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Head to head · 2026

Amie vs Shortwave

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Amie

Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call

4.3$15/mo

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Shortwave

An AI-native email client built by former Google engineers

4.4$7/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Shortwave

    From $7/mo against from $15/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Shortwave

    4.3 against 4.4

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared onAmieShortwave
Our rating4.34.4Better
Starts at$15/mo$7/moBetter
Free planYesYes
CategoryProductivityProductivity
Plans
  • FreeFree
  • Pro$15/mo
From $7/mo
Key features
  • Meeting recording without a visible bot joining the call
  • Combined calendar, task management, and AI notes
  • Context-aware summaries from connected email and calendar
  • Free tier for basic use
  • AI-drafted follow-up emails and rescheduling
  • AI-native email client built from scratch
  • AI-powered search and thread summarization
  • Built by former Google engineers
  • Free tier for standard use
  • Operating since 2020
Pros
  • Bot-free recording avoids an awkward, visible presence on calls
  • Combines calendar, tasks, and meeting notes in one workspace
  • Context-aware summaries draw on real email and calendar history
  • Genuinely rebuilt email experience, not a plugin on a traditional client
  • Strong technical pedigree from experienced former Google engineers
  • Free tier available for standard use
Cons
  • Full feature set requires a paid plan
  • Consolidating several functions into one app may not suit users preferring specialized tools
  • Newer entrant into the crowded meeting-notes space specifically
  • More features require a paid plan
  • Switching email clients entirely is a bigger commitment than adding a plugin
  • Smaller ecosystem than established mainstream email clients
CompanyAmie, founded 2020Shortwave Communications, Inc., founded 2020

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Amie better than Shortwave?

In our reviews Amie scores 4.3 and Shortwave scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. Amie: Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call. Shortwave: An AI-native email client built by former Google engineers.

Which is cheaper, Amie or Shortwave?

Shortwave has the lower starting price: from $15/mo for Amie and from $7/mo for Shortwave.

Do Amie and Shortwave have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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