Softwr

Calendar & Time Management · head to head

Amie vs Bonusly

Amie logo

Amie

Calendar & Time Management

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Bonusly logo

Bonusly

HR & Recruiting

Employee recognition that builds culture

From
$3/month
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; Bonusly the free plan is capped at 8 users
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Bonusly actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Bonusly differ
AttributeAmieBonusly
Starting priceFree$3/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryCalendar & Time ManagementHR & Recruiting
Founded20202012

Identical on both: 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 Amie

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

Only in Bonusly

  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • Points-based rewards
  • Manager awards
  • Reward catalog
  • Automated milestones
  • Public recognition feed
  • Analytics & insights
  • Custom company values

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

Bonusly

  • Peer-to-peer recognition with points employees give each othernot Amie
  • Redeeming points for gift cards and rewardsnot Amie
  • Recognition inside Slack or Microsoft Teamsnot Amie
  • Tracking recognition patterns across teamsnot Amie
  • Company-wide awards programmes on the top tiernot 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

Bonusly

  • The free plan is capped at 8 users
  • Reward funding is separate from the subscription: a $10 gift card costs $10 on top of the per-user fee
  • The Bizy AI assistant costs $2 per user per month more, at $5 against $3
  • SAML single sign-on, awards programmes and a dedicated success manager are on the quote-only Organization tier
  • Advanced analytics and automations start at the Team tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Bonusly

$3/month
  • Core$3/month
    • Peer-to-peer recognition
    • Points-based rewards
    • Reward catalog
  • Pro$5/month
    • Everything in Core
    • Manager awards
    • Automated milestones
  • Custom$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Custom rewards
    • API access

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 Bonusly if

  • You need peer-to-peer recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want points-based rewards.
Bonusly review

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Bonusly better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Bonusly at $3/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Bonusly?
Amie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amie and $3/month for Bonusly.
Does Amie or Bonusly run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Bonusly runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Amie for free?
Yes. Amie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bonusly starts at $3/month.
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 Bonusly is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Bonusly cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Points-based rewards, Manager awards, Reward catalog.
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Amie

More on Bonusly

Keep looking

Other head to heads