eM Client
Superhuman
| Feature | eM Client | Superhuman |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49.95/mo | From $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, windows-users, outlook-alternatives, small-businesses | executives, sales-professionals, founders, high-volume-emailers |
| Founded | 2007 | 2014 |
| ✓ | ✗ | |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contacts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pgp Encryption | ✓ | ✗ |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Triage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Read Statuses | ✗ | ✓ |
| Split Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduled Send | ✗ | ✓ |
| Undo Send | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Superhuman Pros
- Fastest email client with sub-100ms interactions
- AI triage auto-prioritizes and summarizes emails
- Split inbox and snippets for efficient workflows
- Read statuses show when emails are opened
✗ Superhuman Cons
- Expensive at $25-33/month per user
- No free plan or trial without invite
- Gmail and Outlook only (no other providers)
The Verdict
eM Client is built for professionals and windows users, with a focus on email and calendar. Superhuman targets executives and sales professionals and leads with keyboard-shortcuts and ai-triage.
On pricing, Superhuman is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $25/mo compared to $49.95/mo for eM Client. That $24.950000000000003/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. Superhuman requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Superhuman 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: Superhuman has a slight overall edge — but if one-time purchase matters most to you, eM Client may still be the right call.