How to Cancel Superhuman in 2026 (The $30/Month Email Client)

Updated February 2026 • 5 min read

Superhuman charges $30/month ($360/year) for an email client. Not an email service — a client. It connects to your existing Gmail or Outlook account and adds keyboard shortcuts, AI features, and a clean UI. The question is: can you get 90% of Superhuman for free? Yes.

How to Cancel Superhuman

Superhuman's Best Features (And Free Alternatives)

• Keyboard shortcuts: Gmail has built-in shortcuts (Settings → "Keyboard shortcuts on"). Same keys: e archive, j/k navigate, r reply
• Split inbox: Gmail tabs (Primary/Social/Promotions) or filters + labels
• Send later: Built into Gmail (click the arrow next to Send)
• Read receipts: Mailtrack (free Chrome extension)
• Snooze: Built into Gmail
• AI writing: Gmail "Help me write" is free and built-in
• Undo send: Gmail Settings → Undo Send (up to 30 seconds)
• Speed: Install the Gmail Offline extension, or use Apple Mail (free)

The Real Value of Superhuman

Let's be honest: Superhuman's real value is the feeling of speed and control. It makes email feel like a video game — every action has a keyboard shortcut, transitions are buttery smooth, and Inbox Zero feels achievable. But that's a $360/year UX premium. If you enable Gmail keyboard shortcuts and install a few free extensions, you get 90% there. The last 10% (the "feel") is a luxury, not a necessity.

Cheaper Alternatives With the Same Vibe

• Shortwave (free tier) — AI-powered email with Gmail integration. Clean UI, keyboard shortcuts, very Superhuman-like
• Spark (free) — Smart inbox, team features, available on all platforms
• Apple Mail (free) — Built into macOS/iOS. Fast, private, no subscription
• Thunderbird (free) — Open-source, highly customizable, desktop client
• Gmail with keyboard shortcuts — Enable in Settings, learn 10 shortcuts, you're 80% there