eM Client vs Epistles Mail

eM Client8.8Visit Epistles Mail6.6Visit

Higher score eM Client #6 in Email Clients 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit eM Client

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Epistles Mail #28 in Email Clients 6.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Epistles Mail

• eM Client fits best

  Users wanting broad productivity integrations

• Epistles Mail fits best

  Privacy-focused multi-provider email

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Side by side

Feature	eM Client 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Epistles Mail 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	6.6
Ranking	#6 in Email Clients	#28 in Email Clients
Best for	Users wanting broad productivity integrations	Privacy-focused multi-provider email
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39.95/user/yr	$35/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community	Email
Integrations	15 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features eM Client 4/4 · Epistles Mail 4/4
Unified inbox	✓	✓
Offline access	✓	✓
Scheduled sending	✓	✓
Calendar tools	✓	✓
Specs
App coverage	All	All
Account limit	2 accounts	2 accounts
Our review
Pros	Unified inbox supports multiple email accounts Works across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android Includes encryption, offline access, calendars and AI assistance	Unified inbox across Gmail, Microsoft 365, Fastmail, and more Offline reading, search, drafting, and message management Calendar, contacts, Secure Send, and wearable triage apps
Cons	Free license is limited to two email accounts Free license is for personal, non-commercial use Its broad feature set may exceed email-only needs	Free access limits connected accounts to 2 Advanced tools require the annual Pro plan No AI features or open-source codebase
Our verdict	eM Client is an email client for individuals, freelancers and businesses who want email, calendars, tasks, contacts, notes and chat in one application. It connects with Gmail, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Outlook, iCloud,… Read the review →	Epistles Mail is a local-first email client for people managing multiple accounts across different devices. It brings Gmail, Microsoft 365, Fastmail, JMAP servers, iCloud, Proton Mail, and IMAP accounts into one application, with native… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• eM Client — where it wins

  • Unified inbox supports multiple email accounts
  • Works across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
  • Includes encryption, offline access, calendars and AI assistance

  Where it doesn't

  • Free license is limited to two email accounts
  • Free license is for personal, non-commercial use
  • Its broad feature set may exceed email-only needs

• Epistles Mail — where it wins

  • Unified inbox across Gmail, Microsoft 365, Fastmail, and more
  • Offline reading, search, drafting, and message management
  • Calendar, contacts, Secure Send, and wearable triage apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access limits connected accounts to 2
  • Advanced tools require the annual Pro plan
  • No AI features or open-source codebase

• eM Client8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A capable multi-account client for users who want email alongside broader productivity tools.

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• Epistles Mail6.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A privacy-focused inbox for managing multiple email providers across devices.

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