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Compare Mailbird and eM Client 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.75 Per Month
FREE for Individuals
Mailbird
Star Rating
(101)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.75 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing planseM Client
Star Rating
(59)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE for Individuals
Browse all 3 pricing plansMailbird vs eM Client
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found eM Client easier to use and set up. However, Mailbird is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Mailbird overall.
- Reviewers felt that eM Client meets the needs of their business better than Mailbird.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that eM Client is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of eM Client over Mailbird.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mailbird
Mailbird Premium Yearly
$5.75
Per Month
A yearly subscription that gives you access to both Mailbird for Windows and Mailbird for Mac on up to three devices. This plan includes all future Mailbird updates—both minor and major—because Lifetime Updates are built in by default.
- Access to Mailbird for Windows and Mailbird for Mac
- Lifetime Updates included by default
- Manage unlimited email accounts
eM Client
eM Client Free License
FREE
for Individuals
Download the Free version of eM Client with limited functionality.
- Non-commercial use only
- Max. 2 email accounts
- Email, Calendar and Task management
Free Trial
Mailbird
Free Trial is available
eM Client
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.2
79
8.5
46
Ease of Use
7.7
79
8.7
48
Ease of Setup
8.1
22
9.4
8
Ease of Admin
9.3
14
8.1
7
Quality of Support
6.9
64
7.8
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
11
7.8
6
Product Direction (% positive)
6.9
78
9.0
45
Features by Category
Inbox Tools
8.6
33
8.4
19
7.4
33
8.7
19
7.6
30
8.2
19
7.8
31
8.3
20
Coordination Tools
7.7
30
8.7
20
7.6
33
8.2
20
7.1
26
8.3
17
Software Options
7.4
35
8.8
20
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
5.5
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
4.7
11
Not enough data
Integrations
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Time Management
6.9
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.1
11
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mailbird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
eM Client
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
20.8%
Marketing and Advertising
11.5%
Computer Software
9.4%
Entertainment
4.2%
Computer & Network Security
4.2%
Other
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
40.0%
Computer Software
18.2%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Industrial Automation
5.5%
Writing and Editing
3.6%
Other
27.3%
Discussions
Is Mailbird really free?
2 Comments
GK
No! Mailbird isn't free, but offers a 14-day free trial. Also, keep in mind that the company is developing another email client - it is called Mailbird Next....Read more
Why do my emails get stuck in the outbox?
1 Comment
CC
Mailbird support is horrible - simply right click on the mailbird icon and make sure to select "exit mailbird". Don't just click the X on top to close the...Read more
Is eM client any good?
3 Comments
LM
emClient is a very solid option as an email client. Easy-to-use and support is decent.Read more
Is eM client really free?
2 Comments
PS
Yea, I use it with two email accounts and it’s free,i think that is the limit though. More accounts is what causes it to charge. I’ve not found any features...Read more
What is eM Client used for?
1 Comment
PM
eM Client is used as a full-featured email and collaboration client to manage emails, calendars, contacts, and tasks in one place. It supports Exchange,...Read more
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