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Amie vs Basecamp

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
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Basecamp logo

Basecamp

Software

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Basecamp the free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Basecamp covers Message boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Basecamp actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Basecamp differ
AttributeAmieBasecamp
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb
Founded20202004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Basecamp

  • Message boards
  • To-do lists
  • Schedules
  • Documents & files
  • Group chat
  • Check-in questions
  • Hill Charts
  • Email forwards

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

Basecamp

  • Project management for a small team in one placenot Amie
  • Message boards and chat alongside to-dosnot Amie
  • Client collaboration, since guests are not chargednot Amie
  • Flat-rate project management for a larger team on Pro Unlimitednot 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

Basecamp

  • The free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage
  • Pro is $15 per user per month, so cost scales with headcount unlike the flat Pro Unlimited at $299 a month billed annually
  • Storage beyond the plan costs $50 a month per additional terabyte
  • Timesheet and the Admin Pro Pack are paid upgrades on Pro and only bundled with Pro Unlimited

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Basecamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp 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 Basecamp if

  • You need message boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want to-do lists.

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Basecamp better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Basecamp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Basecamp?
Amie starts at Free and Basecamp at Free.
Does Amie or Basecamp run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Basecamp runs on Web.
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 Basecamp is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Basecamp cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files.

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