iGPT vs Shortwave (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

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
Not comparable
Not comparable: iGPT does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Shortwave
3.6 against 4.4
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared on	iGPT	Shortwave
Our rating	3.6	4.4Better
Starts at	Free	$7/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Productivity	Productivity
Plans	Free	From $7/mo
Key features	Real-time email and attachment indexing Automatic thread reconstruction from scattered messages Hybrid semantic, keyword and filter retrieval Cited responses linking back to source emails Cloud, hybrid or fully private deployment with RBAC	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	Cites responses back to the source email, not an unattributed summary Thread reconstruction solves a genuine, specific email annoyance Fully private deployment available for sensitive inboxes	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	Indexes an organisation's most sensitive material by definition Deployment model choice matters more here than in most categories No subscription pricing published beyond playground credits	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
Company	iGPT	Shortwave Communications, Inc., founded 2020

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260824. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is iGPT better than Shortwave?

In our reviews iGPT scores 3.6 and Shortwave scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. iGPT: Rebuilds a full email thread from scattered messages and cites its sources back to them. Shortwave: An AI-native email client built by former Google engineers.

Which is cheaper, iGPT or Shortwave?

iGPT: free. Shortwave: from $7/mo.

Do iGPT and Shortwave have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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