Software · head to head
Amie vs Cron Calendar
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Cron Calendar no longer sold as Cron. Notion acquired it and renamed it Notion Calendar, and cron.com now carries that banner
- They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Cron Calendar covers Multi-timezone.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Amie and Cron Calendar actually diverge.
| Attribute | Amie | Cron Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Macos, Ios, Web | Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2020 | 2016 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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
- Smart suggestions
- Beautiful design
- Todoist
- Linear
Only in Cron Calendar
- Multi-timezone
- Team availability
- Menu bar access
- Google Meet
- Windows support
- Android support
Both cover
- Scheduling links
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Google Calendar
- Notion
- Zoom
- Macos support
- Ios support
- Web 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 Cron Calendar
- Joining calls on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Slack huddlesnot Cron Calendar
- Turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasksnot Cron Calendar
- Pushing notes into Notion, HubSpot, Pipedrive or Linearnot Cron Calendar
Cron Calendar
- Keyboard-driven calendar for people living in their schedulenot Amie
- Managing several Google calendars in one viewnot Amie
- Scheduling links for meeting availabilitynot Amie
- Joining video calls from the menu barnot 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
Cron Calendar
- No longer sold as Cron. Notion acquired it and renamed it Notion Calendar, and cron.com now carries that banner
- Tied to the Notion account system rather than standing alone
Pricing, plan by plan
Amie
Free- FreeFree
- Calendar
- Basic to-dos
- Integrations
- Pro$10/month
- Scheduling links
- Advanced features
- Priority support
Cron Calendar
Free- FreeFree
- Calendar sync
- Scheduling links
- Keyboard shortcuts
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 smart suggestions.
Choose Cron Calendar if
- You need multi-timezone.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want team availability.
Questions people ask
- Is Amie or Cron Calendar better?
- Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Cron Calendar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Amie or Cron Calendar?
- Amie starts at Free and Cron Calendar at Free.
- Does Amie or Cron Calendar run on more platforms?
- Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Cron Calendar runs on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, 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 Cron Calendar is typically brought in for.
- What can Amie do that Cron Calendar cannot?
- Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design, Todoist. Cron Calendar covers Multi-timezone, Team availability, Menu bar access, Google Meet. Both handle Scheduling links, Keyboard shortcuts, Google Calendar, Notion.
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