# Shortwave

AI email assistant for Gmail. Shortwave is freemium — a usable free tier with paid plans above it, at shortwave.com.

## Facts

- **Pricing tier:** Free tier + paid
- **Free limit:** Only a 14-day trial; there is no permanent free plan.
- **Works on:** Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- **Works in browser:** Yes
- **Sign-up:** Google sign-in
- **Best free alternative:** [Inbox Zero](https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/inbox-zero)

## Capabilities

- AI email assistant for Gmail
- Auto-summaries, drafting and search
- AI agents and scheduling
- Free tier

## FAQ

### What is Shortwave?

Shortwave is listed under Email, Scheduling & Tasks, in the Productivity & Workflow category on Flocci AI Tools. AI email assistant for Gmail. It is freemium — a usable free tier with paid plans above it, and it lives at shortwave.com.

### Is Shortwave free?

Partly. Only a 14-day trial; there is no permanent free plan. If you need it free right now, Inbox Zero does the same job for free.

### Can I use Shortwave in a browser, or is there an app?

Shortwave works in a normal browser tab with no install. It is available on the web, Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. You can sign in with a Google account.

### What can Shortwave do?

Shortwave does 4 things the catalog singles out: Ai email assistant for gmail; auto-summaries, drafting and search; ai agents and scheduling; free tier.

### What is the best free alternative to Shortwave?

Inbox Zero is the best free alternative: it does the same job and you can start without paying. Goblin Tools, Zero and Google Dreambeans also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

## Related

- [Shortwave alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/shortwave)
- [Email, Scheduling & Tasks](https://aitools.flocci.in/category/productivity-workflow/email-scheduling-tasks)
- [Best free AI email, scheduling and task tools](https://aitools.flocci.in/best/best-email-scheduling-tasks)
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Source: Flocci AI Tools — https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/shortwave

Facts last verified: October 2026