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At a Glance
Shift
Shift
Star Rating
(181)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free User / Year
Free Trial is available
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Wavebox
Wavebox
Star Rating
(44)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.32 per month (billed annually)
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Shift excels in providing a unified inbox experience with a rating of 9.4, while Wavebox, although strong, does not have a specific rating for this feature, indicating that Shift may offer a more streamlined email management solution.
  • Reviewers mention that Wavebox shines in its generative AI capabilities, particularly in AI Text Generation (9.2) and AI Text Summarization (8.7), whereas Shift's ratings in these areas are significantly lower (4.2 and 4.6 respectively), suggesting that Wavebox may be better suited for users looking for advanced AI functionalities.
  • G2 users highlight that Shift has a robust desktop application with a rating of 9.3, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize desktop functionality, while Wavebox's mobile application rating of 4.3 indicates it may not be as effective for mobile users.
  • Users on G2 report that Wavebox offers superior quality of support with a rating of 9.2 compared to Shift's 8.5, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when using Wavebox.
  • Reviewers mention that Shift's ease of use and setup are rated at 9.0, which is competitive, but Wavebox slightly edges ahead with a rating of 9.2 in both categories, indicating that Wavebox may provide a more user-friendly experience overall.
  • Users say that while both products offer multiple workspaces, Shift's rating of 9.3 suggests a more flexible approach to workspace management compared to Wavebox, which may enhance productivity for users managing various projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Shift
Basic
Free
User / Year
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Wavebox
Wavebox Pro
$8.32
per month (billed annually)
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Free Trial
Shift
Free Trial is available
Wavebox
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
163
9.2
41
Ease of Use
9.0
167
9.2
42
Ease of Setup
9.0
114
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.1
40
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
113
9.2
40
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
36
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
163
9.7
40
Features by Category
8.3
842
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
9.4
113
Not enough data
8.1
104
Not enough data
7.9
100
Not enough data
8.4
108
Not enough data
Coordination Tools
8.1
105
Not enough data
7.4
99
Not enough data
7.5
101
Not enough data
Software Options
9.3
112
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
485
Not enough data
Login Options
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
96
Not enough data
Productivity
9.0
100
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Customization
7.0
93
Not enough data
9.4
101
Not enough data
7.8
95
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Shift
Shift
Wavebox
Wavebox
Shift and Wavebox are categorized as Browser
Unique Categories
Shift
Shift is categorized as Email Client and Unified Workspaces
Wavebox
Wavebox has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Shift
Shift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
88.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
11.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.6%
Wavebox
Wavebox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Shift
Shift
Marketing and Advertising
21.1%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Computer Software
5.0%
Consulting
4.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.9%
Other
55.6%
Wavebox
Wavebox
Information Technology and Services
22.7%
Consumer Goods
11.4%
Computer Software
11.4%
Consulting
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Other
45.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Shift
Shift
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Greg A.
GA
Greg A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Shift allows me to access all of the tools I need to run my business on one single screen interface which saves me a ton of time throughout my work day. Switching quickly between tools like Slack, Monday.com, Google Drive, and Quickbooks is a game changer...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jeff F.
JF
Jeff F.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Have been using Shift for over a year. Just a month after signing up for a paid pro version, I found that there were too many bugs in the system and tried to cancel my subscription. Upon doing so, the shift team offered me a full year of the pro version for...

Wavebox
Wavebox
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Elyse S.
ES
Elyse S.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

I've been on Wavebox for a couple of years now, after Shift's heavyweight app tanked my computer to unusable levels of slowness. Wavebox has everything Shift has and more -- without sucking up all of my processor's bandwidth. It's also a woman-owned company...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Retail

Price. It's a good utility but little over priced in my opinion. It maybe more appealing to users if they do a fixed licensing than monthly charges of 12$ For an individual user.

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Discussions
Shift
Shift Discussions
What is the use of Shift app?
3 comments
Brian S.
BS
It keeps you focused and helps manage your productivity by being a one-stop-shop for everything you use daily. Read more
What is the Shift program?
1 comment
Brian S.
BS
<p>Did you get an answer for this?</p>Read more
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Wavebox
Wavebox Discussions
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