Shortwave

Gmail with an AI that actually sits in the inbox: summaries, drafts, and bundles — Superhuman's more Gmail-native cousin, not a new protocol.

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Overview

Shortwave is Superhuman for people who will not leave Gmail: the labels stay, the AI drafts, the bundles tame the flood. Superhuman is faster and more expensive; Hey is a different religion; this is Gmail with a brain.

It will draft a too-nice reply. Humans still hit send. If the company is Google Workspace, this is the inbox AI that will not start a mail migration. If it is not, Superhuman or Outlook Copilot is the other aisle.

Pros / Cons

Pros

AI in the Gmail you already have
No mail-stack migration
Bundles plus drafts in one inbox
Cheaper than Superhuman for many teams

Cons

Drafts can be too nice
Not Superhuman's speed cult
Useless off Google Workspace

Who it's for

Drafting Gmail replies without Superhuman

Bundling a noisy inbox

Workspace shops that will not migrate mail

Summaries on threads you skipped

Bottom line

Gmail with a brain — the inbox AI that will not make you leave Google.

Key Features

AI summaries and drafts in Gmail

Bundles and shortcuts

Gmail-native, not a new mail stack

Team features

Freemium with AI on paid

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shortwave?

Shortwave is a Productivity tool developed by Shortwave. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in San Francisco, USA. Gmail with an AI that actually sits in the inbox: summaries, drafts, and bundles — Superhuman's more Gmail-native cousin, not a new protocol.