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At 5 seats
$150
Business plan
- Contract
- Not found
- Free plan
- Trial: 14 day free trial
Cheaper than Shortwave (10)
Compared at 5 seats, same currency.
| Alternative | At 5 seats | Against Shortwave | States that Shortwave doesn't | Contract | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MailbutlerStarter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$25$5 × 5 seats | $125 less | Outlook integration | Not found | Trial: 14-day free trial with all features, no credit card required |
 MailmeteorStarter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$29.95$5.99 × 5 seats | $120 less | Nothing extra found | Cancel anytime; effective immediately; no refund of unused fees... | Free Hobby plan: 500 emails/month (50/day), 3 campaigns, 1 sender, email... |
 Spark MailPlus, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$50$10 × 5 seats | $100 less | Outlook integration, Meeting notes and follow-ups | Not found | Free plan includes Smart Inbox, unlimited email accounts, smart... |
 MissiveStarter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$70$14 × 5 seats | $80 less | Outlook integration, SSO, Public API | Not found | Trial: 30-day free trial of the Productive plan, no credit card required |
 MailMaestroEmail (MailMaestro), read Oct 29, 2026 |
$75$15 × 5 seats | $75 less | Outlook integration, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SSO, HIPAA BAA | Monthly or yearly subscription | MailMaestro and TeamsMaestro both have a free plan you can keep using after... |
 SuperhumanPro, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$75$15 × 5 seats | $75 less | Meeting notes and follow-ups, SSO, HIPAA BAA | Not found | Free plan at $0 with limited Go chat, Grammarly writing help and Docs; Mail... |
 HeyHelpPro, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$100$20 × 5 seats | $50 less | Nothing extra found | Pro annual rate locked in and never goes up; Connect is a one-off... | Trial: 7-day free trial, no credit card required |
 Inbox ZeroStarter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$100$20 × 5 seats | $50 less | Outlook integration, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SSO | Cancel anytime; subscription stays active until end of billing period | The email app is free to use on web, desktop and iPhone; the AI assistant is... |
 GmeliusMeli, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$105$21 × 5 seats | $45 less | Meeting notes and follow-ups, SSO, HIPAA BAA, Public API | All team members must be on the same plan | Trial: 7-day free trial with access to the Growth plan; account suspended if you do... |
 FrontStarter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$125$25 × 5 seats | $25 less | Outlook integration, SSO, HIPAA BAA, Public API | Not found | Trial: 14-day free trial with all Professional plan features, no credit card needed |
Free plan, which Shortwave doesn't show (4)
A free plan you can keep, in the vendor's own words.
| Alternative | At 5 seats | Against Shortwave | States that Shortwave doesn't | Contract | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CarlyOrganization, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$175$35 × 5 seats | $25 more | Outlook integration | Not found | Free plan includes MCP access, 10 Zapier-style workflows, multi-calendar... |
 FyxerPro, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$245$49 × 5 seats | $95 more | Outlook integration, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SSO, HIPAA BAA and 1 more | Enterprise is an annual contract; Pro and Team can be monthly or... | Free plan with 400 credits a month, audio meeting notes, 3 personal spaces... |
 Canary MailGrowth, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$3/mo yearlyGrowth plan, starting price | Not comparable | Outlook integration, HIPAA BAA | Yearly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase; no monthly billing | Free forever plan with unified inbox, read receipts (lite), snooze and pin... |
 Writemail.aiRegular, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$6.95/moRegular plan, starting price | Not comparable | Outlook integration, Public API | No commitments; cancel anytime | 5 AI emails per month, no credit card required |
Other options (4)
No computed reason to switch, listed for completeness.
| Alternative | At 5 seats | Against Shortwave | States that Shortwave doesn't | Contract | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 alfred_Team, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$250$49.99 × 5 seats | $100 more | Outlook integration, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SSO | Cancel anytime, access continues to end of billing period | Trial: 7 days free on every plan, card required, not charged until trial ends |
 SerifTeam, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$250$50 × 5 seats | $100 more | Outlook integration, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SSO, HIPAA BAA | Cancel anytime; changes take effect at end of current billing period | Trial: 7-day free trial with full access on every plan |
 Gemini in Gmail (Google Workspace)Starter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$7/userStarter plan, starting price | Not comparable | Meeting notes and follow-ups | Annual option with 1 year commitment | Trial: 14-day free trial |
 Jace AIPlus, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$25/moPlus plan, starting price | Not comparable | Outlook integration | Not found | Trial: 7-day free trial on Plus and Pro, cancel anytime |
No price found, or contact sales (4)
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- Hivercontact the vendor
- Microsoft Copilot in Outlookcontact the vendor
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Questions
What is the cheapest alternative to Shortwave?
Mailbutler, at $25 at 5 seats, $125 less than Shortwave. Computed from each vendor's published prices.
Is there a free alternative to Shortwave?
Yes. 9 AI email assistants have a free plan, including Mailmeteor, Spark Mail, MailMaestro, Superhuman, Inbox Zero.
How this page is made
Alternatives come from Shortwave's own category, AI email assistants. Prices come from each vendor's pricing page and are compared at the same volume where both can be computed, and by starting price where neither can. "States that Shortwave doesn't" lists what we found on the other vendor's site and didn't find on Shortwave's, which doesn't prove Shortwave lacks it. How prices are read.