Shortwave

AI-first Gmail client that summarises threads, drafts replies and finds anything in your inbox.

Free + PaidAI Email & Inbox#3 in Email & Inboxby Shortwave

What is Shortwave?

Shortwave is an email app for Gmail and Google Workspace accounts. Its AI assistant can summarise long threads, write replies in your style and answer questions about your inbox. It also bundles similar emails so you clear them faster. It runs on the web, desktop and mobile.

Best for: Busy professionals on Gmail who get a lot of email.

What you can do with Shortwave

Ask your inbox when a contract was sent
Draft a polite reply in seconds
Clear newsletters in one bundle

Key features

AI assistant that searches your inbox
Thread summaries and reply drafts
Bundles to group similar emails
Works with Gmail accounts

Shortwave pros and cons

Pros

Strong AI search and drafting
Fast, modern design

Cons

Only for Gmail and Google Workspace accounts

Shortwave pricing

Free + Paid

Shortwave has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official site for current prices.

How to get started

Open shortwave.com and create a free account.
Try one real task first: ask your inbox when a contract was sent.
Compare the result with Brevo or ActiveCampaign, then keep the one that fits how you work.

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1. Mailchimp
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2. Klaviyo
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3. Shortwave
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Shortwave FAQ

What is Shortwave?

Is Shortwave free?

Shortwave has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Check the official site for current limits and prices.

What can you do with Shortwave?

With Shortwave you can ask your inbox when a contract was sent; draft a polite reply in seconds; clear newsletters in one bundle.

Who is Shortwave best for?

Busy professionals on Gmail who get a lot of email.

Does Shortwave have an app?

Yes. Besides the web version, Shortwave has apps for iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac and Windows.

Who makes Shortwave?

Shortwave is made by Shortwave.

What are the best alternatives to Shortwave?

Popular alternatives include Brevo, ActiveCampaign, Instantly and Mailchimp. See the full ranking on our AI Email & Inbox page.

AltFTool is not affiliated with Shortwave. This summary was written by our editors from the tool's public information. Browse all 451 AI tools