eM Client vs Mailspring

eM Client8.8Visit MMailspring8.6Visit

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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M Mailspring #8 in Email Clients 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Mailspring

• eM Client fits best

  Users wanting broad productivity integrations

• Mailspring fits best

  Free desktop users wanting a capable open client

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Side by side

Feature	eM Client 8.8/10 Visit ↗	MMailspring 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Email Clients	#8 in Email Clients
Best for	Users wanting broad productivity integrations	Free desktop users wanting a capable open client
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39.95/user/yr	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	14 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	15 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features eM Client 4/4 · Mailspring 3/4
Unified inbox	✓	✓
Offline access	✓	✓
Scheduled sending	✓	✓
Calendar tools	✓ (best)	—
Specs
App coverage	All	Desktop
Account limit	2 accounts	Not checked yet
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 and search across connected email accounts Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux with offline access Pro adds scheduling, tracking, reminders, templates, and snoozing
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	Advanced productivity features require a paid Pro plan Focused on desktop rather than mobile email access Full-featured calendar support is still planned
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 →	Mailspring is a native desktop email client for people managing multiple accounts across macOS, Windows, or Linux. Its free plan covers core email functionality, multi-account support, and a unified inbox, while also providing advanced… 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

• Mailspring — where it wins

  • Unified inbox and search across connected email accounts
  • Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux with offline access
  • Pro adds scheduling, tracking, reminders, templates, and snoozing

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced productivity features require a paid Pro plan
  • Focused on desktop rather than mobile email access
  • Full-featured calendar support is still planned

• 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 →
• MMailspring8.6/10 · Free plan

  A capable open desktop client with unified inboxes and optional productivity features.

  Visit MailspringFull verdict →