Shortwave vs Superhuman: which does AI recommend?

Since Jun 16 · · ChatGPT and Google AI Mode

Based on 125 AI responses that name bothReviewed by

How we measure

AI summary

The claims present and as even picks, while answers naming both usually list first.

Head to head

Listed first when AI names both

ShortwaveShortwave: 23%SuperhumanSuperhuman: 77% (Superhuman leads)

Recommended when named

ShortwaveShortwave: 97%
SuperhumanSuperhuman: 95%

Pick Superhuman for

  • Inbox prioritizing and follow-up Usually
  • Inbox management and reply drafting Almost always
  • Email client Usually

Topic by topic

Only Superhuman is ranked in2

What people ask AI about Shortwave and Superhuman

Shortwave listed firstSuperhuman listed first
  1. We want an AI inbox that prioritizes, drafts, files, and follows up on email. What products are best?Superhuman usually first
  2. What's the best AI tool to manage my inbox and draft replies automatically?Superhuman almost always first
  3. I want an AI assistant that can manage email, calendar, travel, and errands across apps. What products are closest?Shortwave often first
  4. What is the best email client?Superhuman usually first

Who AI mentions first

Shortwave listed firstSuperhuman listed first

is listed first every month.

  1. JulShortwave listed first: 20%Superhuman listed first: 80%
  2. AugShortwave listed first: 16%Superhuman listed first: 84%
  3. Sep, so farShortwave listed first: 29%Superhuman listed first: 71%

Both engines lean toward , with ChatGPT Search leaning more.

  • Google AI ModeShortwave listed first: 29%Superhuman listed first: 71%
  • ChatGPTShortwave listed first: 17%Superhuman listed first: 83%

Sources AI cites

Shortwave favouredNeither favouredSuperhuman favoured

Other brands AI mentions

and appear in many of these answers; appears in about half.

BrandMentioned in
  1. Gemini46%
  2. Fyxer42%
  3. SaneBox38%
  4. Microsoft 365 with Copilot26%
  5. Missive18%
  6. Microsoft Outlook16%
  7. Microsoft 365 Copilot13%
  8. Google Account12%
  9. Microsoft10%
  10. Outlook8%
  11. Inbox Zero7%
  12. Lindy7%

Shortwave vs Superhuman: common questions

Is Shortwave better than Superhuman?
The claims present Shortwave and Superhuman as even picks, while answers naming both usually list Superhuman first.
Do ChatGPT and Google AI Mode recommend Shortwave or Superhuman?
Both engines lean toward Superhuman, with ChatGPT Search leaning more.
What are the alternatives to Shortwave and Superhuman?
SaneBox and Microsoft 365 with Copilot appear in many of these answers; Gemini appears in about half.
When is Superhuman the better pick?
AI usually lists Superhuman first for: Inbox prioritizing and follow-up; Inbox management and reply drafting; Email client.