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Start freeSuperkind vs Shortwave
| Criterion | SuperkindAI employee |  ShortwaveAI email client |
|---|---|---|
| Where it works |  Outlook,  Teams and  Slack | Its own Gmail client |
| Built for | The whole team | Gmail users |
| Who builds the flow | Superkind from one sentence, or you | Shortwave summarizes emails |
| When something changes | Asks and learns | Shows suggestions |
| Apps | 1,700+ | Gmail and Google Workspace |
| Price | From €0, Business from €50 for everyone | From $0, Pro from $25 a month |
| Data protection | Storage and AI models in the EU, no model training | US cloud, SOC 2 |
Shortwave details from shortwave.com, as of November 2026.
Work with many Superkinds at once
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Works across your company
One employee. Every tool
Sign in once, then Superkind uses your tools just like you. Your CRM, for example.
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Gets better over time
Learns your business
Superkind remembers how you work and needs less help next time.
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Gets started on its own
Starts before anyone asks
Superkind notices what needs doing and gets going. You get the finished result.
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Takes ownership
Does not just answer. Delivers
Explain a task to Superkind once. Superkind saves it as a routine and does it from then on.
“What used to take me maybe an hour of searching, Superkind can sometimes do in five minutes.”
Sean DavisAssistant to the Management Your data stays safe Storage and AI models in the EU
- Aligned with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Aligned with the EU AI Act, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689
- Storage and AI models in the EU
- No model training
What it costs
Superkind
- Free
- €0, up to €150 credit
- Business
- from €50 a month, whole company
- Enterprise
- on request
Shortwave
- Free
- $0, limited AI features
- Pro
- $25 a month
- Business
- $30 a month per user
As of November 2026, excl. VAT, Shortwave billed yearly.
Superkind or Shortwave?
Pick Superkind if
- you want an AI employee, not one more tool someone has to set up
- your team wants to hand off work right in Outlook, Teams or Slack
- fixed and changing tasks should run from one sentence
- you still want to build and adjust everything yourself
Pick Shortwave if
- you only need a better Gmail client with AI
- your team uses Gmail exclusively
- you want email summaries and search
Common questions
Is Superkind a Shortwave alternative?
Yes. Superkind handles emails and every other task from one sentence.
Can I build fixed flows with Superkind too?
Yes. Say when it should happen, like every Monday or for every new invoice. Superkind sets up the flow and runs it.
Do I need technical skills?
No. You connect your apps with one click and write to Superkind like a colleague.
Can I switch from Shortwave to Superkind?
Yes. Superkind works right in Outlook or Gmail. Describe in one sentence what should happen.
Which apps does Superkind work with?
More than 1,700, from Outlook, Teams and Slack to HubSpot and Salesforce. If a connection is missing, Superkind shows you a Connect button.
What does Superkind cost compared to Shortwave?
Superkind starts free with up to €150 credit, Business from €50 a month for the whole company. Shortwave starts free, Pro from $25 a month (as of November 2026, excl. VAT).
Where is my data?
In the EU: storage and AI models in the EU. Superkind is aligned with GDPR and the EU AI Act, and no model is trained on your data.
