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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Ideagen Collaboration Portal

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AIdeagen Collaboration Portal , formerly Huddle is Ideagen’s tool supporting teams' work by enabling them to store, share and work on content.

    $10

    per user/per month

    Spike

    Score4 out of 10
    N/ASpike, 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
    Ideagen Collaboration PortalSpike
    Editions & Modules
    Huddle
    $10
    per user/per month
    Huddle Plus
    Contact sales team
    Huddle Premier
    Contact sales team
    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
    Ideagen Collaboration PortalSpike
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details——
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    Features
    Ideagen Collaboration PortalSpike
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Ideagen Collaboration Portal and Spike
    Feature
    Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    7.2
    6 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Spike
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Task Management9.16 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Gantt Charts9.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Scheduling4.53 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Workflow Automation4.52 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Mobile Access6.46 Ratings7.63 Ratings
    Search6.56 Ratings8.63 Ratings
    Visual planning tools10.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of Ideagen Collaboration Portal and Spike
    Feature
    Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    8.8
    5 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Spike
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Chat10.03 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Notifications4.54 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Discussions9.03 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Surveys9.01 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase10.04 Ratings8.52 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting9.01 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts10.01 Ratings8.52 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook9.02 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Ideagen Collaboration Portal and Spike
    Feature
    Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    7.6
    6 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Spike
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Versioning9.16 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Video files7.35 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Audio files6.45 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Document collaboration6.56 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Access control6.56 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Advanced security features10.05 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive8.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Device sync7.34 Ratings8.03 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Ideagen Collaboration PortalSpike
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    9.3
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Ideagen Collaboration PortalSpike
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Ideagen
    If you are sharing private information like contracts for designs and designs that aren't meant to be shared only with one client, the platform is very secure
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Ideagen
    • Huddle allows users to use the native document file types. For example, Word files are still in a Word, not a "Huddle" file version.
    • Huddle workspaces are invitation-only. If someone should not be in the workspace, they will not be invited and provided access to the documents. Or, they can be removed from the workspace if needed.
    • Communication about documents is located with the documents in a discussion thread under the document preview. Thus, email inbox clutter can be limited.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Ideagen
    • The desktop app is occasionally unreliable and it is never easy to get to the bottom of it with the tech support people...
    • Tasks are virtually useless as they have no context. We want tasks to be against documents so we can make our workflow more formal but they are not, so we don't use them. A reimplementation of to do and calendar facilities with files/documents as the context would make a huge difference to us.
    • The Huddle Office plugins are a great idea, but they cause us far too many Word and Excel crashes so we have to turn them off.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Ideagen
    Huddle is very easy to use whether you are a new user or you have used it for years, it is an incredibly intuitive system that is so simple to teach to new users, the lock feature prevents important documents from being edited accidentally, while the edit features allow for true collaborative working
    Incentivized
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    Spike
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Ideagen
    We liked how simple it was to use. And the feature set it offered was more in line with our needs than the alternatives we looked at
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Ideagen
    • This has made it a lot easier for remote workers to access important documents without needing to use the VPN at home (which does not always work).
    • It clearly shows who updated the last document and when so it is clear who you need to ask if you have questions or something.
    • We have used it in client settings, so this saves money as we do not need to request a separate client laptop or VPN token.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Screenshot of Document collaborationScreenshot of Document approval trackingScreenshot of Mobile apps that support remote productivityScreenshot of Android & iOS apps to stay connected while on the moveScreenshot of Huddle Overview