01 Notion
AI workspace combining docs, databases, projects, and autonomous agents in one platform
AI Productivity from $10/member/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 11, 2026
Shortwave alternatives
5 alternatives compared · prices last verified Jul 1, 2026 · how we verify
Notion is the top Shortwave alternative in our directory: it covers the same category (AI Productivity), starts at $10/member/mo, and has a free tier. All 5 alternatives below are compared on pricing verified against the official pricing pages, on the dates shown.
Ranked by category overlap with Shortwave, free-tier availability, then lowest verified starting price — computed from our verified data, never sponsorships.
Shortwave alternatives compared
| Alternative | Category | Starting price | Free tier | Price verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notion | AI Productivity | $10/member/mo | yes | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Reclaim | AI Productivity | $10/seat/mo | yes | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Granola | AI Productivity | $14/mo | yes | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Motion | AI Productivity | $19/seat/mo | no | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Superhuman | AI Productivity | $30/mo | no | Jul 1, 2026 |
Each alternative, in brief
02 Reclaim
AI calendar that auto-schedules tasks, habits, and meetings on Google Calendar or Outlook, defending focus time and finding meeting slots
AI Productivity from $10/seat/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 30, 2026
03 Granola
AI notepad that transcribes meetings without a bot and augments your own typed notes into clean summaries
AI Productivity from $14/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 20, 2026
04 Motion
AI calendar and project manager that auto-schedules tasks and runs AI meeting notes
AI Productivity from $19/seat/mo free tier: no Verified JUN 21, 2026
05 Superhuman
Fast, keyboard-first AI email client for Gmail and Outlook, now part of Grammarly
AI Productivity from $30/mo free tier: no Verified JUL 1, 2026
When to stay with Shortwave
Documented strengths from our Shortwave review — switching isn't always the right call:
- Fast, keyboard-driven Gmail experience with an AI assistant that searches, drafts, and schedules from one prompt
- Free plan lets you try the core AI Executive Assistant before paying
- A single plan price covers all your connected email accounts