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Abstract vs Amie

Abstract logo

Abstract

Software

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app
  • They diverge on capability: Abstract covers Version control, Amie covers Combined calendar and todos.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and Amie actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and Amie differ
AttributeAbstractAmie
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsMacos, WebMacos, Ios, Web
Founded20152020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Only in Amie

  • Combined calendar and todos
  • Scheduling links
  • Smart suggestions
  • Beautiful design
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Google Calendar
  • Todoist
  • Linear

Both cover

  • Notion

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot Amie
  • Version controlnot Amie
  • Asset managementnot Amie
  • Team collaborationnot Amie

Amie

  • Recording meetings and generating summaries and action itemsnot Abstract
  • Joining calls on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Slack huddlesnot Abstract
  • Turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasksnot Abstract
  • Pushing notes into Notion, HubSpot, Pipedrive or Linearnot Abstract

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

Amie

  • Runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app
  • Pricing is not published on the product page

Pricing, plan by plan

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

Amie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Calendar
    • Basic to-dos
    • Integrations
  • Pro$10/month
    • Scheduling links
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Choose Amie if

  • You need combined calendar and todos.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Ios, Web.
  • You also want scheduling links.
Amie review

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or Amie better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract starts at Free and Amie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Abstract or Amie?
Abstract starts at Free and Amie at Free.
Does Abstract or Amie run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what Amie is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that Amie cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Both handle Notion.
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