Shortwave
Shortwave
AI-first email client that categorizes, summarizes, and schedules messages like a personal assistant.
Our editorial assessment as of Apr 24, 2026, based on the public sources listed below.
Rank in Email
#1
Tier
S
Score
92.0
Underlying model
GPT-4o
Strengths
- Sophisticated AI categorization that groups newsletters, updates, and direct mail.
- Powerful 'AI Assistant' that can write complex drafts based on your note history.
Considerations
- The thread-based UI can be confusing for those used to traditional email lists.
- Enterprise security features are still catch-up compared to native MS Outlook.
Price
$9/month
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Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
Sources
- SerifAccessed: 2026-04-24
- Shortwave Official SiteAccessed: 2026-04-24
- Shortwave AI Search and Assistant FeaturesAccessed: 2026-04-22
- Shortwave Official SiteAccessed: 2026-04-22