eM Client
Timing
| Feature | eM Client | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49.95/mo | From $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, windows-users, outlook-alternatives, small-businesses | mac-users, freelancers, consultants, lawyers |
| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
| ✓ | ✗ | |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contacts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pgp Encryption | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Categorization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timeline View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Rules | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Timing Pros
- Completely automatic tracking on Mac
- AI-powered activity categorization
- Beautiful timeline visualization
- Syncs with calendar events
✗ Timing Cons
- Mac only - no Windows or Linux
- Requires initial rule setup
- No team/collaboration features in lower plans
The Verdict
eM Client is built for professionals and windows users, with a focus on email and calendar. Timing targets mac users and freelancers and leads with automatic-tracking and ai-categorization.
On pricing, Timing is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8/mo compared to $49.95/mo for eM Client. That $41.95/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. Timing requires a paid subscription from day one.
Bottom line: Timing has a slight overall edge — but if one-time purchase matters most to you, eM Client may still be the right call.