eM Client
Google Calendar
| Feature | eM Client | Google Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49.95/mo | Free / from $6/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, windows-users, outlook-alternatives, small-businesses | individuals, teams, google-users, students |
| Founded | 2007 | 2006 |
| ✓ | ✗ | |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contacts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pgp Encryption | ✓ | ✗ |
| Event Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reminders | ✗ | ✓ |
| Goals | ✗ | ✓ |
| Appointment Slots | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Insights | ✗ | ✓ |
| Shared Calendars | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Google Calendar Pros
- Free
- Great integrations
- Smart suggestions
- Cross-platform
✗ Google Calendar Cons
- Limited customization
- Basic views
- Requires Google account
The Verdict
eM Client is built for professionals and windows users, with a focus on email and calendar. Google Calendar targets individuals and teams and leads with event-scheduling and reminders.
On pricing, Google Calendar is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $6/mo compared to $49.95/mo for eM Client. That $43.95/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.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.