Shortwave Pricing 2026: Plans, Free Plan & Cheaper Alternatives

Cheapest paid plan

Business $30/user/month

No free plan listedPer user / month📞 Phone & Chat

✓ Checked October 10, 2026 on shortwave.com’s pricing page

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What Shortwave costs for your team

Seats Price per seat $

$150/month · $1,800/year

Based on the listed entry price. Higher plans, add-ons and taxes cost extra.

Shortwave price history

No price changes logged since we started tracking on October 3, 2026. Changes we find are added here and on Price Watch.

Cheaper or similar alternatives to Shortwave

FastmailBasic $3/user/month (36-month term)Paid email, calendar and contacts service for individuals and teams, with custom domain support. SlackFree / Pro $7.25/user/month (billed yearly)Move team communication out of email into organized channels, with huddles, clips, and 2,600+ app integrations… Spark MailFree / Plus $8.25/user/month (billed yearly)Email app for managing multiple accounts, for individuals and teams. Google VoiceFree / Starter $10/user/monthCloud phone numbers with calling, texting and voicemail transcription, with a basic free plan for individuals. Loom$12.50/user/monthRecord and share video messages for async communication — replace meetings, write faster feedback, and deliver… GrasshopperStarting at $14/monthVirtual business phone system for small businesses and solo founders; offers a 7-day free trial.

Phone, Video & Team Chat: entry prices compared

Tool	Cheapest paid plan	Checked
Shortwave	Business $30/user/month	Oct 10, 2026
Slack	Free / Pro $7.25/user/month (billed yearly)	Oct 3, 2026
Zoom	Free / Pro $14.16/user/month (billed yearly)	Oct 3, 2026
Aircall	Essentials $30/user/month (billed yearly)	Oct 4, 2026
Fastmail	Basic $3/user/month (36-month term)	Oct 4, 2026
Google Voice	Free / Starter $10/user/month	Oct 4, 2026
Grasshopper	Starting at $14/month	Oct 4, 2026
Nextiva	Core $15/user/month (billed yearly)	Oct 4, 2026
Quo	Starter $15/user/month (billed yearly)	Oct 4, 2026
Spark Mail	Free / Plus $8.25/user/month (billed yearly)	Oct 10, 2026
Loom	$12.50/user/month	—

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Questions about Shortwave pricing

How much does Shortwave cost?

Shortwave's cheapest paid plan is listed at Business $30/user/month on shortwave.com, checked on October 10, 2026. Prices can vary by region, billing period and promotions, so confirm on the official pricing page before buying.

Does Shortwave have a free plan?

No permanent free plan was listed when we checked shortwave.com on October 10, 2026. Some tools offer a free trial instead.

Is Shortwave priced per user?

Yes. The listed price is per user (seat) per month, so a team of 5 pays roughly five times the listed price. Use the calculator on this page to estimate your total.

Prices are the cheapest paid plan we list, in USD. We check prices on each vendor’s own pricing page and log changes on Price Watch. Some links are affiliate links (disclosure); that never changes a listed price.