Superhuman Cheat Sheet

Reviewed by Marouen Arfaoui · Last tested April 2026 · 157 tools tested

Last updated: April 2026

Quick Facts

Pricing

Paid subscription only, $30 per user per month. No free trial, but a guided onboarding demo is required.

Free Plan

Rating

4.5/5

Best For

Professionals and executives who process hundreds of emails daily and value speed, keyboard shortcuts, and AI-assisted triage above all else.

Key Features

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Split Inbox
Automatically separates your inbox into 'Important' and 'Other' based on your behavior. In my experience, this is the single biggest time-saver for achieving Inbox Zero daily.
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AI Summaries
Instantly condenses long email threads into bullet points. What surprised me was its accuracy in extracting action items and decisions, saving me from endless scrolling.
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AI Reply (Superhuman AI)
Drafts contextual email replies based on the thread. I tested it extensively; it's fantastic for quick acknowledgments and scheduling, but I always edit for nuance.
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Keyboard-First Design
The entire interface is built for keyboard navigation. After a week, I was navigating, archiving, and scheduling without touching my mouse, which felt incredibly fast.
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Snippets
Create and insert pre-written text blocks with a keyboard shortcut. I use this daily for common responses, meeting confirmations, and sending my contact info.
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Read Statuses
Shows when your email was opened and how many times. It's a powerful feature for sales and follow-ups, providing clear signals on recipient engagement.
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Scheduled Send
Schedule emails to be sent at an optimal time. I schedule all non-urgent communications for weekday mornings to align with my audience's habits.
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Remind Me
Boomerang-like functionality to bring an email back to your inbox at a set time. This is my go-to for deferred action and follow-up tracking.
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Undo Send
A configurable 10-second window to recall a sent email. It has saved me from typos and premature sends more times than I care to admit.
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Instant Intro
Automatically formats an email introduction between two contacts. It structures the message perfectly, saving the awkward back-and-forth formatting.
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Calendar Integration
Deep integration with Google Calendar and Outlook. I can view my schedule and create events directly from the email client without switching tabs.
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Command Palette (Cmd+K)
A universal search bar to find emails, contacts, or execute any action. This became my primary navigation method, making the tool feel limitless.

Tips & Tricks

TIP

Master the 'J' and 'K' keys to navigate your inbox instantly; combine with 'E' to archive and 'R' to reply for a seamless, mouse-free flow.

TIP

Create Snippets for your 5 most common email responses. Use short, memorable triggers like ':thanks' or ':availability' to insert them in seconds.

TIP

Trust the Split Inbox. Train it by diligently moving mis-filed emails, and within a week, your 'Important' tab will be your true actionable list.

TIP

Use the 'Shift + S' scheduled send religiously for all non-urgent emails to ensure they hit your recipient's inbox at 9 AM their time.

TIP

Press 'C' to compose, then 'Cmd+K' to search for a contact instead of manually typing their address. It's much faster and prevents errors.

Common Commands

J / K

Navigate down or up through your email list.

E

Archive the selected email or thread.

R

Reply to the selected email.

Shift + R

Reply all to the selected email.

F

Forward the selected email.

Cmd + K (Mac) / Ctrl + K (Win)

Open the command palette to search and execute any action.

Shift + S

Schedule the composed email to be sent later.

B

Snooze an email (brings up the 'Remind Me' menu).

Limitations

-It's expensive at $30/month, and the lack of a proper free trial (only a demo) is a significant barrier to casual testing.
-Mobile app functionality, while good, doesn't fully replicate the powerful keyboard-driven experience of the desktop client.
-Only supports Gmail and Google Workspace email accounts natively; Outlook/Office 365 support is still in beta as of my testing.
-The AI features, while helpful, are not as advanced or customizable as dedicated AI writing tools like ChatGPT.
-The learning curve is steep. You must invest 1-2 weeks to learn shortcuts, or you won't justify the cost.

Alternatives

ShortwaveHeyGmail (with AI)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Superhuman's $30/month price tag actually worth it?+

In my experience, it's only worth it if you process 100+ emails daily and are committed to mastering the shortcuts. The speed gains are real, but casual users will find it overpriced. The ROI comes from time saved, which for a busy professional can be substantial.

How good is the AI at writing email replies?+

Superhuman AI is excellent for drafting short, polite acknowledgments, scheduling follow-ups, and summarizing threads. I found it less useful for complex, nuanced communication. It's a fantastic first draft tool, but you must always review and edit its output for tone and accuracy.

Can I try Superhuman for free before committing?+

Not in the traditional sense. There is no self-serve free trial. You must sign up and book a 30-minute one-on-one onboarding demo with a specialist. This ensures you learn the basics but is a friction point for those who just want to test it independently.

Does Superhuman work with Outlook/Office 365 accounts?+

As of my latest testing, Outlook/Office 365 support is in a limited beta program. It's not yet as stable or feature-complete as the flagship Gmail/Google Workspace support. If you're primarily on Microsoft's ecosystem, I'd recommend waiting for a full public release.

What's the biggest adjustment when switching to Superhuman?+

You must abandon the mouse. The first week is frustrating as you learn the shortcuts, but a mental shift occurs. You stop passively browsing your inbox and start commanding it. If you're unwilling to relearn your email habits, you won't succeed with this tool.

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