Compare · Prices checked October 21, 2026
Shortwave vs Superhuman (2026)
Published starting prices: Shortwave, $30/seat/mo. Superhuman, Free; Pro $15/member/mo. Side-by-side public pricing, what each does, real use cases and who each suits, all from our listings with sources. We haven't tested either hands-on.
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Email
Shortwave
An AI email client for Gmail with an assistant that searches, summarises, organises and drafts email.
Per seat$30/seat/mo
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EmailFree tier
Superhuman
The Superhuman AI suite (Grammarly's new name), including Superhuman Mail, a fast email client with AI replies and inbox triage.
SubscriptionFree; Pro $15/member/mo
Quick answer
- Cheaper: Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Shortwave Pro: $30/seat/mo, and Superhuman Pro: $15/member/mo ($12 billed yearly). Superhuman lists the lower one. Superhuman also has a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
- Free plans: Shortwave: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 21, 2026). Superhuman: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026.
Pricing side by side
| Item |  Shortwave |  Superhuman |
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| Starting price | $30/seat/mo | Free; Pro $15/member/mo |
| Pricing model | Per seat | Subscription |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Plans |
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| Pricing note | not published | These are suite plans; check which plan includes Superhuman Mail before buying. |
| Checked | October 21, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
| Source | Vendor pricing page | Vendor pricing page |
Copied from each vendor's public pricing page on the date shown. "not published" means the vendor doesn't publish it; we don't guess. Prices change; confirm with the vendor.
Features and details from our listings
| Item | Shortwave | Superhuman |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An AI email client for Gmail with an assistant that searches, summarises, organises and drafts email. | The Superhuman AI suite (Grammarly's new name), including Superhuman Mail, a fast email client with AI replies and inbox triage. |
| Made by | Shortwave | Superhuman |
| Listed under | Email & inbox agents | Email & inbox agents |
| Jobs it fits |
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| Verified public use cases | 0 | 0 |
Use cases
Shortwave
We haven't found a verified public use case for Shortwave yet.
Superhuman
We haven't found a verified public use case for Superhuman yet.
Use cases are summarised in our own words from the linked public post; vendor case studies are labelled. All use cases.
Who each is best for
- Per seat
Shortwave is best for
- Teams that need to: Search and summarise your inbox; Draft replies with AI.
- Budget: starts at $30/seat/mo (per seat).
- SubscriptionFree plan
Superhuman is best for
- Teams that need to: Triage and reply to email faster; Get AI writing help across apps.
- Budget: starts at Free; Pro $15/member/mo (subscription, free plan available).
From our listing data (jobs, public pricing); not a hands-on test. Full details: Shortwave · Superhuman.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Shortwave or Superhuman?
Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Shortwave Pro: $30/seat/mo, and Superhuman Pro: $15/member/mo ($12 billed yearly). Superhuman lists the lower one. Superhuman also has a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
Is Shortwave free? Is Superhuman free?
Shortwave: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 21, 2026). Superhuman: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026.
How much does Shortwave cost?
Shortwave lists Pro: $30/seat/mo; Premier: $45/seat/mo; Max: $120/seat/mo. Its lowest listed monthly plan is Pro: $30/seat/mo. Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
How much does Superhuman cost?
Superhuman lists Free: $0; Pro: $15/member/mo ($12 billed yearly); Business: $40/member/mo ($33 billed yearly). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Pro: $15/member/mo ($12 billed yearly). These are suite plans; check which plan includes Superhuman Mail before buying. Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
Did AITeamGuide test them?
Not hands-on. This comparison is built from each vendor's public pricing page (with the date we checked it), published product information and credited public use cases.
Can a vendor pay to win this comparison?
No. Nothing here is paid. Paid placements on AITeamGuide are always labelled "Sponsored" or "Featured" and never change a comparison or ranking.
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