# Mimestream vs Spike

| Attribute | Mimestream | Spike |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 63.2 (26% (low)) | 73.1 (25% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A desktop email application designed for macOS that establishes direct connections to Gmail through its API, combining operating system capabilities with Gmail's functionality. It prioritizes privacy by storing all data and authentication tokens locally on your device rather than routing through intermediary services. | A unified platform that consolidates email, team chat, shared documents, tasks, and video calling into a single collaborative interface with AI-powered features to boost productivity across all devices. |
| integrations.count | 3 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Gmail API"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Apple Calendar"}]` | `[{"name":"WhatsApp"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"IL","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Individual","summary":"$4.99/month or $49.99/year with family sharing","features":["Gmail label management with color coding","Server-side filter management","Quick calendar invitation responses","Full Gmail search functionality","Vacation responder configuration","Multiple Gmail account support","Per-account color assignment","Inline mention functionality","macOS UI integration","Family sharing across up to 5 devices"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":4.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For individual users with family sharing support","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"Contact sales for custom pricing","features":["All Individual plan features","Centralized billing administration","Team seat management tools"],"minSeats":51,"description":"For organizations with more than 50 seats","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $4.99/month or $49.99/year. 14-day free trial without credit card.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://mimestream.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:47:29.793Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":4.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free up to 3 members","features":["1 teamspace","Free @spike.team email address","60 days search history","Spike AI (10 queries)","Standard support"],"minSeats":3,"description":"For small teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"members":"3"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$4/seat/month billed annually","features":["Unlimited Spike AI","Free custom domain (yearly)","Unlimited search history","Broadcast channels","Shared inbox","External collaboration","WhatsApp integration"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For growing teams","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$8/seat/month (launching soon)","features":["SAML-SSO","500 MB file uploads","VIP support"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For advanced teams & businesses","contactSales":false},{"free":true,"name":"Smart Inbox","summary":"Free personal email","features":["1 email address","60 days search history","Unified calendar"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Personal email plan","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"1 GB","file_upload":"30 MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$6/month","features":["Voice messages","1-click unsubscribe","Guest collaborators"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced personal email","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"5 GB","file_upload":"100 MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Ultimate","summary":"$12/month","features":["All Pro features","20 GB storage","1 GB file uploads"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited personal email","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"20 GB","file_upload":"1 GB"}}],"summary":"Free tier available for up to 3 members. Team plans start at $4/seat/month (annual). Personal plans from $6/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T09:05:46.843Z","startingPrice":{"amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":4.99,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":6,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Email Clients)

| Capability | Mimestream | Spike |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| Universal imap smtp exchange support | - | - |
| Keyboard shortcut only navigation speed | - | - |
| Split inbox AI auto categorization | - | - |
| Read receipts and open tracking | - | - |
| Snooze and scheduled send later | - | - |
| Generative AI LLM email drafting | - | - |
| Conversational chat layout view | - | - |
| Unified multi account inbox view | - | - |
| Pgp end to end encryption support | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:17:00.562Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*