Two philosophies. One problem.
Both apps acknowledge that Gmail alone is not enough. Where they differ is what they think you actually need.
AI assistant within your inbox. Powerful search, AI compose, team features. Makes Gmail smarter.
- Enhanced inbox with AI overlays
- Chat with your email history
- Team channels and collaboration
- Available on every platform
Session-based triage layer. 12 ranked cards, swipe to act, finish and close. Makes Gmail finite.
- 12-card bounded inbox runs
- Swipe left to clear, right to reply
- AI ranking, summaries, and drafts
- Close your inbox when done
Side-by-side comparison
Every category, clearly laid out. No spin.
Core philosophy
Swizero
Make email finite
Shortwave
Make Gmail AI-powered
Interface
Swizero
Card-based swipe UI
Shortwave
Enhanced inbox UI
Session model
Swizero
12-card bounded runs
Shortwave
Unlimited inbox
AI features
Swizero
Summaries, drafts, ranking
Shortwave
Summaries, compose, search, chat
Privacy
Swizero
Zero-retention, local ranking
Shortwave
Cloud-based
Platform
Swizero
iOS (Gmail)
Shortwave
Web, iOS, Android
Pricing
Swizero
$9.99/mo
Shortwave
Free + $25/mo Pro
Best for
Swizero
Mobile-first finite sessions
Shortwave
Full Gmail replacement with AI
Which one is right for you?
Choose Swizero if...
- You want a finite mobile-first email session
- You want less inbox surface area, not more
- You want a hard session cap
- Privacy-first: zero-retention AI processing
Choose Shortwave if...
- You want a full AI workspace inside Gmail
- You need search, collaboration, and team features
- You want multi-platform (web, iOS, Android)
- You prefer a richer, always-available inbox
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