ShortwaveAI email client built on Gmail that bundles threads, drafts replies and summarises your inbox.
Overall score
How it is scored67 /100
Fair
- Pricing
- Paid · from $30/mo
- Members
- No reviews yet
- Maker
- —
- Website
- shortwave.com
- 80Strong
Ease of use
- —Not rated
Output quality
- 49Weak spot
Value
- —Not rated
Privacy
- 75Strong
Features
- 56Weak spot
Integrations
- 77Strong
Platforms
- —Not rated
Momentum
At a glance
- StrengthFree plan covers core AI drafting and bundling features
- StrengthStays inside Gmail so no address migration is needed
- WatchWorks only with Gmail accounts
- WatchLess polished on iOS than on the desktop
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56 /100
Integrations
Documented integrations, and whether there is an API.
About
Shortwave is an AI email client built on top of Gmail that groups threads into topic bundles, adds a chat-style message view and lets users ask the AI to draft replies, summarise threads and find information across their inbox. It includes a scheduling feature that turns emails into tasks and a focus mode that hides non-urgent mail. Shortwave is aimed at individual professionals and small teams on Google Workspace. It runs in the browser and has iOS and Mac apps.
Features
- Thread bundling by topic and sender
- AI reply drafting from a short prompt
- Thread and inbox summarisation
- Email-to-task conversion with reminders
- Focus mode to defer non-urgent messages
Best for
- Gmail users who want AI drafting and inbox bundling without leaving Google
- Individuals managing a busy inbox who need fast triage
- Small teams who want shared email views on Google Workspace
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FAQ
- What is Shortwave?
- Shortwave is an AI email client built on top of Gmail that groups threads into topic bundles, adds a chat-style message view and lets users ask the AI to draft replies, summarise threads and find information across their inbox. It includes a scheduling feature that turns emails into tasks and a focus mode that hides non-urgent mail. Shortwave is aimed at individual professionals and small teams on Google Workspace. It runs in the browser and has iOS and Mac apps.
- Is Shortwave free?
- Shortwave is a paid product with a free trial. Check the official site for current plans.
- What can I use Shortwave for?
- Shortwave is listed for ai agents, writing.
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Ease of use
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Output quality
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Value
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Privacy
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Features
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Integrations
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Platforms
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Momentum
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