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Amie vs Harvest

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Harvest logo

Harvest

Software

Time tracking software for teams that care about where their time goes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Harvest the free plan is one seat and two projects, so it suits a solo freelancer and nothing larger
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Harvest covers Time tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Harvest actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Harvest differ
AttributeAmieHarvest
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Founded20202006

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 Harvest

  • Time tracking
  • Expense tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Project budgets
  • Team capacity
  • Detailed reports
  • Mobile apps
  • Browser extension

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

Harvest

  • Time tracking against projects and clientsnot Amie
  • Turning tracked time into invoicesnot Amie
  • Expense capture alongside billable hoursnot Amie
  • Team capacity and utilisation reporting on the paid plansnot Amie
  • Feeding billed time into QuickBooks or Xeronot 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

Harvest

  • The free plan is one seat and two projects, so it suits a solo freelancer and nothing larger
  • Team reporting and unlimited projects require the Teams plan at $9 per seat per month
  • Profitability reporting, timesheet approvals and custom reports need Enterprise at $14 per seat per month
  • SAML single sign-on is Enterprise only
  • QuickBooks, Xero and Stripe integrations are withheld from the free plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Harvest

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Harvest 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 Harvest if

  • You need time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want expense tracking.
Harvest review

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Harvest better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Harvest at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Harvest?
Amie starts at Free and Harvest at Free.
Does Amie or Harvest run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Harvest runs on Web, macOS, Windows, 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 Harvest is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Harvest cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Harvest covers Time tracking, Expense tracking, Invoicing, Project budgets.
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