eM Client
Hubstaff
| Feature | eM Client | Hubstaff |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49.95/mo | From $4.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, windows-users, outlook-alternatives, small-businesses | remote-team-managers, field-service-companies, agencies, construction-teams |
| Founded | 2007 | 2012 |
| ✓ | ✗ | |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contacts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pgp Encryption | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gps Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screenshots | ✗ | ✓ |
| Activity Levels | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payroll | ✗ | ✓ |
| Geofencing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Hubstaff Pros
- GPS and location tracking for field teams
- Automated payroll from tracked hours
- Activity level monitoring
- Geofencing for job sites
✗ Hubstaff Cons
- Can feel invasive to employees
- Screenshot feature raises privacy concerns
- No free plan available
The Verdict
eM Client is built for professionals and windows users, with a focus on email and calendar. Hubstaff targets remote team managers and field service companies and leads with time-tracking and gps-tracking.
On pricing, Hubstaff is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4.99/mo compared to $49.95/mo for eM Client. That $44.96/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
eM Client has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Hubstaff requires a paid subscription from day one.
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.