Searching for the eM Client free download usually means you're tired of juggling webmail tabs and want a single desktop app for Gmail, Outlook, or IMAP accounts with a proper calendar attached. Built by eM Client s.r.o., it presents a clean, modern interface compared to some older desktop mail clients, and it bundles calendar and contacts syncing without needing separate apps. The free license covers up to two email accounts, which suits most personal use cases before you'd need the paid Pro tier. This page links to the developer's own Windows and macOS installers.
Free License Limits: Two Accounts, Personal Use Only
The free version of eM Client is capped at two email accounts and is licensed for personal, non-commercial use; adding a third account or using it for business requires a paid Pro license.
It works with major providers including Gmail and Outlook.com via native API integration, plus any standard IMAP or POP3 account.
Who ends up using eM Client
eM Client suits people juggling a couple of personal email accounts who want one desktop inbox instead of multiple browser tabs.
- Users combining a personal Gmail and a work Outlook.com account in one app
- People wanting built-in calendar and contacts without separate apps
- Small business owners needing a cleaner alternative to Outlook's interface
Before you install
A couple of things worth knowing about eM Client before you request the link: it covers Windows and macOS, so grab the build that matches the machine you're setting up. And on pricing, eM Client has a free tier plus a paid upgrade; the free build below is the full, genuine app, not a time-limited trial. It's developed and maintained by eM Client s.r.o..
System requirements
- WindowsWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit); older 7/8.1 builds usually still run but no longer get official support
- macOSa recent macOS release — check the download page for the current minimum version, since Apple Silicon vs Intel builds sometimes differ
It's a lightweight tool, so there's no serious CPU/RAM/storage requirement beyond what its OS already needs to run comfortably.
Quick steps
- Download the eM Client installer from this page
- Add your email account and let it auto-detect server settings
- Set up the built-in calendar and contacts sync if you use them
eM Client: the honest trade-offs
- Modern, clean interface compared to older desktop mail clients
- Native API integration with Gmail and Outlook.com beyond plain IMAP
- Bundles calendar and contacts sync alongside email in one app
- Free plan caps out at two email accounts total
- Business or commercial use requires upgrading to the paid Pro license
The installer here is sourced from eM Client's own site, avoiding any bundled extras a third-party mirror might add.
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Keeping eM Client up to date
eM Client usually has a built-in updater or store-based auto-update (Microsoft Store / Mac App Store / Play Store, depending on platform); if you installed it manually, re-downloading the current build from the official source is the fallback. Sticking to the developer's own distribution channel — which is what this page links to — means you're never stuck on an old build with unpatched bugs just because a mirror site stopped updating its copy.
Features, install steps, alternatives and more detail live on the main eM Client page.
Frequently asked questions
Can eM Client handle more than one Gmail account on the free plan?
The free plan supports up to two email accounts total, regardless of provider, so two Gmail accounts would use up that limit.
Does eM Client sync calendar events, or just email?
It syncs both — calendar and contacts sync alongside email for supported providers like Gmail and Outlook.com.
