Email is still the primary means of communication between businesses, but there are different ways to use and store email. The first method is primarily to use a mail client, which will often use the POP3, SMTP, or IMAP protocols to collect mail directly from a server on your PC or other computing device. Typically, this means that you need to download and install software that allows an email client to receive your email, as well as a server on which to store and retrieve the email. The second main method is to use a web application, which means you don't need to download software or even have a server to collect emails because everything is stored online. by the provider of the web application. Although email clients require a little more work, they also provide better control of user data. In other words, only you control your emails, and third parties do not have access to them unless you deliberately or accidentally leave them. This can be an important consideration for business purposes because allowing your email to run through web applications means that even if it is backed up securely, the provider also controls your data and that some companies openly agree to scan. Private emails at least for marketing purposes. As a result, while consumers tend to favor the ease of use of web application email, many businesses still prefer to control their own email through an email server and email clients, to protect their privacy. Your sensitive business data. There are a number of email providers on the market. So here we'll take a look at the best email clients, before considering other options, including email web apps.
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1.Microsoft Outlook
Classic Microsoft email client Approved by companies around the world. The gold standard of email clients. Integrated with Microsoft Office Cheap Microsoft Outlook is the de facto email client for most businesses and has been around for decades. Its origins go back to MS-DOS. Obviously, the integration with other Microsoft services is tight, which goes beyond the simple exchange of messages. Outlook has the advantage of being fully integrated with the Outlook calendar, making it easy to share calendars to coordinate meetings. This integration also extends to Outlook contacts. Outlook is compatible with the Windows platform, but also with the iOS and Android mobile platforms. Microsoft Outlook is available in the Microsoft Office suite, which can be purchased as a stand-alone Office 2016 office or as a subscription to Office 365. A single-user subscription to Office 365 Personal can be purchased for €7.99 per month or €79.99 for a full version. year. Pricing for Office 365 Business is similar, with a slightly more expensive premium edition that includes collaboration software.
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2. Mail and calendar
The email client that's good enough to come with Windows Integrated with Windows 10 S & # 39; s Built-in Windows Calendar Supports Multiple Email Providers Less Well Presented While Outlook is a mainstay of the business world, Microsoft has always understood that it's too much of a burden for many home users. So there is a lightweight email client built into Windows. A long time ago, this client was called Outlook Express, but it has since evolved and the latest version of Microsoft's desktop operating system is called Mail and Calendar. For any Windows user, the Mail and Calendar client is an obvious choice, since when you sign in to Windows 10 with a Hotmail, Live, or Outlook.com address, the account has already been added to the mail client. It can also work with other popular accounts, like Yahoo, Gmail, and iCloud. Messaging & Calendar has a useful feature called Quick Actions, which for example allows the user to easily flag or archive a message. It also integrates with the Windows Calendar app.
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3.eM Client
A complete alternative email client Supports the cat Offers encryption Modern interface For Windows and Mac Pro product required for more than two accounts This alternative email client is approved and used by Fortune 500 companies, including Avis, McDonald's and Toyota. It offers a wide range of features, including a calendar, contacts, and online chat. Support is provided for all major email services, including Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, and Outlook.com. The latest version of eM Client (7.2) also offers PGP encryption, live backup, basic image editing features, and automatic replies for Gmail. There is a free tier, but you need the Pro version for business use, which also gives you VIP support and unlimited accounts (the free product is limited to two email accounts). The Pro version has a one-time cost of €49.95.
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4. Mailbird Pro
The email client that inherits the app's integrations. Loads of Integrated Apps Affordable Customizable Interface Lack of Filters Mailbird Pro is an email client that promises to "save time managing multiple accounts" and make your email "easy and elegant". Although beauty may be in the eyes of the beholder, as we say, it is undeniable that Mailbird Pro offers many free themes to make email more enjoyable and customizable. Unlike some more Microsoft-based email clients, Mailbird Pro supports a wide range of built-in apps, including WhatsApp, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, and Slack, streamlining your workflow. . However, please note that filters or rules for organizing your inbox are not supported. Mailbird Lite is available for free. Mailbird Pro costs €7.20 a year. Alternatively, you can purchase a lifetime subscription to Mailbird Pro for $23.70.
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5 Inky
The anti-phishing email client. Built around security Find missing phishing emails from other clients Less focus on insecure features Inky is an email client that focuses on security by using “sophisticated AI, machine learning, and computer vision algorithms” to block all kinds of attacks. phishing that might otherwise happen. This client uses an Inky Phish Fence that scans internal and external emails to report phishing scams. Patented machine learning technology can literally read an email to determine if it contains phishing content, and can then quarantine the email or return it with malicious links disabled. It also goes further and offers an analytics dashboard, which allows an administrator to view attack templates based on specific dates or users. The Inky email client offers a free trial, but unfortunately, pricing details are not available on the Inky website. However, the site notes that prices are calculated per mailbox and per month for a subscription, with volume discounts available.
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6.TouchMail
Visual-oriented email with added touch features Color-coded emails Windows Only TouchMail is an email client that simplifies messaging by making it more visual. This also makes it easy to use on a touch sensitive mobile device. TouchMail aims to aggregate multiple email accounts in an attractive and easy-to-use interface. Lets you see all of the day's emails in one place, color-coded for easy identification by the sender. Emails from major senders can also be easily categorized and managed. This client is available for the Windows 10 platform, but unfortunately not for iOS or Android. TouchMail is available from the Microsoft Store for €9.99.
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