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Amie vs Google Analytics

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Google Analytics logo

Google Analytics

Software

Get to know your customers

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Google Analytics data retention limited to maximum 26 months on standard properties, with automatic deletion after retention period expires
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Google Analytics covers Real-time analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Google Analytics actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Google Analytics differ
AttributeAmieGoogle Analytics
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb
Founded20201998

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Google Analytics

  • Real-time analytics
  • Audience insights
  • Acquisition tracking
  • Behavior flow
  • Conversion tracking
  • Custom reports
  • Mobile analytics
  • E-commerce tracking

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

Google Analytics

  • Website and web application analyticsnot Amie
  • Event tracking and user behaviour analysisnot Amie
  • Traffic source and conversion trackingnot 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

Google Analytics

  • Data retention limited to maximum 26 months on standard properties, with automatic deletion after retention period expires
  • Large and XL properties capped at 2-month data retention only
  • Age, gender, and interest data always expire after 2 months regardless of retention settings
  • Free tier does not include GA360 advanced features

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Google Analytics

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Analytics 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 Google Analytics if

  • You need real-time analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want audience insights.

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Google Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Google Analytics at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Google Analytics?
Amie starts at Free and Google Analytics at Free.
Does Amie or Google Analytics run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Google Analytics runs on 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 Google Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Google Analytics cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Google Analytics covers Real-time analytics, Audience insights, Acquisition tracking, Behavior flow.

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