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Shortwave

AI email client built on top of Gmail.

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PRICING TYPE
PAID
STARTING
$24/mo
ADDED
2026

About this tool

Shortwave is an AI-native email client that sits on top of Gmail and reimagines it around bundled threads, conversations and an AI assistant. Its assistant can summarize long threads, draft replies in the user's voice, schedule meetings via natural language, search across all email with semantic search, and answer questions like 'when did we last talk to this customer?'. Shortwave supports custom AI agents that automate recurring workflows, plus features like Send Later, snoozing, split inbox, reminders and shared inboxes for teams. It works on web, macOS, iOS and Android and integrates with Google Calendar and Notion. The product targets founders, sales teams and busy professionals who want a faster, AI-augmented email experience without leaving Gmail.

USE CASES
  • Inbox search
  • Reply drafting
  • Scheduling
  • Email summaries
KEY FEATURES
  • AI assistant
  • Bundled inbox
  • Calendar integration
  • Scheduled send
  • Snippets
AT A GLANCE

Shortwave pros and cons

Hand-derived from the catalog data — strengths and trade-offs to weigh before signing up.

Pros of Shortwave

  • AI assistant
  • Bundled inbox
  • Calendar integration

Cons of Shortwave

  • Paid-only — no free tier (starts at $24/mo)
  • No autonomous agent — handles single prompts, not multi-step workflows
  • Competition is strong in this space — see SaneBox and Superhuman AI for comparison
WATCH IT IN ACTION

Shortwave demo

Official walkthrough — click to play.

PLANS & PRICING

4 plans from Shortwave

Pulled from Shortwave’s public pricing page. Prices may change — verify on the vendor’s site before purchasing.

Business

Standard AI email

$24billed annually
Standard AI usage
  • Standard intelligence AI
  • 5 years AI search history
  • 3 AI-powered filters
  • AI integrations
POPULAR

Premier

Advanced AI usage

$36billed annually
2x standard usage
  • Advanced intelligence (2x usage)
  • Unlimited search history
  • 10 AI-powered filters
  • Premium support

Max

Expert-tier intelligence

$100billed annually
6x standard usage
  • Expert intelligence (6x usage)
  • 150 threads per AI search
  • 50 AI-powered filters
  • Live 1:1 training

Enterprise

For advanced needs

Custom
Custom volume & SLAs
  • Custom integrations
  • Compliance support
  • Advanced security
  • Dedicated support
HOW IT COMPARES

Shortwave vs Email

Side-by-side with the top 2 other email in this category.

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TOOL
PRICING MODELPaidPaidPaid
STARTING PRICE$24/mo$7/mo$30/mo
CATEGORYEmailEmailEmail
AI AGENT No No No
EDITOR'S PICK No No No
KEY FEATURES
  • AI assistant
  • Bundled inbox
  • Calendar integration
  • Scheduled send
  • Snippets
  • SaneLater folder
  • Do Not Disturb
  • SaneReminders
  • One-click unsubscribe
  • Works with any IMAP
  • Write with AI
  • Instant reply
  • Thread summaries
  • Split inbox
  • Keyboard shortcuts
USE CASES
  • Inbox search
  • Reply drafting
  • Scheduling
  • Email summaries
  • Inbox triage
  • Unsubscribe
  • Email reminders
  • Attachment management
  • Email triage
  • Reply drafting
  • Thread summaries
  • Inbox zero
TAGS
#email#gmail#assistant
#email#filter#triage
#email#client#productivity
WEBSITEwww.shortwave.comwww.sanebox.comsuperhuman.com
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Shortwave — frequently asked questions

What is Shortwave?
Shortwave is an AI email tool used for inbox search, reply drafting, scheduling.
Does Shortwave have a free version?
Shortwave is a paid tool — there's no free tier. Plans start at $24/mo.
How much does Shortwave cost?
Shortwave plans start at $24/mo. Check the Plans & Pricing section on this page for the full lineup of tiers and usage limits.
What are the key features of Shortwave?
Notable features include AI assistant, Bundled inbox, Calendar integration, Scheduled send, Snippets.
What can Shortwave be used for?
Common use cases for Shortwave include inbox search, reply drafting, scheduling, email summaries.
What are the best alternatives to Shortwave?
If Shortwave isn't quite right for your use case, top alternatives in the email space include SaneBox, Superhuman AI. See the full list on ConsistencyAI’s Shortwave alternatives page.
Is Shortwave better than SaneBox?
Shortwave and SaneBox both serve email workflows but target different needs. Compare pricing, features, and use cases head-to-head on the Shortwave vs SaneBox page to pick the right fit.
Is Shortwave worth it?
Whether Shortwave is worth the price depends on your usage volume. If you'd use it weekly for email work and need reliable single-prompt output, the paid plan typically pays for itself in time saved. The Plans & Pricing block on this page lays out exactly what you get per tier so you can match it to your workflow.
What are the pros and cons of Shortwave?
Strengths: transparent paid pricing; AI assistant + Bundled inbox. Tradeoffs: no autonomous agent; no free tier; competing tools in the space may offer different feature mixes. See the full Pros & Cons section above for detail.