Productivity

Superhuman: The AI Email Client That Gets You to Inbox Zero

Master Superhuman - the fastest email experience with AI-powered features that help you reach inbox zero twice as fast.

Superhuman: The AI Email Client That Gets You to Inbox Zero

Superhuman Email Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash

Email remains one of the biggest productivity drains for professionals. Superhuman promises to change that with blazing-fast performance and AI features that help you process emails twice as fast as traditional clients.

What is Superhuman?

Superhuman is a premium email client designed for high-performance professionals. It combines:

  • Speed-first design - Sub-100ms interactions
  • Keyboard-driven workflow - Never touch your mouse
  • AI-powered features - Smart writing and organization
  • Beautiful interface - Clean, distraction-free design

Why Superhuman?

The Email Problem

The average professional:

  • Spends 28% of their workday on email
  • Checks email 74 times per day
  • Takes 64 seconds to resume work after an email interruption

Superhuman’s Solution

  • Inbox Zero mindset built into the design
  • Split Inbox to triage automatically
  • AI features to write faster and smarter
  • Keyboard shortcuts for everything

Key Features

1. Superhuman AI

Write with AI:

  • Draft entire emails from bullet points
  • Rewrite in different tones
  • Fix grammar and polish writing
  • Shorten or expand text

Auto-summarize:

  • Get instant summaries of long email threads
  • Catch up on conversations quickly
  • Never miss key points

Email Productivity Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash

2. Split Inbox

Automatically categorize incoming emails:

  • Important - From real people
  • Other - Newsletters, notifications, promotions
  • Custom splits - Create your own categories

3. Keyboard-First Design

Every action has a keyboard shortcut:

Action Shortcut
Archive E
Reply R
Reply All A
Forward F
Undo Z
Mark Done E
Snooze H
Remind Me H

4. Read Receipts & Insights

Know exactly when recipients:

  • Open your email
  • Click your links
  • Read on desktop or mobile

Use insights to time your follow-ups perfectly.

5. Snippets

Create reusable text templates:

/intro → Full introduction email
/meeting → Meeting request template
/followup → Follow-up message

6. Scheduled Send

Send emails at the optimal time:

  • Schedule for business hours
  • Match recipient’s timezone
  • A/B test send times

Getting Started

Step 1: Request Access

Superhuman has a waitlist. Request access at superhuman.com.

Step 2: Onboarding Call

New users get a 30-minute onboarding call to:

  • Learn keyboard shortcuts
  • Set up your inbox
  • Configure preferences

Step 3: Master the Shortcuts

Spend time learning shortcuts. The investment pays off exponentially.

Step 4: Configure Split Inbox

Set up automatic categorization to reduce noise.

AI Writing Features

Draft with AI

  1. Hit Cmd+J to open AI
  2. Type your intent: “Politely decline this meeting”
  3. AI drafts the email
  4. Edit and send

Rewrite

Select any text and use AI to:

  • Make it shorter
  • Make it longer
  • Change tone (formal, friendly, direct)
  • Fix grammar

Auto-Complete

Superhuman learns your writing style and offers:

  • Phrase completions
  • Common response patterns
  • Personalized suggestions

Pricing

Plan Price Notes
Individual $30/month Full features
Team $30/user/month Admin dashboard
Enterprise Custom SSO, compliance

Yes, it’s expensive. But consider the ROI:

  • Save 4+ hours per week
  • $30 ÷ 4 hours = $7.50/hour saved
  • Worth it for most professionals

Superhuman vs Competitors

Feature Superhuman Gmail Spark Mailspring
Speed ⚡ Best Good Good Good
AI Writing ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌
Read Receipts ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅
Keyboard-first ✅ Partial Partial Partial
Price $30/mo Free Free/$8 Free/$8

Power User Tips

1. Use the Command Palette

Press Cmd+K to access any feature without remembering specific shortcuts.

2. Master Snooze

Use H to snooze emails for:

  • Later today
  • Tomorrow
  • This weekend
  • Next week
  • Specific date

3. Create VIP Splits

Set up splits for:

  • Your boss
  • Key clients
  • Important projects

4. Batch Process

Set specific times to process email:

  • Morning (8 AM)
  • After lunch (1 PM)
  • End of day (5 PM)

Avoid constant checking throughout the day.

Who Should Use Superhuman?

Ideal for:

  • Executives receiving 100+ emails daily
  • Sales professionals tracking outreach
  • Founders managing multiple stakeholders
  • Anyone whose time is worth $50+/hour

Not ideal for:

  • Light email users
  • Budget-conscious users
  • Teams needing advanced collaboration

Limitations

  • High price point
  • Learning curve for shortcuts
  • Primarily Gmail/Outlook only
  • Mobile app less powerful than desktop
  • No calendar integration (yet)

Conclusion

Superhuman isn’t just an email client—it’s a productivity system. The combination of blazing speed, thoughtful design, and AI features creates an email experience that actually feels good.

The $30/month price tag isn’t for everyone, but for professionals drowning in email, the time savings quickly justify the cost. If email is a significant part of your work, Superhuman deserves a trial.

Are you a Superhuman user? Share your favorite shortcuts in the comments!