Spark Mail App vs. Shift

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Spark
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
Spark, from Readdle headquartered in Ukraine, is a team email inbox solution, supporting email signature functions, smart notifications, organizational features, email templates, and related features.
$59.99
per year
Shift
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
The Shift browser merges web apps into a single window, streamlining work online and providing access to thousands of apps without leaving the browser.
$0
per year
Pricing
Spark Mail AppShift
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Free
$0
per year
Advanced
$149
per year
Teams
$149
per year per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SparkShift
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Spark Mail AppShift
Considered Both Products
Spark

No answer on this topic

Shift
Chose Shift
I wouldn't say I liked the user experience and the difficulty in configuration. I generally like to keep my UX and UI as consistent as possible, and Shift does that. Moreover, I wanted to save all my Gmail labels and have their catalog precisely as on the Gmail website. Thunderb…
Best Alternatives
Spark Mail AppShift
Small Businesses
Zoho Mail
Zoho Mail
Score 9.3 out of 10

No answers on this topic

Medium-sized Companies
Front
Front
Score 9.0 out of 10

No answers on this topic

Enterprises
Front
Front
Score 9.0 out of 10

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User Ratings
Spark Mail AppShift
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
8.5
(37 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
6.1
(3 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(22 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Spark Mail AppShift
Likelihood to Recommend
Readdle
Great is you have multiple email accounts. Easy to go through emails. Too many updates on desktop and no calendar on the desktop
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Shift
I believe that Shift is suitable for everyone, even those with only one email account. Just being able to group email, along with Messenger, WhatsApp, and other apps, together is, in itself, a productivity hack. I have already recommended it to some of my other business owner friends.
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Pros
Readdle
  • Consolidated email accounts
  • Easy to go through many emails
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Shift
  • Connects Gmail Email Accounts with ease
  • Makes it easy to organize a variety of apps in one dashboard
  • Unclutters your desktop with less Browser tabs and windows open at one time
  • Connects to other Productivity apps with one click
  • Acts as a central hub for all app productivity usage saving time
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Cons
Readdle
  • No calendar
  • AI is still not great
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Shift
  • The browser doesn't always work. Some websites refuse to load, and others time out too quickly. It is not as strong or robust a web browser as Chrome.
  • Unread counts are not always accurate.
  • I wish I could set up Google Suite products as separate workspaces.
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Likelihood to Renew
Readdle
No answers on this topic
Shift
Shift has significantly streamlined your daily operations by bringing together all your tools, accounts, and workflows into one platform. This has reduced context-switching and improved overall productivity across Bamboo Orchard’s Innovation Studio and Venture Studio operations.The ability to create custom workspaces tailored to different projects, clients, and teams ensures that each aspect of your business is optimized for performance. This flexibility supports the unique, bespoke solutions Bamboo Orchard is known for delivering. Shift has enhanced collaboration by integrating communication tools like Slack, Zoom, and email with task management platforms. This has allowed teams to work together seamlessly, even in remote or hybrid environments. By eliminating the need for constant tab-switching and manual management of accounts, Shift has saved considerable time and effort for the team, allowing you to focus more on strategic innovation and client support. Shift’s functionality aligns perfectly with Bamboo Orchard’s mission to deliver bold, transformative innovation and tailored solutions. It supports your ability to execute efficiently and maintain focus on reshaping industries for your clients.
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Usability
Readdle
No answers on this topic
Shift
Setting up Shift is very simple and highly intuitive, making it easy to use. Once you set up the accounts and program integrations, you can easily click on precisely what you need, requiring barely any thought or effort. It feels truly seamless and straightforward to use. I have no issues with use, and I use it every day.
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Reliability and Availability
Readdle
No answers on this topic
Shift
Its basically been great. In 3 years I had one issue of repeated crashes which was fixed with a version change and an issue where slack wouldn't load after a slack update but that fixed within a few weeks
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Performance
Readdle
No answers on this topic
Shift
Its pretty performant on my GPU based laptop as it can use the hardware to accelerate processing. However it is memory hungry. If I had a normal amount of RAM on my laptop I wouldn't imagine it would be a little slower
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Support Rating
Readdle
No answers on this topic
Shift
I have only had to use their support a couple of times, but was able to get an answer and things resolved within a couple of hours. There was no issue with contacting them, received responses and updates in a timely manner and they were able to resolve the small issues we had. It was a pleasure to work with them
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Implementation Rating
Readdle
No answers on this topic
Shift
I was completely satisfied with the implementation of Shift, rating it a 10. The process was straightforward and required minimal effort to get started. Key insights include the importance of pre-configuring the app with essential tools and accounts for the team to ensure a smooth transition. Shift’s intuitive setup and integration process allowed us to onboard quickly without disrupting workflows. Additionally, its user-friendly design made it easy for team members to adapt without extensive training.
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Alternatives Considered
Readdle
Cheaper and easier test. No upfront work
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Shift
I used to use a similar product called Station. In all honesty, Station was better but was discontinued. Shift is the nearest equivalent and works just as well. Station was free, Shift is an annual payment so I have peace of mind it's more likely to be around for the long term.
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Scalability
Readdle
No answers on this topic
Shift
All our departments use this product and its very effective at keeping us organised on a client by client basis
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Return on Investment
Readdle
  • made me more effective for a low price
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Shift
  • Keeping all my inboxes in one place so I can easily shift between them 1000% increases my productivity
  • reducing the number of browser and application tabs helps keep my computer running quicker.
  • I can easily see the number of emails in each inbox and prioritize accordingly throughout the day.
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