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Airtable vs Amie

Airtable logo

Airtable

All industries

Create apps that perfectly fit your team's needs

From
Free
Rated
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Amie logo

Amie

Calendar & Time Management

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Airtable hitting a plan limit blocks adding records or attachments entirely until you upgrade, rather than degrading gracefully; Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app
  • They diverge on capability: Airtable covers Spreadsheet-database hybrid, Amie covers Combined calendar and todos.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Airtable and Amie actually diverge.

Attributes where Airtable and Amie differ
AttributeAirtableAmie
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, DesktopMacos, Ios, Web
CategoryAll industriesCalendar & Time Management
Founded20122020

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

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 Airtable

  • Spreadsheet-database hybrid
  • Custom views
  • Automation
  • Forms
  • Integrations
  • Mobile apps
  • Real-time collaboration
  • API access

Only in Amie

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

What people use each for

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

Airtable

  • Structured team databases with grid, calendar and kanban viewsnot Amie
  • Lightweight internal tools built on shared recordsnot Amie
  • Automations between Airtable and other systemsnot Amie
  • Sharing read-only views with collaborators, who are not chargednot Amie
  • Collecting submissions through forms without paying for a seatnot Amie

Amie

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

Where each one falls short

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

Airtable

  • Hitting a plan limit blocks adding records or attachments entirely until you upgrade, rather than degrading gracefully
  • Team is $20 per user per month and Business $45, both at the annual rate
  • Automation and API usage are capped by plan
  • Enterprise Scale pricing is not published

Amie

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Airtable

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited bases
    • 1,000 records per base
    • Up to 5 editors
  • Team$20/month per editor annual
    • 50,000 records per base
    • Unlimited automations
    • API access
  • Business$45/month per editor annual
    • 125,000 records per base
    • Advanced permissions
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise Scale$null/custom
    • 500,000+ records per base
    • Custom SLA
    • Dedicated support

Amie

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Airtable if

  • You need spreadsheet-database hybrid.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want custom views.

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.

Questions people ask

Is Airtable or Amie better?
Neither clearly leads. Airtable 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, Airtable or Amie?
Airtable starts at Free and Amie at Free.
Does Airtable or Amie run on more platforms?
Airtable runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop. Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web.
Can I use Airtable for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Airtable best used for?
Airtable is most often used for structured team databases with grid, calendar and kanban views, lightweight internal tools built on shared records, automations between airtable and other systems, sharing read-only views with collaborators, who are not charged. Of those, structured team databases with grid, calendar and kanban views and lightweight internal tools built on shared records are not what Amie is typically brought in for.
What can Airtable do that Amie cannot?
Airtable covers Spreadsheet-database hybrid, Custom views, Automation, Forms. Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Airtable: Is there a free Airtable plan and what does it include?

Yes, Airtable's Free plan is indefinite with unlimited bases, 1,000 records per base, up to 5 editors, 1 GB storage per base, 100 automation runs per month, and core features like Interface Designer and mobile apps.

Source
Airtable: How does Airtable handle permissions and viewers?

Airtable charges per editor only. Read-only viewers, form submitters, and people accessing share links are free on every plan, making it cost-effective for large viewing audiences.

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Airtable: What are Airtable's record limits?

Free plan has 1,000 records per base, Team plan has 50,000, Business plan has 125,000, and Enterprise Scale has 500,000+ records. Performance degrades past 100,000 records in a single base.

Source
Airtable: Can Airtable integrate with other tools like Slack?

Yes, Airtable integrates with Slack via Zapier or Make.com, allowing automation like sending Slack messages when records are created or updated. Airtable also has a native API for direct integrations.

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