Calendly
eM Client
| Feature | Calendly | eM Client |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12/mo | Free / from $49.95/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | sales-teams, recruiters, consultants, freelancers, customer-success | professionals, windows-users, outlook-alternatives, small-businesses |
| Founded | 2013 | 2007 |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Routing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| ✗ | ✓ | |
| Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Contacts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tasks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pgp Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Calendly Pros
- Eliminates scheduling friction completely
- Integrates with all major calendars
- Routing forms for lead qualification
- Team scheduling with round-robin
✗ Calendly Cons
- Free plan limited to one event type
- Can feel impersonal to some recipients
- Advanced routing only on higher plans
✓ eM Client Pros
- One-time purchase
- Feature-rich
- Good Exchange support
- Modern UI
✗ eM Client Cons
- Desktop only
- Free limited to 2 accounts
- Occasional sync issues
The Verdict
Calendly is built for sales teams and recruiters, with a focus on scheduling and calendar-sync. eM Client targets professionals and windows users and leads with email and calendar.
On pricing, Calendly is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $12/mo compared to $49.95/mo for eM Client. That $37.95/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Calendly offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while eM Client takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Calendly has a slight overall edge — but if one-time purchase matters most to you, eM Client may still be the right call.
