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Otto vs Superhuman
Compare Otto Mail and Superhuman: September 2026 pricing, free access, inbox workflows and what to check before switching.
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At a glance
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| Compare | Otto Mail | Superhuman |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD, as of Sept 2026) | Free; Plus $4.99/month or $39.99/year; Pro $14.99/month or $119.99/year | Starter $30/month or $300/year; Business $40/month or $396/year; Enterprise on request (as of Sept 2026) |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Gmail + Outlook | Both supported; one account on Free | Gmail and Microsoft 365 hosted accounts only |
| Approval model | Otto prepares AI sends, deletes and bulk changes for confirmation. Review the action card and check the result after approving. | Auto Drafts writes reply drafts into your drafts folder; you review, edit and send. |
| Free tier | Free includes one connected account, core mail, calendar and tasks. AI has an allowance; paid tiers add capacity and features. | No free tier |
| Calendar / tasks | Calendar plus Google Tasks or Microsoft To Do for the selected account | Built-in calendar; availability sharing on Starter. Tasks: — |
Price (USD, as of Sept 2026)
- Otto Mail
- Free; Plus $4.99/month or $39.99/year; Pro $14.99/month or $119.99/year
- Superhuman
- Starter $30/month or $300/year; Business $40/month or $396/year; Enterprise on request (as of Sept 2026)
Platforms
- Otto Mail
- Web, iOS
- Superhuman
- Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Gmail + Outlook
- Otto Mail
- Both supported; one account on Free
- Superhuman
- Gmail and Microsoft 365 hosted accounts only
Approval model
- Otto Mail
- Otto prepares AI sends, deletes and bulk changes for confirmation. Review the action card and check the result after approving.
- Superhuman
- Auto Drafts writes reply drafts into your drafts folder; you review, edit and send.
Free tier
- Otto Mail
- Free includes one connected account, core mail, calendar and tasks. AI has an allowance; paid tiers add capacity and features.
- Superhuman
- No free tier
Calendar / tasks
- Otto Mail
- Calendar plus Google Tasks or Microsoft To Do for the selected account
- Superhuman
- Built-in calendar; availability sharing on Starter. Tasks: —
Start with your inbox workflow
Superhuman emphasizes keyboard workflows and speed through email. If your current shortcuts and triage habits work for you, include those in your comparison: a different inbox can take time to learn.
Otto combines mail, calendar and tasks for Gmail and Outlook with an assistant that prepares actions for review. You can ask for help with a thread, then review the proposed send or calendar event before it happens. You can also read, send and organize mail by hand.
Compare the commitment
Superhuman has no free tier in this September 2026 snapshot. Otto offers a Free tier, so you can try a connected account and the core workflow before deciding whether you need more capacity. Free AI is limited; it is not an unlimited substitute for a paid subscription.
Try keyboard triage, a reply and a calendar action on the work you actually do. The free alternative guide explains what Otto includes.
Questions, answered
Does Superhuman have a free tier?
No. Starter is $30/month or $300/year; Business is $40/month or $396/year, as of Sept 2026. Enterprise pricing is on request.
What can I use in Otto for free?
Free includes one connected account, core mail, calendar and tasks. AI has an allowance; paid tiers add capacity and features.
How do I review an AI action in Otto?
Otto prepares AI sends, deletes and bulk changes for confirmation. Review the action card and check the result after approving.
Try your next step in Otto
Core mail, calendar and tasks are free. AI has an allowance.
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