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| Attribute | Front | Shortwave |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tool | tool |
| Summary | Front app consolidates email, chat, and messaging into a shared inbox for support and success teams to collaborate on customer communication without context switching. | AI-powered Gmail client that automates email triage, drafting, and scheduling. Built for Gmail power users who need intelligent inbox management without leaving their workflow. |
| Pricing | freemium · See vendor site — sample data | freemium · See vendor site — sample data |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | No / not listed |
| Open source | No | No |
| Editor rating | — | — |
| Categories | Customer Support, Team Collaboration, Communication Management | Email & Communication, Productivity, AI Tools |
| Key features | Shared inbox aggregating email, SMS, chat, social media, and messaging apps into one interface · Message assignment, tagging, and conversation tracking with full history and customer context · Automation rules for message routing, auto-reply templates, and workflow triggers (verify current capabilities on vendor site) · Team collaboration via comments, @mentions, and conversation hand-offs without leaving the platform · Reporting dashboard showing first response time, resolution time, and team workload metrics | AI-powered email response suggestions and draft generation · Smart email categorization and priority inbox (verify-on-vendor-site for algorithm details) · Keyboard-first interface with batch operations and shortcuts · Email scheduling and snooze functionality with smart timing · Automation rules for email routing and labeling |
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