Data Methodology: Adoption data is based on public tech stack disclosures, job postings, case studies, and verified enterprise reports analyzed by UsedBy.ai. Showing 24 verified enterprise adoptions. More data being indexed continuously.
Decision Guide
Which One Should You Choose?
Based on real enterprise adoption patterns
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Industry Adoption Patterns
See which industries prefer each tool based on real adoption data

Shortwave by Industry
DevTools & Infrastructure20%
Telecommunications10%
Gaming & Esports10%
HR & Recruiting10%
Streaming & Content10%

Superhuman by Industry
HR & Recruiting14%
DevTools & Infrastructure14%
Fintech & Payments14%
Marketing Tech14%
PropTech & Management7%


2 Companies Use Both
These enterprises have integrated both tools into their stack
Shortwave vs Superhuman: Your Questions Answered
Superhuman leads in enterprise adoption with 14 companies, versus 10 for Shortwave. This indicates broader market acceptance for Superhuman.
Yes, 2 companies in our database use both Shortwave and Superhuman in their tech stack. This includes Hubspot, Compass. Using both tools together is a validated enterprise strategy.
Shortwave is particularly strong in DevTools & Infrastructure (20% of adopters), while Superhuman dominates in HR & Recruiting (14%). Choose based on your industry's prevailing stack.
For startups, consider: Shortwave offers freemium pricing, while Superhuman uses freemium pricing. Both are validated by enterprise use, ensuring scalability as you grow.

