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Shortwave

Automate your email with just a prompt.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since August 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $30 per seat / month Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier No
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Mac & Windows
Best for Ambitious teams and individuals
Not for Individual users with simple needs

4.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Shortwave automates inbox management, scheduling, and writing emails using AI. It’s great for teams but falls short without complex integrations or extensive usage limits.

✓What it does well

AI AssistantOrganize your inbox, write emails, and enhance productivity with advanced AI.
Custom FiltersUse custom scripts to label, archive, or star emails with plain English instructions.
Real-Time CollaborationShare live threads and comments directly within your inbox for real-time team communication.

✕Where it falls short

Limited AI Intelligence LevelsPlan intelligence levels restrict the complexity of requests that can be processed efficiently.
Additional Features Cost MoreTo access more advanced features like expert-level AI and higher thread limits, you need a Premier plan.
No Free Trial for All PlansOnly the Business individual plan offers a free trial; other plans require payment before use.

Key features

AutomationAutomate workflows with integrations to Slack, Calendar, and Notion.
SearchUse AI-powered search for fast email retrieval or analysis of team emails.
SchedulingCheck availability and create scheduling emails with ease using the Shortwave Agent.
Advanced Context TokensIncrease AI understanding for complex queries

Questions about Shortwave

What does Shortwave do?

Shortwave automates inbox management, scheduling and email writing with AI, and the vendor sums it up as automating email with just a prompt. It offers AI-powered search across email, custom filters written in plain English, and live shared threads and comments for team communication.

How much does Shortwave cost?

Shortwave starts at $30 per seat per month for the Business Individual plan. Premier Advanced costs $45 per seat per month and Max Expert costs $120 per seat per month, and there is no free tier.

Does Shortwave integrate with Slack and Notion?

Yes. Shortwave automates workflows through integrations with Slack, Calendar and Notion, and its Shortwave Agent can check availability and create scheduling emails. The reviewer still feels it falls short for users who need complex integrations.

Which platforms does Shortwave run on?

Shortwave is available on the web, iOS, Android, and Mac and Windows. Toolio lists it as best for ambitious teams and individuals, and not for individual users with simple needs, and scores it 4.0 out of 5 after real use by Alex.

What are the limitations of Shortwave?

Plan intelligence levels restrict how complex a request Shortwave can process efficiently, and the reviewer notes that expert-level AI and higher thread limits require a Premier plan. The reviewer also says it falls short for anyone needing extensive usage limits.

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