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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SAP Ruum

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASAP Ruum is a presented by the vendor as a lightweight project management, task management, and collaboration software, with use cases and templates for marketing, sales teams, HR tasks (e.g. onboarding), or organizing information for sharing with stakeholders.N/A

    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
    SAP RuumSpike
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    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
    SAP RuumSpike
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    SAP RuumSpike
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of SAP Ruum and Spike
    Feature
    SAP Ruum
    9.2
    2 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Spike
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Task Management10.02 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Gantt Charts9.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Scheduling10.02 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Workflow Automation8.82 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Mobile Access9.01 Ratings7.63 Ratings
    Search8.82 Ratings8.63 Ratings
    Visual planning tools8.82 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of SAP Ruum and Spike
    Feature
    SAP Ruum
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Spike
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Chat8.82 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Notifications8.82 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Discussions8.42 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Surveys8.22 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase8.42 Ratings8.52 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting9.01 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts10.01 Ratings8.52 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook9.01 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of SAP Ruum and Spike
    Feature
    SAP Ruum
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Spike
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Versioning8.22 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Video files7.82 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Audio files8.22 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Document collaboration8.82 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Access control8.42 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Advanced security features8.22 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Device sync8.22 Ratings8.03 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    SAP RuumSpike
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (2 ratings)
    9.3
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SAP RuumSpike
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SAP
    Ruum [by SAP] is well-suited for the task creation and assignment with the responsible persons for the follow-ups and collaboration, which can be used for both internal or external projects. Ruum [by SAP] can also be used for internal tasks, milestones, project and workflow management and team management functionalities respectively. Ruum [by SAP] may not be well suited for those who want to use the CRM tools for the related marketing activities management in [a] particular situation.
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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
    SAP
    • Ruum by SAP supports brainstorming, and in the end, there is content management.
    • Further, Ruum by SAP helps in task and backlog management.
    • The processes are also well mapped.
    • Goal setting and feedback tracking are also included in the feature.
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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
    SAP
    • Mobile device enhancement functionalities
    • Broader integration support with other systems
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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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    Alternatives Considered
    SAP
    The starting price for Ruum by SAP is very affordable, and there is a free trial, available. Further, Ruum by SAP has all forms of training, which gives full knowledge to people who want to work with the software. Again, backlog management, where feedback is issued on the progress of every task is a major boost from the application.
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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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    Return on Investment
    SAP
    • No code knowledge required for Ruum application
    • Effective collaboration with external parties
    • Better project planning and milestones management
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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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