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Amie vs Asana

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Asana logo

Asana

Software

Manage your team's work, projects, & tasks online

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Asana the free Personal tier is capped at 2 users, so it does not cover a small team
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Asana covers Multiple project views.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Asana actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Asana differ
AttributeAmieAsana
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20202008

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 Amie

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

Only in Asana

  • Multiple project views
  • Task dependencies
  • Milestones
  • Portfolios
  • Goals & OKRs
  • Workflow automation
  • Resource management
  • Reporting dashboards

What people use each for

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

Amie

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

Asana

  • Project planning & trackingnot Amie
  • Campaign managementnot Amie
  • Product launchesnot Amie
  • Event planningnot Amie
  • Agile & Scrum managementnot Amie

Where each one falls short

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

Amie

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

Asana

  • The free Personal tier is capped at 2 users, so it does not cover a small team
  • Timeline and Gantt views, reporting dashboards and time tracking all require Starter at $10.99 per user per month
  • Portfolios, goals, workload management and approvals need Advanced at $24.99 per user per month
  • Salesforce, Tableau and Power BI integrations are Advanced or above
  • Monthly billing costs more, at $13.49 and $30.49 against the annual rates

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Asana

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose Asana if

  • You need multiple project views.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want task dependencies.

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Asana better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Asana at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Asana?
Amie starts at Free and Asana at Free.
Does Amie or Asana run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Amie for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Amie best used for?
Amie is most often used for recording meetings and generating summaries and action items, joining calls on zoom, google meet, microsoft teams, webex and slack huddles, turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasks, pushing notes into notion, hubspot, pipedrive or linear. Of those, recording meetings and generating summaries and action items and joining calls on zoom, google meet, microsoft teams, webex and slack huddles are not what Asana is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Asana cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Asana: Does Asana have a free tier?

Yes. Asana offers a free Personal plan for up to 2 users, plus free trial access to paid plans.

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Asana: What is the starting price for Asana paid plans?

Asana Starter plan begins at $10.99 per user per month when billed annually, or $13.49 per user when billed monthly.

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Asana: Does Asana integrate with other work tools?

Yes. Asana offers 200+ integrations including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Jira, and Zoom.

Source

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