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Shortwave
AI-native email app for Gmail with an assistant that drafts, searches and organizes
By the BestAIforEmail Editorial Team · Updated · How we rate
8.7
Very Good
Try Shortwave →Free; paid from ~$7/user/mo · Per-seat / mo
Is Shortwave worth it?
Quick answer
Shortwave scores 8.7/10. Gmail teams that want an AI assistant living inside email. Pricing starts at Free; paid from ~$7/user/mo (per-seat / mo). You can sign up directly without going through a sales team.
Tier
AI Email Clients & Inbox
Category
AI Email Client
Pricing model
Per-seat / mo
Starting price
Free; paid from ~$7/user/mo
Deployment
Cloud SaaS
Self-serve signup
Yes
Target buyer
Gmail users who want a deeply AI-integrated inbox
Shortwave pricing
Free tier; paid adds more AI usage, scheduling and team features.
Key capabilities
- ◆AI assistant for drafting and search
- ◆Smart bundles and summaries
- ◆Calendar and scheduling
- ◆Built on Gmail
What we like
- +Deep, useful AI integration
- +Free tier to start
- +Fast, modern UX
What to watch
- −Gmail-only
- −Heavy AI use needs a paid plan
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Gmail teams that want an AI assistant living inside email.
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