Description
Superhuman is a premium, AI-powered email client built on top of Gmail and Outlook, designed to get through an inbox as fast as possible using keyboard shortcuts and proactive AI. Following Grammarly’s 2025 acquisition of the product and its 2026 rebrand, Superhuman is now also the name of the parent company, whose broader Superhuman Suite bundles Grammarly’s writing tools, Coda’s workspace, Superhuman Mail, and a proactive assistant called Superhuman Go.
Key Features
- Auto Drafts: Proactively writes email replies in the user’s own tone before they even open the message.
- Ask AI: Lets a user query their inbox in natural language instead of searching manually.
- Split Inbox & Auto Labels: Automatically categorizes incoming mail into customizable streams like VIP or newsletters.
- Command Palette: A keyboard-driven interface (Cmd+K) that removes the need for a mouse entirely.
- CRM Integrations: Connects directly to HubSpot and Salesforce for sales-focused email workflows.
- Concierge Onboarding: A 30-minute 1-on-1 training call to build keyboard-shortcut muscle memory from day one.
How It Works
A user connects their existing Gmail or Outlook account, and Superhuman layers a faster, keyboard-driven interface on top of it rather than replacing the underlying email provider. Incoming mail is automatically sorted into a split inbox, with AI writing draft replies in the user’s own tone before they’ve even opened the message. Nearly every action — archiving, snoozing, labeling, searching the inbox in plain language — happens through the command palette instead of clicking, and new users get a guided 1-on-1 onboarding call to build that muscle memory quickly.
Technical Architecture & Overview
- Core Engine: AI writing and triage models layered on top of a user’s existing Gmail or Outlook account.
- Deployment: Web app, plus desktop and mobile apps that sync with a connected email provider.
- API Surface: CRM integrations with HubSpot and Salesforce; part of the broader Superhuman Suite alongside Grammarly and Coda.
- Known Limits: Requires an existing Gmail or Outlook account to connect to; the heaviest AI features (Auto Drafts, Ask AI) are reserved for the Business tier and above.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| All AI features are bundled into a flat seat price, with no per-token or per-credit metering. | There’s no free tier — every plan requires a paid subscription from the start. |
| Auto Drafts works proactively, writing replies before a user opens the email, unlike reactive competitors. | At $30-40/user/month, it’s a genuine premium price for what is fundamentally an email client. |
| The command palette and keyboard-first design deliver a real, measurable speed advantage for heavy email users. | Auto Drafts, Ask AI, and CRM integrations are locked behind the pricier Business tier. |
| Guided concierge onboarding helps new users actually adopt the keyboard-shortcut workflow. | Now part of a larger, newly-rebranded Suite, which adds some complexity to understanding what’s included where. |
Pricing
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Starter | $25/user/month (billed annually) |
| Business | $33/user/month (billed annually) |
Platform Availability
Web | macOS | Windows | iOS | Android (requires Gmail or Outlook)
Best For
Founders and executives | Sales teams processing high email volume | Anyone wanting the fastest possible inbox
Similar Tools in This Directory
Also worth comparing: OpenClaw, free self-hosted AI personal assistant | Hermes Agent, self-improving open-source AI agent with persistent memory | Manus AI, autonomous agent with its own virtual computer
Visit Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Superhuman?
Superhuman is a premium, AI-powered email client built on top of Gmail and Outlook, designed around speed and keyboard shortcuts.
How much does Superhuman cost?
Starter is $25 per user per month billed annually, and Business is $33 per user per month billed annually, with custom Enterprise pricing above that.
What is Auto Drafts?
Auto Drafts is a Business-tier feature that proactively writes email replies in the user’s own tone before they open the message.
Is Superhuman still a standalone email app?
Yes, Superhuman Mail is still the core email product, now offered alongside Grammarly, Coda, and Superhuman Go as part of the broader Superhuman Suite following Grammarly’s 2025 acquisition.
Does Superhuman replace Gmail or Outlook?
No, Superhuman requires an existing Gmail or Outlook account and works as a faster interface layered on top of it.
