Compare other tools Tool Shortwave Superhuman Price From $30/month Pricing information is currently unavailable. Free plan Free trial Free trial Best for Gmail users who want AI drafting and inbox bundling without leaving Google Individuals managing a busy inbox who need fast triage Small teams who want shared email views on Google Workspace Executives and professionals who process large volumes of email daily Teams that want a shared reading experience with split inboxes Anyone who wants keyboard-driven email without leaving Gmail or Outlook Ease of use Usable by beginners Takes some experience Key features Thread bundling by topic and sender AI reply drafting from a short prompt Thread and inbox summarisation Email-to-task conversion with reminders Focus mode to defer non-urgent messages Keyboard-first interface for fast message triage AI email drafting and reply suggestions Thread summarisation Split inbox for priority and non-priority mail Read receipts and scheduled send Integrations Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack Gmail, Outlook, Zoom, Calendly, Salesforce API Not on record Not on record Skill level Beginner, Intermediate Intermediate Platforms Web, macOS, iOS Web, macOS, iOS, Android Main advantages Free plan covers core AI drafting and bundling features Stays inside Gmail so no address migration is needed Thread summarisation is useful for catching up on long conversations Keyboard shortcuts dramatically reduce mouse-based email tasks Thread summaries make catching up on long chains fast Works with existing Gmail and Outlook accounts Main disadvantages Works only with Gmail accounts Less polished on iOS than on the desktop No free plan; subscription cost is higher than most email clients Keyboard-driven workflow has a learning curve for mouse-first users Data checked Checked October 4, 2026 Checked October 4, 2026 Try Shortwave Try Superhuman
Which one to choose Choose Shortwave if Gmail users who want AI drafting and inbox bundling without leaving Google Individuals managing a busy inbox who need fast triage Small teams who want shared email views on Google Workspace Read review
Choose Superhuman if Executives and professionals who process large volumes of email daily Teams that want a shared reading experience with split inboxes Anyone who wants keyboard-driven email without leaving Gmail or Outlook Read review
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