The Challenge
Modern professionals need Superhuman-level email productivity without the $30/month price tag or data privacy concerns. We set out to build an alternative that levelled up and innovated one of our most precious communications channel.
What We Built
- Chrome extension with full Gmail integration and keyboard-first design
- Two-tier security system — local heuristics + AI-powered deep scan for phishing and scam detection
- Bill detection engine — automatically finds bills, tracks spending, and suggests savings
- Multi-account support with instant switching and per-account caching
- AI composition supporting OpenAI, Anthropic, and custom endpoints
- Read receipt tracking with detailed analytics
- Keyboard shortcuts to supercharge productivity
Technical Highlights
- Chrome extension architecture
- Gmail API with incremental sync via History API
- Deployed backend for AI proxy and payments
- Secure AI sentiment assistant
- Subscription management
Results
- 67% cost reduction vs. Superhuman pricing
- Sub-100ms account switching with intelligent caching
- Privacy-first architecture — API keys stored locally, no data collection