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Amplitude vs Superhuman

Amplitude logo

Amplitude

Software

The digital analytics platform to understand your users

From
Free
Rated
-
Superhuman logo

Superhuman

Software

The fastest email experience ever made

From
$30/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Amplitude has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Amplitude metered on event volume, so instrumenting more of a product raises the bill even if the audience does not grow; Superhuman high pricing compared to free alternatives like Gmail
  • They diverge on capability: Amplitude covers Event tracking, Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amplitude and Superhuman actually diverge.

Attributes where Amplitude and Superhuman differ
AttributeAmplitudeSuperhuman
Starting priceFree$30/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS
Founded20122015

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amplitude

  • Event tracking
  • User segmentation
  • Funnel analysis
  • Retention analysis
  • Cohort analysis
  • A/B testing
  • Revenue analytics
  • Predictive analytics

Only in Superhuman

  • Blazing fast performance
  • Keyboard-first design
  • AI-powered triage
  • Split inbox
  • Read statuses
  • Remind me later
  • Social insights
  • Calendar integration

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • Encryption

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amplitude

  • User behavior analysisnot Superhuman
  • Feature adoption trackingnot Superhuman
  • Conversion rate optimizationnot Superhuman
  • Customer journey mappingnot Superhuman
  • Retention improvementnot Superhuman

Superhuman

  • Email managementnot Amplitude
  • Inbox zeronot Amplitude
  • Team collaborationnot Amplitude
  • Sales outreachnot Amplitude
  • Executive communicationnot Amplitude

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amplitude

  • Metered on event volume, so instrumenting more of a product raises the bill even if the audience does not grow
  • The free plan covers 2M events a month
  • The Plus plan scales to 70M events, above which pricing is custom
  • Growth and Enterprise pricing is not published

Superhuman

  • High pricing compared to free alternatives like Gmail
  • Lacks unified inbox for managing multiple email accounts in a single view
  • Limited calendar functionality compared to dedicated scheduling tools
  • No native task management features

Pricing, plan by plan

Amplitude

Free
  • StarterFree
    • 2 million events per month
  • Plus$49/month
    • $0.049 per MTU
    • Up to 300k MTUs
    • Advanced analytics
  • GrowthFree
    • Causal insights
    • Feature experimentation
    • Real-time streaming
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Cross-product analysis
    • Advanced permissions
    • Dedicated account manager

Superhuman

$30/month
  • Starter$30/month
    • Email productivity
    • Superhuman AI
    • Team collaboration
  • Business$40/month
    • Auto Drafts
    • Ask AI
    • CRM integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Amplitude if

  • You need event tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want user segmentation.

Choose Superhuman if

  • You need blazing fast performance.
  • You work on Web, iOS.
  • You also want keyboard-first design.

Questions people ask

Is Amplitude or Superhuman better?
Neither clearly leads. Amplitude starts at Free and Superhuman at $30/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amplitude or Superhuman?
Amplitude has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amplitude and $30/month for Superhuman.
Does Amplitude or Superhuman run on more platforms?
Amplitude runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Superhuman runs on Web, iOS.
Can I use Amplitude for free?
Yes. Amplitude has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Superhuman starts at $30/month.
What is Amplitude best used for?
Amplitude is most often used for user behavior analysis, feature adoption tracking, conversion rate optimization, customer journey mapping. Of those, user behavior analysis and feature adoption tracking are not what Superhuman is typically brought in for.
What can Amplitude do that Superhuman cannot?
Amplitude covers Event tracking, User segmentation, Funnel analysis, Retention analysis. Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance, Keyboard-first design, AI-powered triage, Split inbox. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, SOC2, Encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amplitude: Does Amplitude have a free plan?

Yes, Amplitude offers a free Starter plan with 2 million events per month and access to the entire platform including analytics, session replay, and experimentation features.

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Superhuman: How much does Superhuman cost?

Superhuman offers three plans: Starter at $30/user/month, Business at $40/user/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Annual billing provides approximately 16.7% savings, bringing the Starter plan to $25/month.

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Amplitude: What is Amplitude's pricing based on?

Amplitude's pricing is based on the number of monthly tracked users (MTUs), data volume, and advanced features selected. The Plus plan starts at $49 per month with a rate of $0.049 per MTU.

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Superhuman: What email platforms does Superhuman work with?

Superhuman is compatible with Gmail and Outlook, and integrates with Google Calendar and Akiflow for calendar and task planning workflows.

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Amplitude: What analytics features does every Amplitude plan include?

Every plan includes access to the full platform: analytics, session replay, feature experimentation, web experimentation, guides and surveys, activation, and AI tools like AI Feedback and AI Assistant.

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Superhuman: Does the Business plan include CRM integrations?

Yes, the Business plan at $40/month unlocks CRM integrations with HubSpot and Salesforce, along with advanced AI features like Auto Drafts and Ask AI.

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Superhuman: What happened to Superhuman after the Grammarly acquisition?

Superhuman was acquired by Grammarly on July 1, 2025. The company now operates under the Superhuman name while integrating with Grammarly's AI platform.

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