Hey vs Superhuman: Email Philosophy vs Speed (2026)

2026-04-29 · Alexandre Sauvageau

Hey vs Superhuman compared: opinionated email redesign vs keyboard-driven speed. Plus why Agentys — which drafts replies in your personal voice overnight — is the AI-first 2026 alternative.

Hey changes how you think about email with its Imbox, Screener, and Feed. Superhuman changes how fast you process it with keyboard shortcuts and split inbox. One is a philosophy; the other is an engine. Here's how they compare — and why Agentys handles it for you.

Hey: A Radical Rethinking of Email

Superhuman: Pure Speed, No Philosophy

Agentys: Handles Email For You — No New Client Required

Hey changes how you think about email with its radical Imbox and Screener design. Superhuman changes how fast you process it with keyboard-driven speed. Agentys handles your email for you by drafting replies overnight in your natural style. If you want a new email philosophy, choose Hey. If you want maximum speed, choose Superhuman. If you want your time back, choose Agentys. Neither Hey nor Superhuman is a bad choice — they represent two thoughtful but different philosophies about what email should be.