eM Client
SavvyCal
| Feature | eM Client | SavvyCal |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49.95/mo | Free / from $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, windows-users, outlook-alternatives, small-businesses | founders, consultants, sales-professionals, podcasters |
| Founded | 2007 | 2020 |
| ✓ | ✗ | |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contacts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pgp Encryption | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Overlay | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ranked Availability | ✗ | ✓ |
| Personalized Links | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Round Robin | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Zone Detection | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ SavvyCal Pros
- Recipients can overlay their own calendar to find mutual times
- Ranked availability shows preferred times first
- Personalized scheduling links per contact
- Clean and modern interface
✗ SavvyCal Cons
- Smaller brand recognition than Calendly
- Fewer integrations than established competitors
- Limited form customization on free plan
The Verdict
eM Client is built for professionals and windows users, with a focus on email and calendar. SavvyCal targets founders and consultants and leads with calendar-overlay and ranked-availability.
On pricing, SavvyCal 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, SavvyCal 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: SavvyCal has a slight overall edge — but if one-time purchase matters most to you, eM Client may still be the right call.