Shortwave

Freemium, $9/mo

AI-powered email tool enhances productivity and organization.

About

Shortwave is a modern email management tool designed to help professionals process and organize their inboxes with greater speed and clarity. With its integration of artificial intelligence, users can automate repetitive tasks such as composing replies, sorting emails, and summarizing long threads. The platform is geared toward reducing the friction of daily email communication, enabling more productive workdays.

Users can take advantage of features like AI-driven search to quickly locate specific messages, as well as smart scheduling that simplifies setting up meetings or sending follow-ups. Shortwave also offers tools to categorize and label emails automatically, and supports transforming messages into actionable to-do lists, helping individuals and teams stay organized without manual sorting.

Device compatibility is broad, with apps available for major desktop and mobile platforms. This makes it practical for professionals who need to access their email across various devices. While primarily a fit for Gmail users, Shortwave’s focus on improving productivity and inbox management makes it a valuable choice for anyone managing high email volumes.

Who is Shortwave made for?

CEO / Founder Software Developer / Engineer CMO / Head of Marketing
Solo (1 person) Small team (2-5 people) Startup (6-10 people)

Shortwave is ideal for professionals who deal with a constant stream of email communications and need to keep their inbox organized to avoid information overload. Founders, executives, and solo entrepreneurs will benefit from automated email sorting, intelligent search, and integrated scheduling, allowing them to focus on leadership and decision-making instead of routine email management.

Engineering teams and individual software developers can streamline their workflows by using features that help them quickly find relevant technical discussions, task assignments, and project threads, minimizing context-switching.

Marketers and business development professionals will appreciate AI-assisted email drafting, smart meeting invites, and productivity enhancements, enabling them to run outreach campaigns or client communication efficiently. Shortwave is especially useful for freelancers and academics handling a mix of project, client, or student correspondence—helping them bundle, label, and process emails with precision and speed.