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Amie vs HEY

Amie logo

Amie

Calendars

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HEY logo

HEY

Productivity

Flat annual subscription email service from 37signals, with its own hey.com domain and a distinctive Screener

From
$99/year
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 exact prices for Pro and Business plans not shown on pricing page; HEY there is no free tier and no monthly billing option, so trying it beyond the trial means committing to a full year upfront.
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, HEY covers The Screener.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and HEY actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and HEY differ
AttributeAmieHEY
Starting priceFree$99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumPer user per month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebMac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android
CategoryCalendarsProductivity
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 HEY

  • The Screener
  • Imbox, Feed and Paper Trail
  • Reply Later stack
  • Focus and Reply mode
  • Screen sharing style clips
  • No tracking pixels

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

HEY

  • Someone who wants to replace Gmail or iCloud Mail entirely with an email service built around approving senders before they reach the inboxnot Amie
  • A user overwhelmed by newsletters and receipts who wants them automatically separated from person to person conversationnot Amie
  • A family that wants shared but individually addressed email under one annual plannot Amie
  • A small company wanting HEY for Work on its own domain with the Screener model for the whole teamnot Amie

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amie

  • Exact prices for Pro and Business plans not shown on pricing page
  • Yearly commitment required to access 20% discount

HEY

  • There is no free tier and no monthly billing option, so trying it beyond the trial means committing to a full year upfront.
  • Adopting HEY means changing your actual email address, not just installing a new client, which is a bigger migration than switching apps on an existing address.
  • The Screener and categorisation model is a real departure from a standard inbox, and some users take time to adjust or find it gets in the way for high volume mail.
  • Short vanity addresses carry steep additional annual fees, up to 999 US dollars a year for a two character address.
  • It does not connect to or manage existing Gmail, Outlook or iCloud accounts, so it cannot be used as a general client the way Mimestream or Apple Mail can.

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

HEY

$99/year
  • HEY for You$99/year
    • One hey.com email address
    • Screener, Imbox, Feed and Paper Trail
    • Billed annually only, no monthly option
  • HEY for Families$179/year
    • Covers up to five family members
    • Same features as HEY for You per member
  • HEY for Work$12/month
    • Per user, for organisations on a company domain
    • Admin controls for a team

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 HEY if

  • You need the screener.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want imbox, feed and paper trail.
HEY review

Questions people ask

Is Amie or HEY better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and HEY at $99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or HEY?
Amie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amie and $99/year for HEY.
Does Amie or HEY run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. HEY runs on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Amie for free?
Yes. Amie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HEY starts at $99/year.
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 HEY is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that HEY cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. HEY covers The Screener, Imbox, Feed and Paper Trail, Reply Later stack, Focus and Reply mode.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amie: Does Amie offer a free trial?

Yes, Amie provides a 7-day free trial for new users to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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HEY: Can I use HEY with my existing Gmail address?

No. HEY provides its own hey.com email address; it is not a client layered over an existing Gmail or other account.

Amie: What billing options does Amie offer?

Amie offers both monthly and yearly billing options, with yearly billing providing 20% off the monthly rate.

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HEY: Is there a free plan?

No. HEY offers a trial but bills annually only, with no free tier and no month to month option for individuals.

Amie: What features are included in Amie plans?

Both Pro and Business plans include unlimited Google and Apple calendars, unlimited todo lists, calendar in menu bar, pomodoro timer, unlimited meeting notes, AI scheduling, bot-free recordings, and chat with notes.

Source
HEY: What is the Screener?

A feature that holds mail from any new sender until the user explicitly approves them, before it appears in the inbox at all.

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