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Amie vs Google Chat

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Chat logo

Google Chat

Software

AI-powered team messaging and collaboration

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Google Chat not sold as a standalone product; it is included only with paid Google Workspace subscriptions (Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus)

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Amie and Google Chat differ
AttributeAmieGoogle Chat
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb
Founded2020Unknown

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 Google Chat

Nothing recorded that Amie does not also cover.

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

Google Chat

No use cases recorded yet. See the Google Chat review.

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 Chat

  • Not sold as a standalone product; it is included only with paid Google Workspace subscriptions (Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus)
  • Gemini AI features inside Chat, including message summarization and conversation insights, are limited to Business and Enterprise tier Workspace plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Google Chat

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Chat 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.
Amie review

Choose Google Chat if

Nothing in the data separates Google Chat from Amie on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Google Chat review

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Google Chat better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Google Chat at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Google Chat?
Amie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amie and On request for Google Chat.
Does Amie or Google Chat run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Google Chat runs on Web.
Can I use Amie for free?
Yes. Amie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Google Chat starts at On request.
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 Chat is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Google Chat cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design.
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