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Eraser vs Shortwave

EraserShortwave

Bottom line: Eraser for software engineers and architects; Shortwave for gmail and Google Workspace power users.

EraserEraser

AI-powered diagrams-as-code and docs for engineering teams.

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ShortwaveShortwave

AI email client for Gmail that helps you reach inbox zero faster with AI search, summaries, and drafting.

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PricingFreemiumFreemium
CategoryProductivityProductivity
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diagrammingdiagrams-as-codedocumentationengineeringwhiteboard
emailai-emailgmail
Best for
  • Software engineers and architects
  • Technical teams documenting systems
  • Developers who prefer diagrams-as-code
  • Gmail and Google Workspace power users
  • Professionals with high email volume
  • Sales, recruiting, and customer-facing teams
Pros
  • Diagrams-as-code keeps visuals version-friendly
  • DiagramGPT speeds up technical first drafts
  • Docs and diagrams live together
  • Developer-focused integrations like GitHub and VS Code
  • API access on paid plans
  • Powerful, genuinely useful AI search and summaries
  • Fast, keyboard-driven interface that feels like a modern successor to Google Inbox
  • Strong inbox organization with bundles, splits, and AI filters
  • Native desktop, iOS, and Android apps
  • Team collaboration features like shared threads and assignees
Cons
  • Free plan is limited in files and AI generations
  • Heavy AI use may need paid usage-based credits
  • Engineering focus narrows non-technical use
  • No native mobile app
  • Single-language interface focus
  • Gmail and Google Workspace only, with no Outlook, IMAP, or Exchange support
  • Paid tiers are expensive compared with most email clients
  • Daily AI usage quotas can be hit by heavy users on lower tiers
  • No permanent full-featured free plan beyond the trial and basic use
  • Learning curve for its many organization features

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