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HEY vs Superhuman

HEY logo

HEY

Productivity

Flat annual subscription email service from 37signals, with its own hey.com domain and a distinctive Screener

From
$99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Superhuman logo

Superhuman

Technology

The fastest email experience ever made

From
$30/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HEY there is no free tier and no monthly billing option, so trying it beyond the trial means committing to a full year upfront.; Superhuman high pricing compared to free alternatives like Gmail
  • They diverge on capability: HEY covers The Screener, Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HEY and Superhuman actually diverge.

Attributes where HEY and Superhuman differ
AttributeHEYSuperhuman
Starting price$99/year$30/month
Pricing modelPer user per monthUnknown
PlatformsMac, Windows, Web, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS
CategoryProductivityTechnology
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 HEY

  • The Screener
  • Imbox, Feed and Paper Trail
  • Reply Later stack
  • Focus and Reply mode
  • Screen sharing style clips
  • No tracking pixels

Only in Superhuman

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

What people use each for

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

HEY

  • Someone who wants to replace Gmail or iCloud Mail entirely with an email service built around approving senders before they reach the inboxnot Superhuman
  • A user overwhelmed by newsletters and receipts who wants them automatically separated from person to person conversationnot Superhuman
  • A family that wants shared but individually addressed email under one annual plannot Superhuman
  • A small company wanting HEY for Work on its own domain with the Screener model for the whole teamnot Superhuman

Superhuman

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

Where each one falls short

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

HEY

  • There is no free tier and no monthly billing option, so trying it beyond the trial means committing to a full year upfront.
  • Adopting HEY means changing your actual email address, not just installing a new client, which is a bigger migration than switching apps on an existing address.
  • The Screener and categorisation model is a real departure from a standard inbox, and some users take time to adjust or find it gets in the way for high volume mail.
  • Short vanity addresses carry steep additional annual fees, up to 999 US dollars a year for a two character address.
  • It does not connect to or manage existing Gmail, Outlook or iCloud accounts, so it cannot be used as a general client the way Mimestream or Apple Mail can.

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

HEY

$99/year
  • HEY for You$99/year
    • One hey.com email address
    • Screener, Imbox, Feed and Paper Trail
    • Billed annually only, no monthly option
  • HEY for Families$179/year
    • Covers up to five family members
    • Same features as HEY for You per member
  • HEY for Work$12/month
    • Per user, for organisations on a company domain
    • Admin controls for a team

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 HEY if

  • You need the screener.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want imbox, feed and paper trail.
HEY review

Choose Superhuman if

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

Questions people ask

Is HEY or Superhuman better?
Neither clearly leads. HEY starts at $99/year and Superhuman at $30/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HEY or Superhuman?
HEY starts at $99/year and Superhuman at $30/month.
Does HEY or Superhuman run on more platforms?
HEY runs on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android. Superhuman runs on Web, iOS.
What is HEY best used for?
HEY is most often used for someone who wants to replace gmail or icloud mail entirely with an email service built around approving senders before they reach the inbox, a user overwhelmed by newsletters and receipts who wants them automatically separated from person to person conversation, a family that wants shared but individually addressed email under one annual plan, a small company wanting hey for work on its own domain with the screener model for the whole team. Of those, someone who wants to replace gmail or icloud mail entirely with an email service built around approving senders before they reach the inbox and a user overwhelmed by newsletters and receipts who wants them automatically separated from person to person conversation are not what Superhuman is typically brought in for.
What can HEY do that Superhuman cannot?
HEY covers The Screener, Imbox, Feed and Paper Trail, Reply Later stack, Focus and Reply mode. Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance, Keyboard-first design, AI-powered triage, Split inbox.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HEY: Can I use HEY with my existing Gmail address?

No. HEY provides its own hey.com email address; it is not a client layered over an existing Gmail or other account.

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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HEY: Is there a free plan?

No. HEY offers a trial but bills annually only, with no free tier and no month to month option for individuals.

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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HEY: What is the Screener?

A feature that holds mail from any new sender until the user explicitly approves them, before it appears in the inbox at all.

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.

Source
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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