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EPIM (EssentialPIM) alternatives

EPIM (EssentialPIM) compared with 5 alternatives: Pocket Informant, Opus One, 24me, eM Client and Microsoft Outlook.

EPIM (EssentialPIM) has a free plan. Paid plans start at ₹4,790.95 per year (as shown to a visitor in India). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
EPIM (EssentialPIM)This toolFree plan · from ₹4,790.95/yrYesWindows, iOS, Android
Pocket InformantFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Opus OneFree plan · from $4.99YesmacOS, iOS
24meFree plan · from $7.99/moYesiOS, Android
eM ClientFree plan · from $39.95/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Microsoft OutlookFree plan · from $1.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

How each one differs from EPIM (EssentialPIM)

  1. Pocket Informant

    Calendar, tasks, projects and notes in one personal organizer

    • Pocket Informant starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. EPIM (EssentialPIM) starts at ₹4,790.95 per year (as shown to a visitor in India).
    • Only Pocket Informant lists a web app.
    • Only Pocket Informant lists a macOS app.
    • Only Pocket Informant lists a browser extension.
    • Only EPIM (EssentialPIM) lists a Windows app.

    Suits: People who want calendar, tasks, projects and notes in a single app

    Pocket Informant vs EPIM (EssentialPIM)Pocket Informant pricing and details

  2. Opus One

    Paper-style daily planner for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Opus One starts at $4.99 or $39.99 (US App Store; sold monthly or yearly, prices not labelled). EPIM (EssentialPIM) starts at ₹4,790.95 per year (as shown to a visitor in India).
    • Only Opus One lists a macOS app.
    • Only EPIM (EssentialPIM) lists Windows and Android apps.
    • EPIM (EssentialPIM) can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Opus One also covers daily notes, time blocking and goals.

    Suits: People who like the layout of a paper day planner

    Opus One vs EPIM (EssentialPIM)Opus One pricing and details

  3. 24me

    Calendar, to-do list and notes combined in one mobile organizer

    • 24me starts at $7.99 per month, or $47.99 per year. EPIM (EssentialPIM) starts at ₹4,790.95 per year (as shown to a visitor in India).
    • Only EPIM (EssentialPIM) lists a Windows app.
    • EPIM (EssentialPIM) can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • EPIM (EssentialPIM) also covers email client, kanban boards and password manager.

    Suits: People who want events, to-dos and notes on a single mobile calendar

    24me vs EPIM (EssentialPIM)24me pricing and details

  4. eM Client

    Desktop email client for Windows and Mac with calendar and chat

    • eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices). EPIM (EssentialPIM) starts at ₹4,790.95 per year (as shown to a visitor in India).
    • Only eM Client lists a macOS app.
    • EPIM (EssentialPIM) also covers kanban boards and password manager.

    Suits: Windows and Mac users who want a full desktop mail client

    eM Client vs EPIM (EssentialPIM)eM Client pricing and details

  5. Microsoft Outlook

    Microsoft's email and calendar app for desktop, mobile and web

    • Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic). EPIM (EssentialPIM) starts at ₹4,790.95 per year (as shown to a visitor in India).
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists a macOS app.
    • EPIM (EssentialPIM) can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Microsoft Outlook also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: People who want mail, calendar and contacts from several accounts in one app

    Microsoft Outlook vs EPIM (EssentialPIM)Microsoft Outlook pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in EPIM (EssentialPIM)

  • The desktop app is Windows only. The iOS app includes only the Tasks and Passwords modules, and the store listings date both mobile apps' latest updates to 2023.
  • Cloud sync, automatic backup, tags, templates and Sticky Notes need EPIM Pro. The free EPIM Mail edition leaves them out.
  • A perpetual license includes 1 year of updates. Newer versions after that need a paid 12-month update extension.
  • License prices are recorded in Indian rupees, as the pricing page displayed them to a visitor in India. US dollar prices were not shown.
EPIM (EssentialPIM) pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to EPIM (EssentialPIM)?

The alternatives to EPIM (EssentialPIM) in this directory are Pocket Informant, Opus One, 24me, eM Client and Microsoft Outlook. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with EPIM (EssentialPIM).

Is there a free alternative to EPIM (EssentialPIM)?

Yes. Pocket Informant, Opus One, 24me, eM Client and Microsoft Outlook have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which EPIM (EssentialPIM) alternatives work on macOS?

The EPIM (EssentialPIM) listing does not include a macOS app. Pocket Informant, Opus One, eM Client and Microsoft Outlook list one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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