Shortwave alternatives
12 tools that can replace Shortwave for at least part of the work, closest first. Each row names the reason it made the list.
Shortwave: Email client for Gmail with an AI assistant that searches and answers across all your mail. Paid plans on request. Free plan available.
| Tool | Why it fits | Entry price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyxer | 2 shared tasks, same category | Free | Shortwave vs Fyxer |
| Superhuman | 2 shared tasks, same category | $30/mo | Shortwave vs Superhuman |
| Copilot in Outlook | 2 shared tasks | $20/mo | Shortwave vs Copilot in Outlook |
| ChatGPT | 1 shared task | $20/mo | |
| Claude | 1 shared task | $20/mo | |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | 1 shared task | $20/mo | |
| Copilot in Word | 1 shared task | $20/mo | |
| Gemini in Google Docs | 1 shared task | $14/mo | |
| Gemini in Gmail | 1 shared task | $14/mo | |
| LanguageTool | 1 shared task | Free | |
| Mistral Le Chat | 1 shared task | $14.99/mo | |
| Poe | 1 shared task | $19.99/mo |
Fyxer
Sorts your inbox and prepares reply drafts right in your Gmail or Outlook. Paid plans on request. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Clear your morning inbox in half an hour, Write a business letter
Superhuman
Fast email client for Gmail and Outlook with AI triage, summaries and drafts. Paid plans from $30/mo.
Tasks both handle: Clear your morning inbox in half an hour, Write a business letter
Copilot in Outlook
Summaries of long email threads, reply drafts and meeting prep right in Outlook. Paid plans from $20/mo.
Tasks both handle: Clear your morning inbox in half an hour, Write a business letter
ChatGPT
All-purpose chat assistant with web search, file and spreadsheet analysis, voice and custom GPTs. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Write a business letter
Claude
Assistant for long documents, contracts and careful writing, with a Project for each matter. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Write a business letter
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