Superhuman is great, but stupidly expensive
If you're a Superhuman user, chances are you've experienced the power of AI-driven email productivity first-hand. The intelligent inbox triage, the insights on your email contacts - it's an impressive suite of features that can truly transform your workflow.
But here's the thing - for many professionals, those advanced capabilities come with a hefty price tag that just doesn't make sense. At $30 per month, Superhuman firmly positions itself in the "premium" category, putting it out of reach for small business owners, sales reps, and others who rely heavily on email but don't necessarily need all the bells and whistles.
Enter Simplehuman - an affordable, yet powerful Gmail productivity tool that could be the perfect alternative for Superhuman users looking to optimize their inbox without breaking the bank.
Simplehuman is Gmail productivity on a budget
Unlike Superhuman which is a standalone email client, Simplehuman is a Chrome extension that seamlessly integrates with your existing Gmail account. That means you can keep using the email interface you're already comfortable with, along with any other productivity tools and browser extensions you rely on.
But don't let the simplicity fool you - Simplehuman packs a serious punch when it comes to boosting your email workflow. Here are just a few of the key features that make it a worthy Superhuman alternative:
- 100+ customizable keyboard shortcuts for common email actions
- A smart command bar that lets you execute tasks without leaving your inbox
- Natural language snooze that you are so addicted to on Superhuman
- "Nudges" that suggest keyboard shortcuts when you use the mouse
- New shortcuts for handy actions like inbox zero, RSVP, and opening attachments
- A fun cat-themed visual reward when you hit that glorious inbox zero milestone
All of this functionality comes at a fraction of the cost of Superhuman - starting at $4/month. For many users, that affordable price point will be a major draw compared to a premium Superhuman subscription.
Why Simplehuman Might Be the Better Fit
Of course, Superhuman's advanced AI capabilities are a big part of what makes it so appealing. The intelligent email triage, contact insights, and integrations with other productivity tools are undoubtedly impressive.
But here's the thing - those features may be overkill for a lot of users. Small business owners, sales professionals, and others who rely heavily on email but don't need to automate every aspect of their workflow may find that Simplehuman delivers the core productivity enhancements they're looking for, without the hefty price tag.
Plus, the seamless Gmail integration means you can keep using the other tools and workflows you've already established. No need to adapt to a whole new email client - just supercharge the one you're already comfortable with.
With the recent announcements by Superhuman and introduction of CRM features, they are clearly going after bigger enterprise customers leaving smaller businesses to fend for themselves.
Ready to Boost Your Gmail Productivity?
If you're a Superhuman user feeling the pinch of that $30/month price tag, I'd encourage you to give Simplehuman a try. You can find it in the Chrome Web Store here.
And of course, as the founder of Simplehuman, I'm always here if you have any questions or feedback. My goal is to make this the ultimate Gmail productivity hack for busy professionals like yourself. So please, let me know how I can help!
Write to us at hello@simplehuman.email or install Simplehuman on the Chrome Web Store.
