ReplyPilot vs Shortwave
Shortwave is an AI-first email client for Gmail with instant AI replies on Pro. Here's an honest look at how ReplyPilot compares.
Price
ReplyPilot: $20/month flat, 14-day free trial, no card.
Shortwave: Free plan; Pro listed at $18/seat/month, Business $30.
What Shortwave does well
- AI email client for Gmail / Google Workspace
- Instant AI replies that learn your style
- Free plan available
Where ReplyPilot is different
- Works with IMAP inboxes like Yahoo and iCloud directly
- Keep the email app you already use
- Approval queue with optional safe auto-send
- Profession-tuned sorting and replies
Pick Shortwave if you live in Gmail and want a new client. Pick ReplyPilot for non-Gmail inboxes and a simple approve-and-send queue.
Shortwave details are from its public pricing page (https://shortwave.com/pricing) as checked in October 2026 and may have changed. Shortwave is a trademark of its owner; ReplyPilot is not affiliated with it. Outlook support in ReplyPilot is coming soon.
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