eM Client positions itself as a major competitor to Microsoft Outlook with new features

In early 2024, the Czech software company eM Client introduced a significant update to its email application, launching version 10.3. This new version aims to establish eM Client as a formidable competitor to Microsoft Outlook in the email app market. With the acquisition of Postbox Inc. earlier in 2024, eM Client has sought to attract former Postbox users by incorporating many of its beloved features into their software. The launch of version 10.3 includes various enhancements designed to improve user productivity and streamline email management. Notable new features provided users with tools like Account Groups to organize similar email accounts, Profiles for separating personal and professional data, and single-stroke keyboard shortcuts that facilitate quick navigation and management of emails. Additionally, users can now enjoy the advantage of pre-made signatures and QuickText libraries for easy insertion in messages. Visual upgrades have also been implemented, allowing users to differentiate between event statuses such as Free, Busy, Tentative, and Out of Office through unique opacity and hatching. These updates reflect eM Client's commitment to evolving its software into a comprehensive solution for handling emails, calendars, contacts, tasks, and notes. The integration of chat features further bolsters its capabilities, supporting group communications with platforms like Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Rocket.Chat. Despite being relatively new in its focus on competing directly with Outlook, eM Client has spent 18 years developing its offerings, which include a feature set renowned within the industry. Version 10.3 has further enriched this package by adding functions like conversation view, inbox categories, quick translation, email snooze, and now advanced AI integration that aims to enhance user experience and productivity.