Shortwave asks you to live in a new inbox. replyt asks you to connect Gmail once and wake up to prepared drafts in a calm briefing.
Why Gmail users search for Shortwave alternatives
Shortwave's AI is strong, but migration friction stops many Gmail users from committing.
replyt keeps Gmail as your mail home and focuses on the highest-friction task: writing replies.
replyt vs Shortwave (Gmail)
| Feature | Shortwave (Gmail) | replyt |
|---|---|---|
| Inbox change | Move workflows to Shortwave | Keep Gmail; replyt prepares drafts |
| AI workflow | Search, summarize, chat in Shortwave | Overnight triage + reply drafts + briefing |
| Send control | Varies | Approve-first only |
| Outlook | Gmail-focused | Gmail and Outlook |
Who replyt is for
- Google Workspace users who will not switch clients
- Founders who want drafts before 7 AM
- Anyone who tried Shortwave but kept Gmail open anyway
Start without migration
Connect Gmail in under a minute. replyt syncs unread mail, drafts replies, and shows a morning briefing. Your threads stay in Gmail.