# Shortwave vs Spark for Teams Comparison | | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 68 | 22 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (60.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (90.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free 1 User Per Month | Free 1 user | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Shortwave Pros: - AI Integration (2 reviews) - Automation (1 reviews) Cons: - Editing Limitations (1 reviews) - Gmail Dependency (1 reviews) ### Spark for Teams Pros: - Email Management (11 reviews) - Collaboration (9 reviews) Cons: - Bug Issues (3 reviews) - Missing Features (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (48 reviews) | 9.7 (16 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (50 reviews) | 9.4 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 9.4 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.8 (8 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (47 reviews) | 9.7 (13 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (48 reviews) | 10.0 (16 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### 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 ### Spark for Teams #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: Free 1 user Key Features: - Limited Collaboration [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/spark-for-teams/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Email Template Builder | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Shortwave** | N/A | N/A | | **Spark for Teams** | N/A | N/A | #### Templates | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Text and Themes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stock Images** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proofing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Responsive** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Edit | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Pre-Made** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Build** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HTML** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Logistics | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Issues** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shareable Link** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Email Template Builder | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Shared Inbox | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Shortwave** | N/A | N/A | | **Spark for Teams** | 7.9/10 | 14 | #### Productivity Tools | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Notes** | Not enough data | 9.7 (12 reviews) | | **Internal Discussion** | Not enough data | 9.7 (12 reviews) | | **Assignments and Tasks** | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | | **Workflows** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | | **Templates** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | | **Tagging System** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | #### Analytics | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Trends** | Not enough data | 5.6 (12 reviews) | | **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | 5.4 (12 reviews) | | **Email Tracking** | Not enough data | 6.3 (12 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Shared Inbox | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Client | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Shortwave** | N/A | N/A | | **Spark for Teams** | N/A | N/A | #### Inbox Tools | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Unified Inbox** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Filters** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Coordination Tools | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contacts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Options | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Email Client - Agentic AI | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Signature | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Shortwave** | N/A | N/A | | **Spark for Teams** | N/A | N/A | #### Email Signature Design | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Designed Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advanced Template Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Image Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Email Signature Management | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Departments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Auto Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Email Signature Marketing | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **A/B Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Banner Advertising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Account-Based Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Marketing Automation Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Software Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Editor Rights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Calendar | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Shortwave** | N/A | N/A | | **Spark for Teams** | N/A | N/A | #### Calendar View | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Calendar View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Viewing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Shared Calendar | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Calendar Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multiple Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Accessibility | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Screen Reader Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Keyboard Shortcuts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Sync Multiple Calendars** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import Events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Software Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Notifications | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Customized Calendar Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Location-Based Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Calendar | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Shortwave** | 8.2/10 | 7 | | **Spark for Teams** | N/A | N/A | #### Sorting & Filtering | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Attachment Search** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Tags** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Sorting** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Predefined Rules** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Outlook Integration** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Gmail Integration** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Apple Calendar Integration** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Time Management | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Unified Inbox** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Email Automation** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Snooze** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **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 | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Shortwave** | N/A | N/A | | **Spark for Teams** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Meeting Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Shortwave** | N/A | N/A | | **Spark for Teams** | N/A | N/A | #### Pre-Meeting Tools | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Agenda** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Meeting Tools | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Minutes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Workspace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Post-Meeting Tools | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Task Delegation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Participant Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Meeting Management | Feature | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Email Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-management) **Unique to Spark for Teams (7):** [Shared Inbox Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/shared-inbox), [Calendar Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/calendar-software), [Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email), [Email Client Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-client), [Meeting Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/meeting-management), [Email Signature Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-signature), [Email Template Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-template-builder) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Shortwave | Spark for Teams | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 60.3% | 90.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 33.8% | 9.5% | | **Enterprise** | 5.9% | 0% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### Spark for Teams - **Marketing and Advertising:** 27.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 11.1% - **Manufacturing:** 5.6% - **Wholesale:** 5.6% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 5.6% - **Printing:** 5.6% - **Medical Devices:** 5.6% - **Media Production:** 5.6% - **Events Services:** 5.6% - **Other:** 11.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Shortwave - [Superhuman Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/superhuman-mail/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1269 reviews) - [Thunderbird](https://www.g2.com/products/thunderbird/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (340 reviews) - 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