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xNord vs Shortwave
Shortwave improves Gmail inside a client; xNord runs a background agent — Outlook live today, Gmail once verified. Differences over checklist ticks.
| Feature | xNord | Shortwave |
|---|---|---|
| AI triage | Background agent scans inbox on a schedule | AI features inside grouped inbox experience |
| Draft replies | Drafts generated for approval before send | AI-assisted composition in-product |
| Automation | Rules + scheduled runs | Workflows centred on batches and bundles |
| Price | From £9/mo | Team plans vary by tier |
| Works with Gmail | Coming soon (verification) | Yes |
| Works with Outlook | Yes — live today | Check Shortwave product pages |
| Philosophy | Hands-off triage with human approval on sends | Fast UI for teams living in email all day |
| Target user | Founders reducing time-to-zero in inbox | Teams who want a fast Gmail-native client |