Superhuman Alternative: What MsgMaster Does
Updated October 2026 · 5 min read · Written by MsgMaster. This is our own comparison.
About Superhuman
Superhuman is an email client built around speed and keyboard shortcuts. It has added AI features over time. Read its current feature list and pricing on superhuman.com before you decide.
MsgMaster features
| Capability | MsgMaster |
|---|---|
| Where it runs | Inside Gmail (Chrome extension) and Outlook (add-in), plus a web Command Centre |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Common actions in Gmail (reply, archive, snooze, follow-up, AI writer) |
| AI inbox triage | Priority scoring with VIP senders and needs-reply detection |
| Daily briefing | Summary of urgent and needs-reply email |
| AI reply drafting | Every plan. Business plan drafts match your writing style, learned from your sent mail |
| Follow-up queue | Sent emails with no reply, plus emails you flag, with AI-drafted nudges |
| Smart tags and auto-sort | Rules you set; tags can appear as Gmail labels or Outlook folders |
| Voice-to-email | Dictate and AI writes the email |
| Meeting notes (coming soon) | Not available yet. When it launches, you will be able to record a meeting in your browser or upload a recording, and MsgMaster will transcribe it and write the summary, action items and follow-up email |
| Price | 7-day free trial (card required), then $14.99 USD/month or $79.99 USD/year, plus applicable taxes |
MsgMaster may suit you if:
- You want to stay inside Gmail or Outlook rather than learn a new client.
- Your problem is volume and missed follow-ups more than typing speed.
- You want triage, drafting, follow-ups and voice dictation in one tool.
- You want to try it free for 7 days first.
How to switch from Superhuman to MsgMaster
- Decide whether to keep or cancel your Superhuman subscription (check its terms).
- Go back to Gmail or Outlook as your main client.
- Join the MsgMaster waitlist and install it at launch (Chrome extension for Gmail, add-in for Outlook).
- Turn on Gmail keyboard shortcuts in Gmail settings and use MsgMaster shortcuts for common actions.
- On the Business plan, MsgMaster drafts replies that match your writing style, learned from your sent mail.
Our view
This is our opinion as the maker of MsgMaster: if your main problem is email volume and dropped follow-ups rather than typing speed, an AI layer inside the client you already use may be the better fit. Try both and decide for yourself.
Get AI triage without switching clients
MsgMaster keeps you in Gmail and Outlook. We are launching soon. MsgMaster starts with a 7-day free trial (card required). Pro is $14.99 USD/month or $79.99 USD/year, plus applicable taxes, and waitlist members get 50% off their first 2 months.
Join the waitlist →Frequently asked questions
Is MsgMaster a Superhuman alternative?
MsgMaster is one option to consider. Instead of a separate email client, it adds AI triage, reply drafting, follow-up tracking and smart tags inside the Gmail and Outlook you already use. It starts with a 7-day free trial (card required), then Pro is $14.99 USD/month or $79.99 USD/year, plus applicable taxes.
How do Superhuman and MsgMaster differ?
Superhuman is an email client known for speed and keyboard shortcuts. MsgMaster is an AI assistant that runs inside Gmail and Outlook. Check superhuman.com for Superhuman's current features and pricing.
Does MsgMaster work with Outlook?
Yes. MsgMaster has a Chrome extension for Gmail and an add-in for Outlook. Connecting more than one mailbox requires the Business plan.
Can I use both Superhuman and MsgMaster?
You can, but they overlap, so most people pick one. MsgMaster keeps Gmail and Outlook as they are.
Does MsgMaster have keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. In Gmail, MsgMaster has shortcuts for common actions such as reply, archive, snooze, follow-up and opening the AI writer.
Superhuman and other product names are trademarks of their owners. MsgMaster is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Comparison based on publicly available information as of October 2026; check each vendor's site for current features and pricing.