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Fellow vs Shortwave

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

Fellow

Structures meetings before they happen, not just notes after

4.4$7/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

    Tie

    Both start at from $7/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Tie

    4.4 against 4.4

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared onFellowShortwave
Our rating4.44.4
Starts at$7/mo$7/mo
Free planYesYes
CategoryProductivityProductivity
Plans
  • FreeFree
  • Pro$7/mo
From $7/mo
Key features
  • Collaborative meeting agendas built before meetings happen
  • Structured one-on-one meeting templates
  • AI note-taking and action item tracking
  • Free tier for individual and small team use
  • Operating since 2017
  • 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
  • Addresses meeting structure and quality before the meeting, not just after
  • Recurring agenda templates build useful history over time
  • Free tier available for individual and small team use
  • 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
  • More collaboration features require a paid plan
  • Less focused purely on transcription than dedicated recording tools
  • Value depends on teams actually using shared agendas consistently
  • 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
CompanyFellow.app, founded 2017Shortwave 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 Fellow better than Shortwave?

In our reviews Fellow scores 4.4 and Shortwave scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. Fellow: Structures meetings before they happen, not just notes after. Shortwave: An AI-native email client built by former Google engineers.

Which is cheaper, Fellow or Shortwave?

Both start at the same price (from $7/mo).

Do Fellow and Shortwave have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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