eM Client
Mailbird
| Feature | eM Client | Mailbird |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49.95/mo | From $49.5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, windows-users, outlook-alternatives, small-businesses | windows-users, professionals, multi-account-users, freelancers |
| Founded | 2007 | 2012 |
| ✓ | ✗ | |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contacts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pgp Encryption | ✓ | ✗ |
| Unified Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| App Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Speed Reader | ✗ | ✓ |
| Snooze | ✗ | ✓ |
| Attachment Search | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Layouts | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Mailbird Pros
- Clean interface
- Unified inbox
- App integrations
- Speed reader
✗ Mailbird Cons
- Windows only
- No free tier
- Limited features vs competitors
The Verdict
eM Client is built for professionals and windows users, with a focus on email and calendar. Mailbird targets windows users and professionals and leads with unified-inbox and app-integrations.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($49.95/mo for eM Client, $49.5/mo for Mailbird), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
eM Client has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Mailbird requires a paid subscription from day one.
Both tools are a solid fit for professionals, windows users — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
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.