Shortwave alternatives

Closest first: ordered by how many of Shortwave's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

1. 1

   SuperhumanVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

   AI assistant and work suite for individuals and teams, with agents in tabs, email, and docs.

   Also does:Managing your inboxWriting emailsWriting articles and blog postsAutomating repetitive tasks

   Web · Browser extension

2. 2

   NotionVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

   A connected workspace for team notes, projects, and knowledge, with AI and agents built in.

   Also does:Asking questions about your documentsSearching the web with AIWriting articles and blog postsAutomating repetitive tasks

   API

3. 3

   LindyVerifiedFree trial · from $29.99/mo

   An AI teammate that plugs into your work apps to run scheduled and on-demand tasks for your team.

   Also does:Automating repetitive tasksManaging your inboxAutomating workflows between appsSummarizing long text

   Web

4. 4

   Microsoft CopilotVerifiedFree tier · from $9.99/mo

   An AI assistant for everyday and work tasks, with chat, search, drafting and image creation.

   Also does:Searching the web with AISummarizing long textWriting articles and blog posts

   Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android

5. 5

   ClayVerifiedFree tier · from $185/mo

   Clay helps GTM teams source and enrich data, run agents, and build outbound workflows.

   Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasksWriting emails

   API · Command line

6. 6

   WordtuneVerifiedFree tier · from $4.89/mo

   AI writing assistant for students and professionals to rewrite, proofread, summarize, and translate into English.

   Also does:Summarizing long textWriting articles and blog postsWriting emails

   Browser extension

7. 7B

   BardeenVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

   Bardeen runs AI agents that scrape websites, enrich contact details and qualify leads for sales and ops teams.

   Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasksSearching the web with AI

   Web · Browser extension

8. 8

   MotionVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo

   AI work platform that schedules tasks, projects, meetings, and docs for individuals and teams.

   Also does:Automating repetitive tasksSummarizing long text

   iOS · Android

9. 9P

   PerplexityFree tier

   An AI search assistant that answers questions with cited web sources and supports multi-step deep research reports.

   Also does:Searching the web with AISummarizing long text

   Web · iOS · Android · Browser extension

10. 10

    GrammarlyVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    An AI writing assistant that checks grammar, tone, and clarity for individuals, teams, and organizations.

    Also does:Writing emailsWriting articles and blog posts

    Web · Windows · Mac · Android · iOS

11. 11

    ZapierVerifiedFree tier · from $19.99/mo

    Automation platform that connects apps and AI tools so teams can run and govern workflows.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

12. 12

    n8nVerifiedFree trial

    n8n is a visual workflow platform for teams connecting apps, adding AI steps, and keeping automations auditable.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API · Command line

13. 13

    MakeVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    Lets teams build, run, and monitor AI agents and app-to-app automations in a visual workspace.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

14. 14G

    GensparkFree tier

    AI super agent that gets work done.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksSearching the web with AI

15. 15

    ChatPDFVerifiedFree tier

    Upload a document, ask questions in plain language, and get answers with page citations.

    Also does:Asking questions about your documentsSummarizing long text

    Web