Shortwave
AI-powered email client that automates inbox management, writing, and scheduling
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How the 5.8 was reached
- Quality of output7/10
Rated 4.4/5 from 1,739 reviews, with users reporting about 3 hours saved per week. Source: aiproductivity.ai
- Ease of use8/10
14-day free trial with no credit card required; Gmail-only limits who can use it. Source: shortwave.com
- Pricing value5/10
Paid plans at $30, $45 and $120 per seat per month; only a trial is offered, and heavy AI use is tiered. Source: shortwave.com
- API and integration quality5/10
Integrations with Slack, Calendar, Notion, Asana and HubSpot; no public API found. Source: shortwave.com
- Solves the problem it claims to solve4/10
Gmail-only, and reviewers say it helps read and search email but does not automate actions, falling short of 'automate your email'. Source: email-tools.me
5.8/10 is the average of the five criterion scores above. The evidence comes from 4 different sources.Scores come from public evidence (the tool's own pages and documentation, and independent reviews); we do not test every tool hands-on. Scored 29 September 2026, on version 1 of our five-criteria scoring method.
Pricing
- Basic AI email features
- Cross-platform sync
- Standard support
- Advanced AI automation
- Tool integrations
- Custom AI filters
- Priority support
For the full list of what each plan includes, and current prices, see shortwave.com.
Key Features
- AI email writing and enhancement
- Intelligent inbox organization
- AI-powered search and analysis
- Calendar scheduling automation
- Integration with Slack, Notion, Asana, HubSpot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Learns your writing style for personalized emails
- Comprehensive workflow automation
- Cross-platform availability
- Strong integration ecosystem
- Advanced AI filtering capabilities
Cons
- Pricing not transparent on website
- May have learning curve for advanced features
- Dependency on AI for core functionality
- Limited information about data privacy
Shortwave offers a compelling AI-first approach to email management with impressive automation capabilities and integrations. While the opaque pricing model is concerning, the feature set appears robust for teams looking to streamline email workflows.
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