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Shortwave

by Shortwave •Email Assistants

AI email workspace for search, summarization, writing and inbox automation.

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Overview

What is Shortwave?

Shortwave adds AI search, writing and workflow features to email so users can summarize threads, draft responses and organize inbox work.
Best for
SummarizationEmail WritingEnterprise Knowledge Work
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Use-case fit0/3 verified
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Capabilities

Features & use cases

Core capabilities listed for Shortwave.

Text Generation

Generates original text from natural-language instructions or structured prompts.

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Agent Workflows

Plans and executes multi-step tasks with tools, state or autonomous actions.

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RAG & Knowledge Bases

Connects models to external knowledge sources for retrieval-augmented responses.

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Integrations

Connects with third-party applications, data sources or automation platforms.

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Pricing

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Custom

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Free

Free

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Product Experience

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88.0/100 class composite
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G2 Verified User Rating — Product Experience

Tested product / versionShortwave
88.0 / 100
#101 of 149
Same-benchmark rank#101 of 149 tools
Scoring directionHigher is better
Leader context 12.0 pts behind HyperWrite
TestedSep 7, 2026
G2 AI Orbit verified Sep 7, 2026
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What is Shortwave?

Shortwave adds AI search, writing and workflow features to email so users can summarize threads, draft responses and organize inbox work. Shortwave is provided by Shortwave and AI Orbit categorizes it under Productivity & Office. Its structured capability profile includes Text Generation, Agent Workflows, RAG & Knowledge Bases and Integrations; field-level verification may still be pending for some capability mappings.

Who makes Shortwave?

Shortwave is provided by Shortwave. Technology company developing Shortwave, with AI capabilities focused on productivity & office workflows. Within AI Orbit, the product is cataloged in Productivity & Office, which describes its primary product category rather than the provider itself.

What is Shortwave best for?

AI Orbit currently maps Shortwave to structured use cases including Summarization, Email Writing and Enterprise Knowledge Work. These are reviewed taxonomy mappings used for discovery and fit; field-level evidence may still be pending, so they are not presented as independently verified claims. Supporting cataloged capabilities include Text Generation, Agent Workflows, RAG & Knowledge Bases and Integrations.

How much does Shortwave cost?

AI Orbit currently has verified plan-level pricing data for Shortwave, including Paid Plans and Free. Exact rates, billing units, limits and verification dates are shown in the pricing section of this profile rather than compressed into a single potentially misleading price. Because providers can change prices and plan limits, check the linked official pricing source before making a purchase or production decision.