Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Business | 30 USD / month | per seat; standard intelligence, 50 threads per AI search, 3 AI filters, 5 years AI search history |
| Premier | 45 USD / month | per seat; advanced intelligence, 2x AI usage, 100 threads per AI search, 10 AI filters, unlimited search history |
| Max | 120 USD / month | per seat; expert intelligence, 6x AI usage, 150 threads per AI search, 50 AI filters |
Prices copied from Shortwave pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is there a free plan?
There is a free trial. 14-day free trial of the paid plans; the page mentions no credit card is required to get started.
Compared with alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Grammarly | 12 USD/mo | yes | Writing & editing |
 LanguageTool | 49,90 PLN/mo | yes | Writing & editing |
 HyperWrite | 16 USD/mo | yes | Writing & editing |
 Mutiny | 50 USD/mo | trial | Writing & editing |
 Rytr | 7.50 USD/mo | yes | Writing & editing |
 Teal | 13 USD | yes | Writing & editing |
FAQ
How much is Shortwave per month?
The cheapest paid plan is 30 USD/mo.
Does Shortwave have a free plan?
There is a free trial. 14-day free trial of the paid plans; the page mentions no credit card is required to get started.