EPIM vs Alternatives

Why Compare?

EPIM combines email, calendars, tasks, notes, contacts, and passwords in one connected Windows application.

Use the comparison below to see how EPIM Pro differs from Outlook, Thunderbird, and Mailbird in productivity features, data organization, synchronization, security, offline access, and portability.

Feature EPIM Pro Outlook* Thunderbird Mailbird
Core Productivity Modules in One App Mail, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Contacts, Passwords Mail, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Contacts Mail, Calendar, Tasks, Contacts Mail, Calendar, Contacts
Other tools via integrations
Unified Inbox for Multiple Email Accounts Yes Varies by version Yes Yes
Advanced Message Rules and Filters Yes Yes Yes Yes
Built-In PGP Email Encryption Yes No Yes No
Calendar with Multiple Views and Reminders Yes Yes Yes Yes
Task Management with Kanban Boards and Smart Lists Yes Partial Basic Via integrations
Hierarchical Notes with Rich Text and Markdown Yes Partial Via add-ons Via integrations
Contacts with Custom Fields and Groups Yes Yes Yes Yes
Built-In Password Management Yes No No No
Convert Emails into Tasks, Events, or Notes Yes Partial Partial Limited
Cross-Links Between Emails, Events, Tasks, Notes, and Contacts Yes Limited No No
Integration with Popular Online Services Yes Yes Yes Yes
Synchronization with Companion Mobile Apps Yes Yes Partial Limited
Portable Version for USB Drives Yes No Yes No
Local Data Storage and Offline Access Yes Yes Yes Yes

*Outlook features may differ between classic Outlook, new Outlook for Windows, Outlook on the web, and mobile apps.

Feature availability may vary by product edition, platform, account type, installed integrations, and software version.

Why Choose EPIM?

  • All-in-One Organization

    Manage email, calendars, tasks, notes, contacts, and passwords in one connected Windows application.

  • Connected Information

    Convert emails into tasks, events, or notes, and use cross-links to keep related EPIM items connected.

  • Privacy and Data Control

    Store your information locally, work offline, and protect sensitive data with AES-256 database encryption and built-in PGP email encryption.

  • Flexible Ways to Work

    Use EPIM as a standard Windows application or run the portable version from a USB drive, with access to locally stored data even when you are offline.

  • Integrations and Synchronization

    Synchronize supported EPIM data with Google, Microsoft 365, iCloud, Nextcloud, Android, iOS, EPIM Cloud, and other compatible services.

Ready to Make the Switch?

Try the complete EPIM Pro experience free for 30 days, or start with EPIM Mail for essential everyday organization.

EPIM Pro

Free for 30 Days

  • Sync with popular online services
  • Comprehensive automatic backup
  • Tags, cross-links, templates, and version history

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EPIM Mail

Free Forever

  • All core EPIM modules included
  • No purchase or registration required
  • Free for personal and commercial use

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Both editions include Mail, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Contacts, and Passwords, and are available in desktop and portable versions for Windows.