Tool profile
An AI email client for triage, drafting, search, and inbox management.
Email management
Shortwave is an inbox product for people who live in email. It combines an opinionated email-client experience with AI support for triage, drafting, search, and organization, making it especially relevant for users handling high message volume.
That makes it a different purchase from a generic writing assistant. The key question is whether you want a more structured inbox workflow, not just AI text generation layered onto your existing email habits.
Quick fit
Editorial take
Shortwave should be judged against Superhuman, Gmail-native workflows, and other productivity email clients based on whether the buyer wants speed, triage help, or a more opinionated inbox system. It is strongest for people whose inbox is a major daily operating surface.
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Pricing snapshot
Shortwave now sells a 14-day free trial rather than a permanent free plan. Business is $24/seat/month billed annually, Premier is $36/seat/month, Max is $100/seat/month, and Enterprise is custom.
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