Box vs Spike: what each really costs

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Box

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No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Spike

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10 peopleBoxSpike
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionNo plan for this billing option
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Per user / year
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planYesYes
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Box vs Spike: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

Box

  • Box AIAI features to get more value from your content.
  • Box ExtractExtract structured data from content at scale.
  • E-signatureSend, track and manage e-signatures.
  • Workflow automationAI-driven automation of business processes.
  • Secure file collaborationWork together on files securely.
  • Box Zones data residencyStore content in 10 regions to help meet data residency requirements.
  • Box HubsAI-powered content portals.
  • MCP ServerConnect Box with your AI agents.

Source:box.com ·

Spike

  • Smart inbox sortingShows important messages first and keeps clutter out of sight.
  • AI email summariesInstant snapshots of unread emails and long conversations.
  • AI draftingDraft quick messages and contextual responses with AI.
  • Conversational emailTurns email into chat-like conversations.
  • Unified inboxManage all email accounts in one inbox with chat, docs, tasks and meetings.
  • Channels and groupsDedicated spaces for team, project and client discussions inside the inbox.
  • Shared inboxManage team emails together, assign conversations and track responses.
  • Video and audio callsStart calls inside Spike without scheduling links or downloads.

Source:spikenow.com ·

Box vs Spike pricing questions

  1. How much do Box and Spike cost?

    Box paid plans start at $5/user/month (Business Starter). Spike paid plans start at $4 per member per month, billed annually (Team).

  2. Is Box or Spike cheaper for 5 users?

    Box is cheaper for 5 users: $120 per year on Personal Pro, against $240 per year for Spike on Team. That is $120 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is Box or Spike cheaper for 10 users?

    Box is cheaper for 10 users: $120 per year on Personal Pro, against $480 per year for Spike on Team. That is $360 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is Box or Spike cheaper for 25 users?

    Box is cheaper for 25 users: $120 per year on Personal Pro, against $1,200 per year for Spike on Team. That is $1,080 less per year, before tax.

  5. Do Box and Spike have a free plan?

    Yes, both list a free plan.