# Mailbutler vs Shortwave Comparison | | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 64 | 68 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (88.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (60.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $3.95 1 Seat Per Month | Free 1 User Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Mailbutler Pros: - Affordable (1 reviews) - AI Integration (1 reviews) ### Shortwave Pros: - AI Integration (2 reviews) - Automation (1 reviews) Cons: - Editing Limitations (1 reviews) - Gmail Dependency (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 9.0 (48 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 9.4 (50 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (28 reviews) | 9.0 (47 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (38 reviews) | 9.5 (48 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Mailbutler #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Tracking Price: $3.95 1 Seat Per Month Description: For people who want to track their emails. Key Features: - Open tracking - Link tracking [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/mailbutler/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Shortwave #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: Free 1 User Per Month Description: For casual email users who just want the basics with an AI productivity boost Key Features: - AI executive assistant - 90 days searchable email history - Flexible inbox organization [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/shortwave-communications-inc-shortwave/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Email Template Builder | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Mailbutler** | N/A | N/A | | **Shortwave** | N/A | N/A | #### Templates | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Text and Themes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stock Images** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Proofing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Mobile Responsive** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Edit | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Pre-Made** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Build** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HTML** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Logistics | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Analytics** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Issues** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shareable Link** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Email Template Builder | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Signature | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Mailbutler** | 8.4/10 | 5 | | **Shortwave** | N/A | N/A | #### Email Signature Design | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Designed Templates** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Advanced Template Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Image Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Email Signature Management | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Departments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Auto Updates** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Email Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Email Signature Marketing | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **A/B Testing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Banner Advertising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Account-Based Marketing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Analytics Tracking** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Marketing Automation Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Software Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Editor Rights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Mailbutler** | 8.4/10 | 6 | | **Shortwave** | 8.2/10 | 7 | #### Sorting & Filtering | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Attachment Search** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | | **Tags** | Feature Not Available | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **AI Sorting** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Predefined Rules** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (7 reviews) | #### Integrations | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Outlook Integration** | Not enough data | 6.9 (7 reviews) | | **Gmail Integration** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | | **Apple Calendar Integration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | #### Time Management | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Unified Inbox** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | | **Email Automation** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 7.2 (6 reviews) | | **Snooze** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Email Management | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Tracking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Mailbutler** | 9.2/10 | 9 | | **Shortwave** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Email Tracking | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Open Rates** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Link Activity** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Attachment Activity** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Customizations | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Email Platform Integration** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Email Scheduling** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Email Categorization** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Templates** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Email Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-management) **Unique to Mailbutler (3):** [Email Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-tracking), [Email Template Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-template-builder), [Email Signature Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-signature) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Mailbutler | Shortwave | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 88.1% | 60.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 10.2% | 33.8% | | **Enterprise** | 1.7% | 5.9% | ### By Industry #### Mailbutler - **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.6% - **Management Consulting:** 6.8% - **Financial Services:** 5.1% - **Real Estate:** 5.1% - **Media Production:** 5.1% - **Internet:** 3.4% - **Insurance:** 3.4% - **Medical Devices:** 3.4% - **Entertainment:** 3.4% - **Education Management:** 3.4% - **Other:** 47.5% #### Shortwave - **Computer Software:** 38.2% - **Education Management:** 7.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.9% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.4% - **Telecommunications:** 2.9% - **Information Services:** 2.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.9% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.5% - **Financial Services:** 1.5% - **Other:** 29.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Mailbutler - [SaneBox](https://www.g2.com/products/sanebox/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (225 reviews) - [Superhuman Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/superhuman-mail/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1267 reviews) - [Boomerang for Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/boomerang-for-outlook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (77 reviews) - 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It is a must in my job." ### Shortwave No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/mailbutler-vs-shortwave-communications-inc-shortwave)