Shortwave vs Grammarly
A side-by-side comparison of two AI tools on pricing, fit, and capability.
| 8.7/10 | Rating | 8.5/10 |
| inbox | Tier | writing |
| AI Email Client | Category | AI Writing |
| Free; paid from ~$7/user/mo | Starting price | Free; Pro from ~$12/mo |
| Per-seat / mo | Pricing model | Per-seat / mo |
| Cloud SaaS | Deployment | Cloud SaaS |
| Yes | Self-serve | Yes |
| Gmail teams that want an AI assistant living inside email | Best for | People and teams who want consistent, polished email everywhere they type |
Our verdict
On balance, Shortwave edges ahead at 8.7/10 — but if your budget, tier, or existing stack favors the other, it can be the better fit. Read both full reviews.