Shortwave
$216/yr
45% less than Superhuman
Shortwave vs Superhuman
Price, free plan and alternatives, side by side
The comparison in short
- Shortwavehas a free plan
- Superhumanno free plan
Shortwave
With trade-offs
multi-day
On price, Shortwave wins. To start without paying, Shortwave has a free plan. If you would rather build it, Shortwave is the simplest to rebuild.
Side-by-side comparison
| APPLICATION | ShortwaveEmail |  SuperhumanEmail |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly billing | $18/mo$18Pro | $40/mo$40Business |
| Per year | $216/yr | $396/yrannual plan · −18% |
| Billing model | Per person | Per person |
| Free tier | 90 days of standard and AI search history; max 15 threads per AI search; 0 AI filters; limited AI quota; mandatory 'Sent with Shortwave' signature | no free tier; current official pricing help did not publish a numeric trial allowance |
| Additional costs | Every teammate must use the same paid tier and is billed per seat. AI capacity, search depth and filter count require tier upgrades rather than overage purchases. One paid seat covers all of that person's signed-in accounts; Tasklet 24/7 automation is a separate subscription. | Each person requires a paid seat, although one person may connect multiple email accounts they own. Annual plans are paid upfront and added seats are prorated for the remainder of the term. |
| Can you rebuild it? | With trade-offsmulti-day | Worth subscribingclosest consolation build: one sitting |
| Free alternatives | +2 | |
| Checked on | 08/12/2026 | 08/07/2026 |
| Buy on the official site | Buy View app page | Buy View app page |
The free plan compares up to 2 apps. Pro compares up to 4. See plans →
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