Superhuman
Speed is the whole point with Superhuman: it’s built for blasting through high-volume inboxes with a keyboard-first workflow that feels dramatically faster than Gmail’s standard web UI. For people who live in email all day, that focus on rapid triage can turn “inbox zero” from a slogan into a repeatable system.
Superhuman also puts AI directly in the flow of work, helping summarize long threads and draft or rewrite replies in a consistent voice. That makes it especially useful when you need to catch up quickly on sprawling conversations or respond crisply under time pressure.
Where Gmail often relies on labels and search, Superhuman leans into proactive follow-up mechanics like Split Inbox, reminders, and “remind me if no reply,” reducing the chances that important threads get dropped. It also adds team collaboration context inside email, which is valuable during handoffs or when multiple people need to coordinate around the same conversations.
The trade-off is that it’s a premium, opinionated email client, so it’s best when speed, polish, and workflow leverage matter more than sticking to Gmail’s familiar defaults.
Best for
Best for email power users and teams that need fast triage, AI drafting, and reliable follow-ups.
Standout features
- ✓Keyboard-first triage and shortcuts
- ✓AI thread summaries and drafting
- ✓Split Inbox for prioritization
- ✓Reminders and no-reply follow-ups
- ✓Team comments and shared context
