eM Client vs Missive

eM Client8.8Visit Missive8.5Visit

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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Missive #9 in Email Clients 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Missive

• eM Client fits best

  Users wanting broad productivity integrations

• Missive fits best

  Teams managing shared customer conversations

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Side by side

Feature	eM Client 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Missive 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#6 in Email Clients	#9 in Email Clients
Best for	Users wanting broad productivity integrations	Teams managing shared customer conversations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$39.95/user/yr	$14/user/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community	Email, Docs
Integrations	15 integrations	16 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features eM Client 4/4 · Missive 4/4
Unified inbox	✓	✓
Offline access	✓	✓
Scheduled sending	✓	✓
Calendar tools	✓	✓
Specs
App coverage	All	All
Account limit	2 accounts	15 accounts (best)
Our review
Pros	Unified inbox supports multiple email accounts Works across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android Includes encryption, offline access, calendars and AI assistance	Shared inboxes support assignments, comments, mentions, and chat Unifies email, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger Adds tasks, calendars, automations, and AI-assisted inbox actions
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	No free plan after the 30-day trial Paid tiers are priced per user and billed annually Advanced security controls start on Business
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 →	Missive is a collaborative email client for customer support teams, sales teams, and agencies that need to manage shared customer conversations. It combines email with SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and other channels in shared… 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

• Missive — where it wins

  • Shared inboxes support assignments, comments, mentions, and chat
  • Unifies email, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger
  • Adds tasks, calendars, automations, and AI-assisted inbox actions

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan after the 30-day trial
  • Paid tiers are priced per user and billed annually
  • Advanced security controls start on Business

• 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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• Missive8.5/10 · 30-day trial

  A shared-inbox email client for teams coordinating customer conversations across channels.

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