eM Client is a desktop email client for Windows and macOS. Its functions include sending and receiving email, managing calendars, tasks, contacts,[1] notes, and chat (both XMPP-based and multichat such as Slack and MS Teams).[2] It was originally released in 2007 and still receives regular updates as of May 2024.[3] Versions for Android and iOS were released in 2024.[4]
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| Developer(s) | eM Client Inc. |
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| Initial release | November 21, 2007 |
| Stable release | 10.0.2382.0 (May 10, 2024) [±]
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| Written in | C# |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Available in | 21 languages |
List of languages English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, German, Greek, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Chinese. | |
| Type | Email client, Personal information manager, Productivity tool |
| License | Freemium |
| Website | www |
Features
editeM Client has a range of features for handling email, including advanced rules management, mass mail, delayed send, or a built-in translator for incoming and outgoing messages. It supports signatures, Quick Text, and tagging and categorization for easy searching.[5] Watch for Replies and Snooze Email functions are available, as well as direct cloud attachments from cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, ownCloud or Nextcloud.[6]
eM Client provides also a lookup service for GnuPG public keys (eM Keybook) in order to more easily send encrypted communication via email, and generally simplify PGP encryption in email communication.[6]
eM Client supports all major email platforms including Exchange, Gmail, Google Workspace, Office365, iCloud and any POP3, SMTP, IMAP or CalDAV server.[7] Automatic setup works for Gmail, Exchange, Office 365, Outlook, iCloud, or other major email services.[8] Following the shut down of IncrediMail, an auto-import option was added to transfer data from this platform to eM Client.[9] Since version 8.2, eM Client supports online meetings via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet).[10]
eM Client allows extensive appearance customization.[11]
eM Client 10, released in 2024,[12] also provides AI features for composing messages and replies, Inbox categories and Quick Actions which allow users to create their own macros.
Acquisition of Postbox
editOn 22 October 2024 it was announced that eM Client had acquired Postbox, and that the Postbox email client was to be discontinued.[13][14]
References
edit- ^ Jacobi, Jon L. (14 February 2012). "eM Client: Affordable Alternative to Microsoft Outlook". PC World. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013.
- ^ "eM Client 8 lands with a UI redesign and new features for the cross-platform email client". BetaNews. 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^ "Release History". www.emclient.com. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "eM Client for iOS and Android is officially here!". www.emclient.com. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ Ansaldo, Michael (2017-02-09). "3 great email app alternatives to Windows Mail: Mailbird, eM Client and Inky". PCWorld. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^ a b "eM Client 8 now available, featuring a complete redesign, multi-instance support, and more". AlternativeTo. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^ "eM Client in 2020". PAT RESEARCH. 2017-12-03. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^ "eM Client – Near Perfection For Email And More — The Tech Savvy SMB". www.techsavvysmb.net. Retrieved 2020-07-03.
- ^ Gordon (2020-05-04). "IncrediMail to eM Client". Outlook Transfer. Retrieved 2020-07-03.
- ^ "eM Client 8.2 is here with exciting updates". www.emclient.com. eM Client. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ Green, Joe (29 April 2021). "The best email alternative to Outlook for PC? The eM Client review". TechHQ. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "eM Client 10 has been released!". www.emclient.com. eM Client. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Blog : Postbox has been acquired by eM Client!". Postbox. October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ NN, Ashwin. "eM Client acquires Postbox and ends its development". ghacks.net. Ghacks Technology News. Retrieved 3 November 2024.