eM Client vs Velo

eM Client8.8Visit VVelo6.7Visit

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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V Velo #27 in Email Clients 6.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Velo

• eM Client fits best

  Users wanting broad productivity integrations

• Velo fits best

  Free open-source AI desktop email

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Side by side

Feature	eM Client 8.8/10 Visit ↗	VVelo 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	6.7
Ranking	#6 in Email Clients	#27 in Email Clients
Best for	Users wanting broad productivity integrations	Free open-source AI desktop email
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$39.95/user/yr	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	15 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features eM Client 4/4 · Velo 4/4
Unified inbox	✓	✓
Offline access	✓	✓
Scheduled sending	✓	✓
Calendar tools	✓	✓
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 supports Gmail and IMAP/SMTP accounts Offline reading with local SQLite storage and no cloud dependency AI summaries, drafting, smart replies, and inbox search
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	Desktop-only: Windows, macOS, and Linux AI features require user-provided API keys Focused on email rather than a broader mobile or web suite
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 →	Velo is an open-source desktop email client for people managing multiple inboxes across Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, Fastmail, and other IMAP/SMTP services. Its unified inbox, threaded conversations, Gmail-style search operators,… 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

• Velo — where it wins

  • Unified inbox supports Gmail and IMAP/SMTP accounts
  • Offline reading with local SQLite storage and no cloud dependency
  • AI summaries, drafting, smart replies, and inbox search

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop-only: Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • AI features require user-provided API keys
  • Focused on email rather than a broader mobile or web suite

• 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 →
• VVelo6.7/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source desktop inbox with AI assistance, offline reading, and broad account support.

  Visit VeloFull verdict →