eM Client
Motion
| Feature | eM Client | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49.95/mo | From $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, windows-users, outlook-alternatives, small-businesses | busy-professionals, executives, founders, knowledge-workers |
| Founded | 2007 | 2019 |
| ✓ | ✗ | |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contacts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pgp Encryption | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Task Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Meeting Scheduler | ✗ | ✓ |
| Deadline Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Motion Pros
- AI auto-scheduling
- Combines calendar and tasks
- Reduces planning time
- Good for deadline management
✗ Motion Cons
- No free plan
- AI decisions not always ideal
- Learning curve for trusting AI
The Verdict
eM Client is built for professionals and windows users, with a focus on email and calendar. Motion targets busy professionals and executives and leads with ai-scheduling and task-management.
On pricing, Motion 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.
eM Client has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Motion 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.