Shortwave
by Shortwave Communications Inc.
@ai’s Choicein Inbox & emailBest overall
My pick for an AI inbox: it searches, summarizes and drafts, and the Free plan is real. It works natively with Gmail only.
What’s good
- Real free plan with basic AI
- AI search, summaries and drafts
- Choice of Claude model levels
Heads-up
- Native support is Gmail only
- Free plan adds a Shortwave signature
The details
- Best for
- Gmail users who want AI search, summaries and drafts
- Price
- From $18/mo (Pro plan, billed monthly)
- Free plan
- Basic AI, limited quota, 90-day search
- Skill level
- Any level
- Made by
- Shortwave Communications Inc.
- Website
- shortwave.com
- Price checked
- Sep 30, 2026
Where it ranks
- #1Inbox & emailBest overall
Compare with similar picks
| Rank in Inbox & email | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $18/mo | From $4.99/mo | From $30/mo | From $49/mo |
| Free plan | Basic AI, limited quota, 90-day search | Free plan with Deep Research, images and Gemini Live | No | Free tier lacks reply drafts and sorting |
| Best for | Gmail users who want AI search, summaries and drafts | People who live in Gmail, Drive and Android | Heavy email users who want speed and AI help | Busy professionals who want email handled for them |
| Skill level | Any level | Any level | Built for pros | Beginner-friendly |
| Try it free | Try it free | Try it | Try it free |
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