eM Client
TickTick
| Feature | eM Client | TickTick |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49.95/mo | Free / from $3.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, windows-users, outlook-alternatives, small-businesses | students, individuals, habit-builders, productivity-enthusiasts |
| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
| ✓ | ✗ | |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contacts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pgp Encryption | ✓ | ✗ |
| Habits | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pomodoro | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Widgets | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ TickTick Pros
- Built-in calendar and habits
- Pomodoro included
- Affordable premium
- Clean interface
✗ TickTick Cons
- Some features need premium
- Smaller ecosystem
- Occasional sync delays
The Verdict
eM Client is built for professionals and windows users, with a focus on email and calendar. TickTick targets students and individuals and leads with tasks and calendar.
On pricing, TickTick is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $49.95/mo for eM Client. That $45.96/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.
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.
