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Gmail with Gemini vs Spike
Gmail with Gemini scores higher overall (8.3 vs 7.3), but the right pick depends on what you need.
Choose Gmail with Gemini if…
Anyone already using Gmail who wants AI help without switching apps
8.3/10★★★★★Full review →Side by side
| Gmail with Gemini | Spike | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 | #7 of 10 |
| Price | Freemium · from $7.99/month | Freemium · from $6/month |
| Free version | Thread summaries, Help Me Write and suggested replies (US English first, expanding) | One email account, basic features and limited AI queries |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows |
| Made by | SpikeNow Ltd. | |
| Email help quality | 7 | 6 |
| Ease of use | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| Features | 7.5 | 7 |
| Value for money | 9 | 8 |
| Platforms | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Gmail with Gemini: what the AI does
- Thread summaries (AI Overviews)
- Help Me Write drafting
- Suggested replies in your tone
- Ask questions about your inbox (paid)
- Proofread (paid)
- AI Inbox priority view
- Core features are free and built in
- Nothing new to install or learn
- Huge, well-rated mobile apps
- No third-party access to your mail
- Helper only: it doesn't sort or act on mail for you the way agent tools do
- Best features need a paid Google plan
- Free features roll out region by region, US English first
Spike: what the AI does
- Thread summaries
- AI drafting and suggested replies
- Message ranking and inbox organisation
- PDF summaries
- AI search
- Free plan includes some AI
- Cheap paid plans
- Chat, video and calendar built in
- Every major platform
- Users report sync and notification delays
- Chat-style layout isn't for everyone
- AI is less advanced than the leaders