Scrubbr vs Shortwave

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The main difference is scope: our site describes Shortwave as an email app that makes email faster, while Scrubbr.ai sits across email, chat, calendar and meeting notes.

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How do Scrubbr.ai and Shortwave compare?

Scrubbr.ai and Shortwave are both tools for working through your email. As of 5 October 2026. Rows come from the questions on our home page.

Scrubbr.ai compared with Shortwave, as of 5 October 2026
Topic Shortwave
What it is One place for email, chat, calendar and meeting notes An email app that makes email faster
Channels Email, chat, calendar and meeting notes Email

Based on public information as of 5 October 2026. Product names are trademarks of their owners. Tell us if anything here is out of date.

What is different about Scrubbr.ai?

  • All your apps in one place

    Email, chat, calendar and meeting notes in one calm view, instead of five tabs and a separate notetaker.

  • Replies from your intent

    Tell Scrubbr.ai what to say by voice or in one line. It writes the reply using context from email, chat, calendar and notes. Nothing is sent without your approval.

  • One plan, no add-ons

    Chat and meeting notes are part of the plan, not add-ons. One plan, everything included.

Which one fits you?

When to choose Scrubbr.ai

  • You want email, chat, calendar and meeting notes in one place.
  • You want a priority inbox that ranks what needs you first, across every channel.
  • You want to write replies from a single sentence, by voice or in one line.
  • You want meeting notes and pre-meeting briefs included in the plan.
  • You want one plan with no add-ons, on Mac, web and iOS.

When Shortwave may fit better

  • You want a dedicated email app that focuses on making email faster.
  • You do not need chat, calendar and meeting notes in the same place.

Based on public information as of 5 October 2026.

How does pricing compare?

Scrubbr.ai has one plan: $25 per seat per month, or $20 per seat per month billed annually. Everything is included, with no add-ons. Start with 7 days free. No card needed. Cancel anytime.

This site does not list a Shortwave price, so we do not compare one. Check Shortwave's own site for its current price.

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Works with the apps you already use

  • Gmail
  • Outlook
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Chat
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook Calendar
  • Zoom
  • Granola

Questions about the comparison

What is the difference between Scrubbr.ai and Shortwave?

Based on public information as of 5 October 2026, our site describes Shortwave as an email app that makes email faster. Scrubbr.ai sits across email, chat, calendar and meeting notes, decides what needs you today and handles the rest.

Does Scrubbr.ai replace my email app?

No. Scrubbr.ai is the calm front door. Your email still lives in Gmail, and your messages in Slack. When you want to dig into a thread in its native app, one click takes you there.

What does Scrubbr.ai connect to?

Scrubbr.ai puts email, Slack, Teams and Google Chat in one place, and you can start with Gmail or Outlook. It also covers calendar and meeting notes.

How much does Scrubbr.ai cost?

Scrubbr.ai costs $25 per seat per month, or $20 per seat per month billed annually, with everything included. This site does not list a Shortwave price. Check Shortwave's own site for its current price.

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