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Amie vs Flock

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Flock logo

Flock

Software

Organized team communication platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Flock the Starter plan only makes the most recent 10,000 messages searchable and caps public channels at 10
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Flock covers Team chat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Flock actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Flock differ
AttributeAmieFlock
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20202014

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
  • Scheduling links
  • Smart suggestions
  • Beautiful design
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Google Calendar
  • Todoist
  • Linear

Only in Flock

  • Team chat
  • Channels
  • Threads
  • File sharing
  • Polls
  • Integrations
  • Mobile apps
  • Slack

Both cover

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

Flock

  • Team messaging with channels, direct messages and file sharingnot Amie
  • Running polls, to-dos and reminders inside a chat workspacenot Amie
  • Video conferencing and screen sharing for small teamsnot 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

Flock

  • The Starter plan only makes the most recent 10,000 messages searchable and caps public channels at 10
  • Starter storage is 5 GB for the entire team, against 10 GB per member on Pro and 20 GB per member on Enterprise
  • Starter allows a single team admin and a single approved domain
  • Group video calls and screen sharing require the Pro plan; Starter is limited to 1-1 video calls
  • Group video calls are capped at 20 participants even on Enterprise
  • Single Sign-On and Active Directory sync are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise is quote only, with no published rate, and is positioned for organisations with 100 or more members
  • Unlimited auto-join and announcement channels require Enterprise; Starter and Pro get one of each

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Flock

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited chats
    • Channels
    • File sharing
  • Pro$5/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced search
    • 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.

Choose Flock if

  • You need team chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want channels.

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Flock better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Flock at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Flock?
Amie starts at Free and Flock at Free.
Does Amie or Flock run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Flock runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
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 Flock is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Flock cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Flock covers Team chat, Channels, Threads, File sharing. Both handle Macos support, Ios support, Web support.

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