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Shortwave

Fly through Gmail with AI.

★★★★★ 4.5 1,900 saves Starting price: Free, Personal from $8.50/mo

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Shortwave is an AI email client that summarizes threads, schedules and drafts replies.

Power inboxes use it to fly through newsletters and threads with search.

In-depth review

Fly through Gmail with AI. Shortwave competes in the AI Productivity category, where our editors have reviewed 448 tools so far. It has been bookmarked by 1,900 readers, making it one of the most discussed options in its class. This in-depth review breaks down exactly where Shortwave shines, where it falls short, and who should choose it.

In real-world use, Shortwave's clearest strengths are AI thread summaries; Fast search; Scheduled replies. These advantages matter most for Summarizing threads, Drafting replies, Scheduling email, Searching history — the exact workload Shortwave was designed around. Readers who prioritise these qualities consistently rank it among their favourites in AI Productivity.

No tool is perfect — before you commit, weigh Gmail-centric; Learning curve for triage. Shortwave pricing starts at Free, Personal from $8.50/mo. Always confirm the latest plans on the official website, because prices change often. Because you can evaluate the full experience free of charge, Shortwave is a low-risk tool to try this week. Shortwave is a solid, well-reviewed choice in AI Productivity and deserves a place on your shortlist.

How Shortwave compares

Shortwave is rated 4.5 out of 5, below the AI Productivity category average of 4.5 across 448 rated tools. Its closest alternatives are Notion AI, Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai. Popular alternatives include Notion AI, Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai. Compare their pricing, ratings, and reviews before you decide.

Pricing

Shortwave pricing starts at Free, Personal from $8.50/mo. Always confirm the latest plans on the official website, because prices change often.