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Amie vs Brain.fm

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Brain.fm logo

Brain.fm

Software

Scientifically-designed music to enhance focus and productivity

From
$14.99/month
Rated
-

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; Brain.fm monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent)
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Brain.fm covers Neuroscience-designed music.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Brain.fm actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Brain.fm differ
AttributeAmieBrain.fm
Starting priceFree$14.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb, iOS, Android, Desktop
Founded20202015

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 Brain.fm

  • Neuroscience-designed music
  • Focus tracks
  • Relaxation tracks
  • Sleep tracks
  • Offline mode
  • Multiple genres
  • Cross-platform access
  • Ad-free experience

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

Brain.fm

  • Knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocksnot Amie
  • ADHD individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentrationnot Amie
  • Students preparing for exams with learning and meditation supportnot 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

Brain.fm

  • Monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent)
  • ADHD mode available only with active subscription; no trial access to specialised features
  • No offline mode documented; requires internet connectivity for audio delivery
  • Content library composition not published (proprietary vs. licensed music distinction unclear)

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Brain.fm

$14.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Brain.fm 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 Brain.fm if

  • You need neuroscience-designed music.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want focus tracks.

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Brain.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Brain.fm at $14.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Brain.fm?
Amie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amie and $14.99/month for Brain.fm.
Does Amie or Brain.fm run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Brain.fm runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
Can I use Amie for free?
Yes. Amie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Brain.fm starts at $14.99/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 Brain.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Brain.fm cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Brain.fm covers Neuroscience-designed music, Focus tracks, Relaxation tracks, Sleep tracks.

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