Shortwave vs Granola AI

Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best tool.

Shortwave

freemium

Productivity & Workflow

4.4 / 5.0

Shortwave is an AI-powered Gmail client that automatically groups and bundles related emails, generates one-line summaries for each thread and lets you ask questions about your email history using natural language. It brings structure and intelligence to cluttered inboxes without requiring you to change how you receive email.

Best for: Gmail users who want AI to manage and summarise their inbox

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Granola AI

freemium

Productivity & Workflow

4.5 / 5.0

Granola is an AI notepad for meetings. It runs locally on Mac, captures audio silently, and produces structured meeting notes with action items - without a bot joining your call.

Best for: Professionals who want meeting notes without a visible bot

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Feature Comparison

Feature	Shortwave	Granola AI
Pricing	freemium	freemium
Category	Productivity & Workflow	Productivity & Workflow
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.4	★★★★½ 4.5
Best For	Gmail users who want AI to manage and summarise their inbox	Professionals who want meeting notes without a visible bot
Views	7,266	4

Pros & Cons — Shortwave

Pros

No pros listed.

Cons

No cons listed.

Pros & Cons — Granola AI

Pros

No meeting bot
Works with any call platform
Privacy-friendly

Cons

Mac only
Limited free credits

Key Features — Shortwave

No features listed.

Key Features — Granola AI

Silent local recording
Auto meeting notes
Action items
Transcript
No bot in call

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