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Amie vs BusyCal

Amie logo

Amie

Calendars

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BusyCal logo

BusyCal

Calendars

The most powerful calendar app for Mac

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amie exact prices for Pro and Business plans not shown on pricing page; BusyCal mac and iOS only, no Windows or Android support
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, BusyCal covers Customizable views.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and BusyCal actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and BusyCal differ
AttributeAmieBusyCal
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebmacOS, iOS, iPad
Founded20202007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Calendars).

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
  • Todoist
  • Linear
  • Notion

Only in BusyCal

  • Customizable views
  • Weather integration
  • Natural language
  • To-dos
  • Travel time
  • iCloud
  • Exchange
  • CalDAV

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Macos support
  • Ios support

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

BusyCal

  • Schedulingnot Amie
  • Appointment bookingnot Amie
  • Time trackingnot Amie
  • Resource managementnot Amie
  • Team coordinationnot Amie

Where each one falls short

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

Amie

  • Exact prices for Pro and Business plans not shown on pricing page
  • Yearly commitment required to access 20% discount

BusyCal

  • Mac and iOS only, no Windows or Android support
  • Cannot sync iCloud calendars with Google Calendar directly, requiring workaround of hosting calendars on separate services

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

BusyCal

Free
  • Free EditionFree
    • Basic calendaring needs
  • Premium Subscription$39.99/year
    • Advanced features
    • 14-day trial available
  • Perpetual License$49.99/once
    • One-time purchase
    • Lifetime use

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 BusyCal if

  • You need customizable views.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, iOS, iPad.
  • You also want weather integration.
BusyCal review

Questions people ask

Is Amie or BusyCal better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and BusyCal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or BusyCal?
Amie starts at Free and BusyCal at Free.
Does Amie or BusyCal run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. BusyCal runs on macOS, iOS, iPad.
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 BusyCal is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that BusyCal cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. BusyCal covers Customizable views, Weather integration, Natural language, To-dos. Both handle Google Calendar, Macos support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amie: Does Amie offer a free trial?

Yes, Amie provides a 7-day free trial for new users to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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BusyCal: How much does BusyCal cost?

BusyCal offers a one-time perpetual license for $49.99 USD, a premium subscription at $39.99/year or $4.99/month, and a free edition for basic calendaring needs with 14-day trial for premium features.

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Amie: What billing options does Amie offer?

Amie offers both monthly and yearly billing options, with yearly billing providing 20% off the monthly rate.

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BusyCal: What calendar services does BusyCal sync with?

BusyCal syncs with iCloud, Google Calendar, Exchange, and CalDAV servers. However, you cannot directly sync iCloud calendars with Google Calendar through BusyCal; you must host some calendars on iCloud and some on Google.

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Amie: What features are included in Amie plans?

Both Pro and Business plans include unlimited Google and Apple calendars, unlimited todo lists, calendar in menu bar, pomodoro timer, unlimited meeting notes, AI scheduling, bot-free recordings, and chat with notes.

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BusyCal: What platforms does BusyCal support?

BusyCal is available for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

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BusyCal: What are BusyCal's key features?

BusyCal includes day/week/month/year/list views, availability panel for finding open time slots, timezone side panel, travel time trackers, and integrated to-do lists.

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