6.52 Ratings
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts00 Ratings8.52 Ratings
Integrates with Outlook00 Ratings8.73 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Avanan
-
Ratings
Spike
8.5
3 Ratings
6% above category average
Versioning00 Ratings8.73 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings8.73 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Advanced security features00 Ratings8.73 Ratings
Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
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User Ratings
AvananSpike
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(110 ratings)
9.3
(3 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(34 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
6.4
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.3
(35 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AvananSpike
Likelihood to Recommend
Check Point Software Technologies
What it says, it provides. It has the Data leak prevention that is the major help while we have to deal with lot of clients at a time. It has the Secure Click that checks any embedded hyperlink so that when we work on emails we don't have to worry about the hidden security threats inside a email.
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Spike
Spike makes it simple to remain in touch with your peers and teams. It is simple, and searching for team members in the search tab is quick. Moreover, this tool makes screen sharing easier for presentations. The software is incredibly user-friendly and simple to use. Spike's versatility is enhanced via instant texting through this app. The visual and audio call quality is outstanding. Except for cloud storage, Spike does not connect with other applications. While there is a solid rationale for this, since everything - calendar, notes, tasks, team communication - can be made in the app, it loses some value if you prefer, for example, Microsoft To-Do and OneNote or Google Projects and Keep to organize your tasks and notes. I'd like to see a less costly email, calendar, and contacts-only subscription for solitary users.
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Pros
Check Point Software Technologies
  • The dashboard for Avanan makes all of the most important information easy to digest.
  • Alerting - specifically, the Geo-Location alerts allow us to see if a user has possibly been compromised.
  • The End-User Email Quarantine experience gives users the ability to request emails be released, which trains them to better spot legitimate emails.
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Spike
  • There is an uniform experience because it consolidates email accounts.
  • Spike's chat-like interface is its main selling feature.
  • Files may be easily shared by connecting to cloud services.
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Cons
Check Point Software Technologies
  • I only ever had one complaint, we had a few hiccups during the setup process. We have now been a customer for two years and have had no further issues. It is likely that the setup pain points have now been resolved as well. Overall the product does what it claims while providing a very intuitive interface.
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Spike
  • I wish the calendar was more robust and provided a comprehensive look. I'd also want to have multiple windows open.
  • The inability to sync settings across devices. Configuring several devices with the same settings takes effort, particularly when it comes to custom IMAP.
  • Email Signature in HTML is still not taught as the capability, which I'd love to see.
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Likelihood to Renew
Check Point Software Technologies
Cost, need to make sure the cost is competitive for how many users are using email protection as we move users to MS Teams and don't rely so much on full access to email accounts (both sending and receiving internal and external).
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Spike
No answers on this topic
Usability
Check Point Software Technologies
The end-users love not having their inboxes fill up with extra useless emails. As an administrator, it is simple to implement and maintain. The ability to put something into test mode before going live makes our life a lot easier and less stressful. Avanan has many different components to make your life easier.
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Spike
No answers on this topic
Reliability and Availability
Check Point Software Technologies
Always been available as needed.
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Spike
No answers on this topic
Performance
Check Point Software Technologies
It's not all the time, on occasion the platform can delay email by seven to ten minutes.
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Spike
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Check Point Software Technologies
Support has always been there for me, they take on suggestions and product improvements quite seriously. I've spoken to techs and you can tell that they care about the product and the service in which they deliver. Avanan support is always responsive in everything I throw them and in most cases they don't tell me how to build out a widget or custom query, they actually do it for me and send it to me.
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Spike
No answers on this topic
In-Person Training
Check Point Software Technologies
There was no in person training.
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Spike
No answers on this topic
Online Training
Check Point Software Technologies
Takes a lot to get a 10 out of 10.
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Spike
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Check Point Software Technologies
Ensure system administration and exchange admin are up to speed on Avanan
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Spike
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Check Point Software Technologies
Avanan has a one-click solution, which subscribers or clients use to deploy a new security update. Further, Avanan has the protection of any cloud application, which means, it bypasses any security threat and maintain the set safety processes. Finally, data leakage is a shield that Avanan has deployed, a very smooth process in the firm.
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Spike
The first one to use after google calendar is spike, after all the features that I've already mentioned,like the possibility to send a voice message, videos,photos etc... And the possibility to chat in real time and a good organization and planification and the priority feature is my favorite
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Scalability
Check Point Software Technologies
It does what they claim and then some.
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Spike
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Check Point Software Technologies
  • Improved risk mitigation by providing additional layer protection for M365.
  • Easy to setup and configure. No expert knowledge required and no downtime required.
  • Customizable license count. No need to buy the same number of mailbox users if you really don't want to protect some unused mailboxes.
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Spike
  • However, the app is too tiny to accurately quantify its return on investment (ROI).
  • Multiple times, I've gotten to zero emails in my inbox.
  • It was easy to communicate without exchanging long texts.
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ScreenShots

Avanan Screenshots

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