Shortwave Pricing Calculator 2026
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The Shortwave calculator estimates the cost of your selected plan. Change the team size where pricing is per person, choose an available billing period, and add reported extras that apply to your contract.
Enter your requirements below to see the recurring cost and first-year total. Unverified extras are excluded.
- Plans: 5 tiers; Free–$120/user/month
Reported extras may depend on your usage and contract. Confirm the final quote with Shortwave.
Shortwave pricing ranges from $0 to $120 per user/month as of September 2026. Shortwave offers 5 pricing tiers. Confirm any implementation, training and support charges with the vendor; unverified extras are excluded. Pricing verified from 5 sources by CostBench.
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Shortwave Pricing by Team Size
Here's what Shortwave costs for different team sizes, based on the Business plan:
| Team Size | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $150/mo | $1,800/yr |
| 10 users | $300/mo | $3,600/yr |
| 25 users | $750/mo | $9,000/yr |
| 50 users | $1,500/mo | $18,000/yr |
| 100 users | $3,000/mo | $36,000/yr |
| 250 users | $7,500/mo | $90,000/yr |
| 500 users | $15,000/mo | $180,000/yr |
Prices based on Shortwave Business plan at $30/user/month. Verified July 2026.
Real-World Shortwave Cost Examples
Individual Gmail User
$0$0/month - Free plan with basic AI summaries, Smart Bundles, and 90-day search (mandatory 'Sent with Shortwave' signature)
Personal email user wanting to try AI-powered inbox management
Business Professional
$24$24/month - Business plan billed annually (1 seat with 5-year AI search, personalized writing, and standard AI intelligence)
Knowledge worker needing AI email assistance for daily email management
Executive or Sales Leader
$36$36/month - Premier plan billed annually (1 seat with advanced AI, unlimited search history, activity feeds, and priority support)
High-volume email user requiring advanced AI and unlimited search
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How accurate is this Shortwave pricing calculator?
This calculator uses official Shortwave pricing data verified as of 2026-07-11. Unverified extras are not added to the estimate. Actual costs may vary based on negotiated discounts, specific feature requirements, and implementation complexity.
02 What hidden costs should I include in my Shortwave budget?
Hidden costs vary by vendor and contract. We don't have Shortwave-specific cost breakdowns yet — see our Shortwave Hidden Costs page for the latest data we've sourced.
03 Should I choose monthly or annual billing for Shortwave?
Compare the published annual total with twelve monthly payments when both are available. An annual commitment may reduce flexibility; confirm cancellation terms and whether the quoted plan fits your needs.
04 How do I know which Shortwave tier I need?
Start with your must-have features. Shortwave offers 5 tiers ranging from $0 to $120/user/month. Entry tiers work for basic needs, while enterprise tiers add advanced security, customization, and support.
05 Can I negotiate Shortwave pricing below calculator estimates?
Negotiated pricing depends on the vendor, plan and contract. We do not assume a discount in this estimate. See our negotiation guide for tactics.