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Shortwave

AI email client that clears your Gmail backlog.

★★★★★ 4.5 1,400 saves Starting price: Free plan; paid plans vary

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Shortwave rebuilds Gmail around AI: instant thread summaries, natural-language search, AI drafting, and fast triage in a keyboard-driven inbox.

Busy professionals drowning in email use it to find anything in seconds, clear backlogs, and reply in their own voice.

In-depth review

AI email client that clears your Gmail backlog. Shortwave competes in the AI Productivity category, where our editors have reviewed 448 tools so far. It has been bookmarked by 1,400 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 Fast AI triage and thread summaries; Natural-language email search; Clean keyboard-driven inbox. These advantages matter most for Triage inbox with AI, Draft replies in your voice, Summarize long threads, Schedule messages — 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 workflow; Team features are newer. Shortwave pricing starts at Free plan; paid plans vary. 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 plan; paid plans vary. Always confirm the latest plans on the official website, because prices change often.