eM Client vs Mailbird

eM Client8.8Visit Mailbird4.1Visit

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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Mailbird #57 in Email Clients 4.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Mailbird

• eM Client fits best

  Users wanting broad productivity integrations

• Mailbird fits best

  Desktop users wanting many integrations

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Side by side

Feature	eM Client 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Mailbird 4.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	4.1
Ranking	#6 in Email Clients	#57 in Email Clients
Best for	Users wanting broad productivity integrations	Desktop users wanting many integrations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39.95/user/yr	$5.75/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	14 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Community	Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	15 integrations	30+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features eM Client 4/4 · Mailbird 3/4
Unified inbox	✓	✓
Offline access	✓ (best)	—
Scheduled sending	✓	✓
Calendar tools	✓	✓
Specs
App coverage	All	Desktop
Account limit	2 accounts (best)	1 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 multiple connected email accounts Scheduled sending, templates, search, and email tracking Integrations with calendars, productivity apps, and custom 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 plan supports only one email account Available on Windows and macOS desktop platforms No offline access
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 →	Mailbird is a desktop email client for Windows and macOS, designed for people who manage several email accounts and want related productivity tools in one application. It supports Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, and… 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

• Mailbird — where it wins

  • Unified inbox across multiple connected email accounts
  • Scheduled sending, templates, search, and email tracking
  • Integrations with calendars, productivity apps, and custom apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan supports only one email account
  • Available on Windows and macOS desktop platforms
  • No offline access

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

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

  Visit eM ClientFull verdict →
• Mailbird4.1/10 · Free plan

  A feature-rich desktop inbox for users managing multiple accounts and connected apps.

  Visit MailbirdFull verdict →