General-purpose agent that turns a single prompt into a finished deliverable.
BrowserTool useCodeMemory
Get AGENTS20code
AGENTS20
Demo · hover to playGenspark vs Shortwavewhich AI research agent should you pick in 2026?
Multi-agent super-agent with built-in AI phone module — research, slides, sheets, real-world calls.
BrowserTool useVoiceMemory
AI email client — natural-language search, summary, scheduled send, and AI-drafted replies grounded in your inbox.
RAGMemoryTool use
Genspark vs Shortwave — specs
| Spec | Genspark | Shortwave |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Rank | 67 / 100 (B) | 73 / 100 (A) |
| Autonomy | Autonomous | Assistant |
| Pricing | Freemium · from $25 | Freemium · from $9 |
| Open source | No | No |
| Capabilities | Browser, Tool use, Voice, Memory, RAG, Multi-agent | RAG, Memory, Tool use |
| Integrations | 3 apps | 3 apps |
| Verified | — | Verified |
| Released | Jul 2025 | Feb 2025 |
Agent Rank breakdown
Genspark
Agent Rank
67/ 100
- Autonomy
- 9
- Capabilities
- 10
- Integrations
- 2
- Pricing
- 7
- Polish
- 6
- Verifiability
- 6
Auto-computed from autonomy, capabilities, integrations, pricing, maturity and editorial verification. Updated every deploy. How is this computed?
Shortwave
Agent Rank
73/ 100
- Autonomy
- 7
- Capabilities
- 6
- Integrations
- 6
- Pricing
- 8
- Polish
- 7
- Verifiability
- 10
Auto-computed from autonomy, capabilities, integrations, pricing, maturity and editorial verification. Updated every deploy. How is this computed?
Pros & cons
Genspark
Pros
- +$385M Series B Apr 2026 — among the highest-funded multi-agent platforms
- +Unique built-in AI phone module — agent can make real-world calls
- +Generates slides + sheets + research reports in a single prompt
Cons
- −Hot-button branding — China-founded but US-based; geopolitical scrutiny possible
- −AI phone occasionally fails on heavily-accented English
- −Higher consumer pricing than Perplexity / You.com
Shortwave
Pros
- +Best AI-native email client in 2026 — search, summarize, draft all natural-language
- +Built specifically for Gmail; faster + smarter than Gmail itself
- +Cheap relative to Superhuman with better AI features
Cons
- −Gmail-only — no Outlook support
- −AI assistant is helpful but not yet revolutionary
- −Smaller user base means fewer integrations than Gmail/Outlook ecosystems
Pricing
Genspark
Free
Free
Individuals
- +Super Agent
- +Limited AI phone calls
- +Standard speed
Recommended
Plus
$25/mo
Power users
- +Unlimited Super Agent
- +AI phone module
- +Priority compute
Pro
$200/mo
Teams
- +Multiple agents in parallel
- +Shared workspaces
- +API access
Shortwave
Free
Free
Personal
- +Basic AI summary
- +90-day search
Recommended
Plus
$9/mo
Individuals
- +Unlimited search
- +AI assistant
- +Scheduled send
Business
$14/seat/mo
Teams
- +Shared inboxes
- +Send delegation
- +Admin controls
Which one should you pick?
Genspark
Pick Genspark if you want the highest autonomy and the verification loop is in place.
Try Genspark →Shortwave
Pick Shortwave if cost is the main constraint or if you want a vendor we've verified for accessibility and pricing accuracy.
Try Shortwave →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Frequently asked
Should I pick Genspark or Shortwave in 2026?+
Pick Genspark if you want the highest autonomy and the verification loop is in place. Pick Shortwave if cost is the main constraint or if you want a vendor we've verified for accessibility and pricing accuracy. Most working teams running both can use Genspark for primary work and Shortwave for the workflows where its specific strengths matter.
What's the price difference between Genspark and Shortwave?+
Genspark starts at Freemium · from $25; Shortwave starts at Freemium · from $9. Shortwave is the cheaper entry option. For team deployments the TCO can differ — use the AI Agent Rank TCO calculator for your specific volume.
Which is more autonomous, Genspark or Shortwave?+
Genspark is the more autonomous of the two (Autonomous vs Assistant). Higher autonomy ships throughput faster but requires verification loops in place — see our autonomous-vs-copilot framing for when each tier wins.
Readers comparing Genspark and Shortwave also picked
Adjacent agents in the same category with overlapping capabilities — worth a side-by-side glance before you commit.
- Demo · hover to play
Multi-agent orchestration platform from Japan — TRINITY model + finance underwriting agents.
Tool useMemoryRAGMulti-agent
Demo · hover to playMulti-step research agent inside ChatGPT — autonomous browsing produces 5-30min citation-heavy reports.
BrowserRAGMemory
Demo · hover to play
See more alternatives: alternatives to Genspark · alternatives to Shortwave
Want the real monthly cost at your volume? Run the TCO calculator →
← Build your own comparison