Shortwave vs Superhuman
Compared across 3 shared tasks, including manage an overflowing inbox and AI drafts email replies for me.
Short verdict
In the 3 TaskRanking use cases where both appear, Superhuman ranks higher in 3 and Shortwave in 0. Average rank across these: Shortwave 3.7, Superhuman 2.3 (1 = best).
Computed from our published rubric rankings, not paid placement.
Prices from vendor pages; Unverified and Contact sales are shown as-is.
Side by side
| Attribute | Shortwave | Superhuman |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $30/seat/mo pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 | $12/member/mo annual ($15 monthly) pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 |
| Free tier | Unverified | yes |
| Pricing model | From $30 | Free tier |
| What it is | AI email client | Fast email client with AI |
| Use cases ranked in | 3 | 3 |
| Shared use cases won | 0 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Where it ranks (rank of 5) |
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Head to head on shared use cases
| Shared use case | Shortwave | Superhuman | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manage an overflowing inbox | #2 | #1 | Superhuman |
| AI drafts email replies for me | #4 | #2 | Superhuman |
| Shared inbox for customer emails | #5 | #4 | Superhuman |
Best for
Best for: Superhuman
- Manage an overflowing inbox (#1 vs #2)
- AI drafts email replies for me (#2 vs #4)
- Shared inbox for customer emails (#4 vs #5)
FAQ
Is Shortwave or Superhuman better?
Across the 3 TaskRanking use cases where both are ranked, Superhuman places higher in 3 and the other in 0. Best pick depends on the task; see the shared use cases table.
Is Shortwave or Superhuman cheaper?
Shortwave: paid from $30/seat/mo (free tier: Unverified; checked 2026-10-14). Superhuman: paid from $12/member/mo annual ($15 monthly) (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). Prices come from each vendor's own pricing page.
Do Shortwave and Superhuman have free plans?
Shortwave: Unverified. Superhuman: yes. As listed on vendor pricing pages, last checked 2026-10-14.
Which tasks do both Shortwave and Superhuman cover?
Both are ranked for: Manage an overflowing inbox; AI drafts email replies for me; Shared inbox for customer emails.