Shortwave
Email · Freemium
About
An AI-first Gmail client with an assistant that searches, summarises, drafts and organises email.
Key features
- AI assistant over your inbox
- Bundles and to-dos
- AI search
- Team features
Best for
- — Gmail users wanting an AI assistant
- — Bundled inbox triage
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Platforms
- Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Works with
- Google Workspace
- Last checked
- 2026-10-29
- Status
- Listed, not yet tested
Our take
Powerful AI on Gmail. Gmail only, and requires granting broad inbox access.
Features and pricing change often — confirm on shortwave.com before you commit.
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