Your inbox, but better

Upgrade your existing Gmail account with a brand new inbox experience that keeps you organized by default

Why we're building Shortwave

Email connected the world, but it lost its magic along the way. We believe it deserves better, and we're on a mission to bring email up to speed (literally) with modern messaging apps.

Email should prioritize people, not advertising. Getting through your inbox shouldn't require busywork, and sending an email should be as fast as typing a text message. That's why we're building Shortwave: to recapture the magic of email with a beautifully designed product that works for everyone.

Understand your inbox at a glance

Threads are automatically grouped into bundles to keep you organized by default. Want to customize things? Re-organize with drag & drop or use notification settings to control what enters your inbox. Use the sidebar to quickly see new messages, access drafts or view your full conversation history with your contacts.

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Get thingsdone

Have an important email you want to keep top of mind? Pin it. Want to handle it later or remember to follow-up? Snooze it. Everything else you can mark done with one click.

Worktogether

Create channels to keep your team on-topic and make past conversations searchable. Instant delivery, typing indicators, and emoji reactions make conversations with other Shortwave users come to life. Use @-mentions to push notify the right people when you need them to join in.

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I've reached inbox zero for the first time in my life, and Shortwave helped me do it in five minutes. I've never felt so on top of my inbox.

Matt Martin, CEO and Cofounder at Clockwise

Ben G.

@bgalbs

.@shortwave has taken my email flow to the next level. A delightful “single-player” experience that absolutely shines when I interact with other Shortwavers.

Vibhu N.

@vibhu

.@shortwave is the best email client I've ever used: email that feels like chat, built around your relationships. It's full of clever ideas like consistent formatting for emails, presence, and bundles. 10x improvement over Gmail.

Abe H.

@abeisgoat

Decided to bite the bullet and switch to @Shortwave as my main email client a few months ago and honestly it's really buttery. Simple UI, fast, fun. I like my inbox waaay more now. hmu if you want an invite.

Steve R.

@senorr_ross

I've been using this product for a few months and I can say with absolute certainty that you will not look back after making the switch.

Malea G.

@maleagadoury

Been beta testing a couple new apps recently. @shortwave is definitely one I want to keep. Didn't think I'd be able to change my email workflow, but Shortwave is super intuitive and the one-click archive feature is sooo satisfying, there's no way I'm going back now.

Michael B.

@mbleigh

Been using @Shortwave for a few months now. Having a single inbox for email and chat that somehow feels native to both is no small feat. I think there's a ton of potential here

Avlok K.

@avlok

Shortwave may be the next breakout product. Several clever features. My favorite are the bundles that helps me get through email faster.

Julian N.

@nachtigal

I’ve been using @shortwave for a couple months and love it. Bundles are great. Pinning, snoozing, and marking things done really helps me keep a clean inbox and on top of everything. Highly recommend giving it a go.

Mckay W.

@mckaywrigley

Shortwave completely changed my mind about email. It's fast. It's efficient. And it's... fun? Yes - somehow they made email fun. If you want to totally rethink what email can be and completely upgrade your email experience overnight, then start using Shortwave.

Ready to get started?

Shortwave connects to your existing Gmail account. Sign in today to get your inbox organized in minutes. You'll have the option to invite your teammates later.

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