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Amie vs Balsamiq Wireframes

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Balsamiq Wireframes logo

Balsamiq Wireframes

Software

Low-fidelity wireframing that keeps focus on structure and content

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Amie has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Balsamiq Wireframes starter plan is capped at 10 projects and costs $16 per editor per month ($192/year)

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Balsamiq Wireframes actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Balsamiq Wireframes differ
AttributeAmieBalsamiq Wireframes
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Balsamiq Wireframes

Nothing recorded that Amie does not also cover.

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 Balsamiq Wireframes
  • Joining calls on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Slack huddlesnot Balsamiq Wireframes
  • Turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasksnot Balsamiq Wireframes
  • Pushing notes into Notion, HubSpot, Pipedrive or Linearnot Balsamiq Wireframes

Balsamiq Wireframes

No use cases recorded yet. See the Balsamiq Wireframes review.

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

Balsamiq Wireframes

  • Starter plan is capped at 10 projects and costs $16 per editor per month ($192/year)
  • Teams plan raises the cap to only 100 projects at $24 per editor per month; even Enterprise tops out at 400 projects
  • AI credits are metered per editor per month (500 on Starter, 1,000 on Teams, 2,500 on Enterprise), so AI features have a hard usage ceiling beyond the base seat price

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Balsamiq Wireframes

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Balsamiq Wireframes 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.
Amie review

Choose Balsamiq Wireframes if

Nothing in the data separates Balsamiq Wireframes from Amie on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Balsamiq Wireframes review

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Balsamiq Wireframes better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Balsamiq Wireframes at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Balsamiq Wireframes?
Amie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amie and On request for Balsamiq Wireframes.
Does Amie or Balsamiq Wireframes run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Balsamiq Wireframes runs on Web.
Can I use Amie for free?
Yes. Amie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Balsamiq Wireframes starts at On request.
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 Balsamiq Wireframes is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Balsamiq Wireframes cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design.
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