Superhuman (email client) explained

Superhuman
Trade Name:Superhuman
Type:Private
Founder:Rahul Vohra
Location Country:US

Superhuman is an email app founded in 2014 by Rahul Vohra.[1] It is targeted at users who want to improve their productivity and features liberal use of keyboard shortcuts to speed up email reading and replying.[2] The app charges $30/month to users ($10 for students) and claims they can save up to three hours a week by using it.[3] [4] [5]

Superhuman has raised over $100 million from venture capitalists including Andreesen Horowitz.[6] [7] Initially, the app only integrated with Gmail, but in May 2022 launched integration with Microsoft Outlook.[8] In February 2024, Superhuman announced AI-powered drafts for instant replies.[9]

Notes and References

  1. News: Roose . Kevin . 2019-06-27 . Would You Pay $30 a Month to Check Your Email? . en-US . The New York Times . 2023-02-15 . 0362-4331.
  2. Web site: Stefan Ionescu . 2022-09-20 . Superhuman . 2023-02-15 . TechRadar . en . September 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240910014430/https://www.techradar.com/reviews/superhuman . live .
  3. Web site: Aten . Jason . Email Is Killing Your Productivity . . 25 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221123004611/https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/email-is-killing-your-productivity-how-superhumans-ceo-says-you-can-save-3-hours-a-week.html . Nov 23, 2022 . en . Nov 9, 2022 . live.
  4. Web site: Email app Superhuman adds a cheaper plan for students and teachers . 2023-02-15 . Engadget . September 24, 2020 . en-US . September 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240910014431/https://www.engadget.com/superhuman-email-client-education-pan-teachers-students-154001693.html . live .
  5. Web site: Gartenberg . Chaim . 2020-06-23 . Superhuman's email app is overhyped and overpriced . 2023-02-15 . The Verge . en-US . February 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230221114008/https://www.theverge.com/21299681/superhuman-email-app-review-price-gmail-iphone-mac . live .
  6. Web site: Matney . Lucas . 2020-09-23 . Email startup Superhuman debuts a cheaper $10/month tier for students and academics . 2023-02-15 . TechCrunch . en-US . February 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230221114018/https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/23/email-startup-superhuman-debuts-a-cheaper-10-mo-tier-for-students-and-academics/ . live .
  7. Web site: Konrad . Alex . Superhuman Raises $75 Million For Its Waitlist-Only Email Productivity App . 2023-02-15 . Forbes . en . February 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230221114008/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2021/08/04/superhuman-raises-75-million-for-its-waitlist-only-email-productivity-app/ . live .
  8. Web site: Russell . Melia . Superhuman has finally arrived on Microsoft Outlook, unlocking massive growth potential for the company now that over 300 million more users have access . 2023-02-15 . Business Insider . en-US . February 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230221114008/https://www.businessinsider.com/email-app-superhuman-has-finally-arrived-on-microsoft-outlook-2022-5 . live .
  9. Web site: Mehta . Ivan . 2024-02-27 . Superhuman launches AI-powered instant replies . 2024-02-29 . TechCrunch . en-US . February 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240229064416/https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/27/superhuman-launches-an-ai-powered-instant-replies-feature/ . live .