analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q4 2025
Summary Verdict
SOUN: 2—EGHT: 3wins
Rule of 40
40.8SOUN
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
99.5%SOUN
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
42%SOUN
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
-58.7%SOUN
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
-13.8%SOUN
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
SOUN
40.8check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
SOUN
99.5%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
SOUN
42%
EGHT
67%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
SOUN
-58.7%
EGHT
8.4%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
SOUN
-13.8%
EGHT
2.1%check_circle
NRRNet retention
SOUN
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
SOUN
N/A
EGHT
0.8x
Market CapUSD
SOUN
N/A
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
SOUN
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
SOUN
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. scores 40.8 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. 42% vs 8X8 INC /DE/ 67%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.