| Essential | |
| Type: | Compilation |
| Artist: | Kate Ryan |
| Cover: | Kate_ryan-essential.png |
| Released: | June 2008 (Belgium) |
| Recorded: | 2001–2008 |
| Genre: | Trance, Eurodance, house |
| Label: | EMI/Capitol Records |
| Prev Title: | Free |
| Prev Year: | 2008 |
| Next Title: | French Connection |
| Next Year: | 2009 |
Essential is the first compilation released by Kate Ryan. The album was released by the labels EMI and Capitol in early June 2008.