
Superhuman
From about $25/member/month billed yearly
A fast, keyboard-driven email app for Gmail and Outlook, with AI.
Pick it if you want more power-user features.
An AI agent for your email that sorts, writes, searches and automates. If it is not working for you, here are 4 apps that do the same job, closest match first.
Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortwave (the app you have) | 14-day trial | Everywhere | - |
| Canary Mail | Free plan | Everywhere | you want a free plan to start |
| Superhuman | From about $25/member/month billed yearly | Everywhere | you want more power-user features |
| Mailbutler | Per user/month: Starter $4 / $5 | Mac, Web | you want a close match |
| Blue Mail | Free | Apple | you want it free |


AI-assisted email with encryption and a unified inbox on every platform.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start.


A fast, keyboard-driven email app for Gmail and Outlook, with AI.
Pick it if you want more power-user features.
An email add-on for tracking opens, templates, AI writing help, notes, tasks and team signatures.
Free email app that works with most email providers, with a unified inbox.
Pick it if you want it free.
We matched these apps to Shortwave by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.