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AkiflowMost similar to Superhuman in what it does, its category and its price.
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ShortwaveHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5. Superhuman has none.
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NuclinoFrom $6/mo, against from $33/mo for Superhuman.
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SaidarRated 3.5 out of 5 in our review, against 4.5 for Superhuman.
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At a glance
Green means better than Superhuman, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SuperhumanBaseline | 4.5 | $33/mo | No | A premium, speed-obsessed email client, priced accordingly | |
| Akiflow | 4.4−0.1 | $19/mo$14 less | No | Pulls tasks from every other tool into one daily planning view | vs Superhuman |
| Shortwave | 4.4−0.1 | $7/mo$26 less | YesSuperhuman has none | An AI-native email client built by former Google engineers | vs Superhuman |
| Nuclino | 4.4−0.1 | $6/mo$27 less | YesSuperhuman has none | A deliberately simple team wiki, built to stay out of the way | vs Superhuman |
 UniJump | 3.4−1.1 | Free | YesSuperhuman has none | Cmd+J anywhere on the web to summarize the page, rewrite a sentence, or translate on the spot - free, open source, no signup, stores no personal data. | vs Superhuman |
 PaletteBrain | 3.4−1.1 | $29/mo$4 less | No | Select text in any Mac app, hit Space, run a custom AI command, paste the result back - no window switching, bring your own OpenAI key, pay once for lifetime access. | vs Superhuman |
| Saidar | 3.5−1.0 | Free | YesSuperhuman has none | An email and calendar assistant you talk to in iMessage, with no app to open. | vs Superhuman |
 superReply | 3.4−1.1 | Free | YesSuperhuman has none | AI drafts the reply to any email, DM or message across Gmail, Outlook, WhatsApp, Slack, LinkedIn, Upwork and Fiverr - matches your tone, offers several options, 90 free replies a month. | vs Superhuman |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Superhuman.
Akiflow
4.4$19/mo
vs Superhuman$14 less−0.1
Pulls tasks from every other tool into one daily planning view.
- Aggregates tasks from email, Slack, calendar, and project tools
- One unified daily planning view
- No self-serve free tier
Genuinely solves task fragmentation across multiple existing tools
No free tier to test before committing
Shortwave
4.4$7/mo
vs Superhuman$26 less−0.1Free plan
An AI-native email client built by former Google engineers.
- AI-native email client built from scratch
- AI-powered search and thread summarization
- Built by former Google engineers
Genuinely rebuilt email experience, not a plugin on a traditional client
More features require a paid plan
Nuclino
4.4$6/mo
vs Superhuman$27 less−0.1Free plan
A deliberately simple team wiki, built to stay out of the way.
- Deliberately minimal, fast team wiki and documentation
- Simple document creation without extensive configuration
- Free tier for small teams
Genuine simplicity reduces setup and maintenance overhead
Less customization and database complexity than broader workspace platforms
UniJump
3.4Free
vs Superhuman−1.1Free plan
Cmd+J anywhere on the web to summarize the page, rewrite a sentence, or translate on the spot - free, open source, no signup, stores no personal data.
- In-page AI chat access via keyboard shortcut or widget
- Text summarization and paraphrasing
- Sentence completion suggestions
Open-source code lets anyone verify its no-data-collection claim directly
Chrome-only currently, no support for other browsers
PaletteBrain
3.4$29/mo
vs Superhuman$4 less−1.1
Select text in any Mac app, hit Space, run a custom AI command, paste the result back - no window switching, bring your own OpenAI key, pay once for lifetime access.
- Works with any macOS app or website via keyboard shortcut
- Custom AI commands - grammar, translation, summarization, code refactoring
- Bring-your-own OpenAI/Azure API key, pay-as-you-go
Genuine lifetime pricing instead of an ongoing subscription
Mac-only - no Windows or Linux version
Saidar
3.5Free
vs Superhuman−1.0Free plan
An email and calendar assistant you talk to in iMessage, with no app to open.
- Email and calendar management over iMessage
- Daily schedule summaries
- Surfaces messages needing a decision
Lives in a thread you already have open, removing a step rather than adding one
Needs standing access to your email and calendar, a very large grant
superReply
3.4Free
vs Superhuman−1.1Free plan
AI drafts the reply to any email, DM or message across Gmail, Outlook, WhatsApp, Slack, LinkedIn, Upwork and Fiverr - matches your tone, offers several options, 90 free replies a month.
- AI reply generation across Gmail, Outlook, WhatsApp, Slack, LinkedIn, Upwork, and Fiverr
- Tone-matched response suggestions
- Multiple reply options per message
Covers seven platforms from one extension, not just email
Free tier's 90 emails/month is limiting for high-volume users
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Superhuman free?
Superhuman does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $33/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Superhuman?
Shortwave is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Nuclino, Saidar, UniJump.
What is the cheapest alternative to Superhuman?
Among paid plans, Nuclino has the lowest starting price (from $6/mo). If you need it free, start with Shortwave.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.