analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q4 2025
Summary Verdict
EGHT: 3—SOUN: 2wins
Rule of 40
10.3EGHT
40.8SOUN
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Revenue Growth
2.0%EGHT
99.5%SOUN
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Gross Margin
66%EGHT
42%SOUN
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FCF Margin
8.3%EGHT
-58.7%SOUN
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Operating Margin
3.4%EGHT
-13.8%SOUN
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
EGHT
10.3
SOUN
40.8check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
EGHT
2.0%
SOUN
99.5%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
EGHT
66%check_circle
SOUN
42%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
EGHT
8.3%check_circle
SOUN
-58.7%
Operating MarginGAAP
EGHT
3.4%check_circle
SOUN
-13.8%
NRRNet retention
EGHT
N/A
SOUN
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
EGHT
N/A
SOUN
20.4x
Market CapUSD
EGHT
N/A
SOUN
$3.6B
ARR GrowthYoY
EGHT
N/A
SOUN
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
EGHT
N/A
SOUN
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, 8X8 INC /DE/ trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. at 20.4x. On the Rule of 40, 8X8 INC /DE/ scores 10.3 compared to SOUNDHOUND AI, INC.'s 40.8, placing SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at 8X8 INC /DE/ 66% vs SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. 42%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.