Lightning vs EssentialPIM : Which is Better?

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Lightning

Lightning App Builder is a point-and-click tool that makes it easy to create custom pages for Salesforce1 and Lightning Experience. Developed by Mozilla Foundation

License: Open Source

Categories: Office & Productivity

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Thunderbird SeaMonkey

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EssentialPIM

EssentialPIM is a free Personal Information Manager that keeps up with the times and lets you manage appointments, tasks, notes, contacts, password entries, etc. Developed by EssentialPIM

License: Freemium

Categories: Office & Productivity

Apps available for Windows Android iPhone

Lightning VS EssentialPIM

EssentialPIM is a comprehensive personal information manager with strong email and task management features, while Lightning serves as a calendar and task management extension for Thunderbird, focusing on integration and simplicity.

Lightning

Pros:

  • Built-in calendar
  • Integration with Thunderbird
  • Open-source
  • Task management
  • Customizable reminders

Cons:

  • Requires Thunderbird for full functionality
  • Less user-friendly for beginners
  • Limited offline capabilities

EssentialPIM

Pros:

  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Email integration
  • Task management
  • Customizable interface
  • Rich text editor

Cons:

  • No mobile app
  • Limited collaboration features
  • Paid software

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