Betterbird vs eM Client
Betterbird
betterbird.eu
eM Client
emclient.comSide by side
| Figure | Betterbird | eM Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Email clients | 8.4 (#31) | 9.1 (#7) |
| App coverage | desktop | all |
| Calendar tools | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The project says 98% of add-ons that run in Thunderbird will run in Betterbird, and add-ons can be installed from addons.thunderbird.net. | Teams, Slack and Rocket.Chat integration |
| Scheduled sending | Yes | Yes |
| Unified inbox | Yes | Yes |
Plans
eM Client
- FreeFree
- Personal$39.95 a year
- Business$49.95 a year
- Personal Subscription$39.95 a year
- Business Subscription$49.95 a year
- Personal Lifetime$59.95, paid once
- Business Lifetime$79.95, paid once
In their own words
Betterbird
Betterbird has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
eM Client
eM Client brings email and productivity tools together on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Its unified inbox accompanies calendar, tasks, contacts, notes, and chat, with offline access, scheduled sending, calendar tools, and online-meeting integration. It supports Google Workspace, Office 365, Outlook, and Exchange, and provides PGP and S/MIME message encryption. Integrations include Teams, Slack, and Rocket.Chat. The Free plan allows two email accounts on one device and costs nothing; registration is required. Personal costs $39.95 a year and permits unlimited email accounts on up to three devices. Business costs $49.95 a year. One-time options are also listed: Personal Lifetime is $59.95, paid once, and Business Lifetime is $79.95, paid once. Android and iOS versions are free to use without a license. Support options include a user forum and VIP Support. The maker is based in Prague, Czech Republic, and lists a 30% discount for NGOs, schools, and universities.