Signal Messenger vs. Spike

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Signal
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Signal is an open source cross-platform messaging app featuring end-to-end encryption to keep conversations private and secure, boasting no ads, no affiliate marketers, and no creepy tracking in Signal. Users can focus on sharing the moments that matter.
$0
Spike
Score 4.1 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
Signal MessengerSpike
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
SignalSpike
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Signal MessengerSpike
Features
Signal MessengerSpike
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Signal Messenger
-
Ratings
Spike
8.9
3 Ratings
15% 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
Signal Messenger
-
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
Signal Messenger
-
Ratings
Spike
8.5
3 Ratings
7% 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
Best Alternatives
Signal MessengerSpike
Small Businesses
Flock
Flock
Score 9.4 out of 10
Stackby
Stackby
Score 9.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Zoho Cliq
Zoho Cliq
Score 9.2 out of 10
Troop Messenger
Troop Messenger
Score 9.8 out of 10
Enterprises
Axonify
Axonify
Score 10.0 out of 10
HCL Connections
HCL Connections
Score 9.0 out of 10
All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
User Ratings
Signal MessengerSpike
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(3 ratings)
9.3
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Signal MessengerSpike
Likelihood to Recommend
Open Source
Signal is great for high-security applications where privacy is a concern, perhaps because of the sensitive nature of the materials being communicated. For instance, if you are sending sensitive information about a film that hasn't been released yet, and you want to make sure that paparazzi and fans don't get access to spoiler information, Signal is a great way to communicate.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Pros
Open Source
  • Encryption end to end
  • Audio quality
  • Ability to permanently delete messages and history
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Cons
Open Source
  • Backup functionality on iOS devices
  • Sometimes messages can be delayed
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Support Rating
Open Source
I've never contacted support but I see that they are on the ball for bug fixes, highly communicative in release notes, and continually releasing updates to Signal that address common user complaints. Given how responsive the development team is, and how they are continually improving Signal, I think their support is top notch.
Read full review
Spike
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Open Source
Signal is far and away better and more feature-rich. Skype is no longer the app it used to be before Microsoft acquired it, and WhatsApp, while trying to be much like Signal with claims, has too many features that lead to a sense of insecurity as it's too widely used and used for too many things.
Read full review
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
Read full review
Return on Investment
Open Source
  • Communication is crucial to accomplishing our mission
  • Cost of similar commercial apps could be very prohibitive
Read full review
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.
Read full review
ScreenShots