analyticsVertical SaaS
Data as of Q4 2025
Summary Verdict
SOUNW: 2—EGHT: 3wins
Rule of 40
40.8SOUNW
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
99.5%SOUNW
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
42%SOUNW
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
-58.7%SOUNW
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
-13.8%SOUNW
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
SOUNW
40.8check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
SOUNW
99.5%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
SOUNW
42%
EGHT
67%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
SOUNW
-58.7%
EGHT
8.4%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
SOUNW
-13.8%
EGHT
2.1%check_circle
NRRNet retention
SOUNW
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
SOUNW
N/A
EGHT
0.8x
Market CapUSD
SOUNW
N/A
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
SOUNW
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
SOUNW
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.