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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Staffbase

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AStaffbase is the employee communication platform for communicators in large, distributed organizations. Using a mobile first approach, it allows internal communicators to reach every employee through various channels like news, mobile magazine, chat rooms and surveys. Analytics and reports allow communicators to find opportunities for impactful communications and to show the impact of their work to stakeholders. With integrations to SharePoint it can also act as a mobile intranet.N/A
    Pricing
    SpikeStaffbase
    Editions & Modules
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SpikeStaffbase
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    SpikeStaffbase
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Spike and Staffbase
    Feature
    Spike
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Staffbase
    -
    Ratings
    Task Management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gantt Charts9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Automation9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access7.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Search8.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visual planning tools9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of Spike and Staffbase
    Feature
    Spike
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Staffbase
    -
    Ratings
    Chat10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Discussions8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Surveys7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting6.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Spike and Staffbase
    Feature
    Spike
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Staffbase
    -
    Ratings
    Versioning8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video files8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio files9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document collaboration8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access control9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced security features8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device sync8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    SpikeStaffbase
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SpikeStaffbase
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Staffbase GmbH
    Staffbase is well-suited for companies who want to drive and measure employee engagement through meaningful content. I wouldn't recommend it for companies that maintain a complex SharePoint environment with years of legacy content. It is not intended to be a CMS system. It is a dynamic platform that makes it's easy to share information through the mobile or desktop app and email and push notifications. You don't need a large team to manage it.
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    Pros
    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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    Staffbase GmbH
    • Easy to use back-end for posting and managing content—you don't have to rely on IT for support.
    • Software update releases are included in the licensing fees. No need to get outside developers involved in making changes to the platform.
    • Employee segmentation is extremely easy with an API from your HRIS system.
    • Translations are a breeze!
    • Creating forms on the go is easy and efficient!
    • Use your existing organization's SSO for ease of use and security.
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    Cons
    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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    Staffbase GmbH
    • @Mentions could be added.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Staffbase GmbH
    Since we selected Staffbase, they are one of a few companies that haven't been acquired or changed its business model. We would have invested a lot of time and money rebuilding our intranet otherwise. We selected them because of the standard features included, the free updates, and the reasonable licensing fees. They understand the value of communicating with non-desk employees and keeping them engaged.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Staffbase GmbH
    • Engagement levels increased for non-desk employees without access to a PC.
    • We leverage the tool as part of our crisis management activities, without having to invest in an additional platform.
    • We can issue surveys quickly without investing in additional engagement tools.
    Incentivized
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