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Amie vs HiBob

Amie logo

Amie

Calendar & Time Management

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
HiBob logo

HiBob

HR & Recruiting

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-

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; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and HiBob differ
AttributeAmieHiBob
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryCalendar & Time ManagementHR & Recruiting
Founded20202015

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 HiBob

  • Core HR
  • Onboarding
  • Time Off Management
  • Performance Management
  • Compensation
  • People Analytics
  • Engagement
  • Slack

Both cover

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

HiBob

  • Core HR system of record with automated workflowsnot Amie
  • Performance management, learning and skills trackingnot Amie
  • US and UK payroll, benefits and time trackingnot Amie
  • Workforce planning and compensation review cyclesnot Amie
  • Employee self-service for a distributed workforcenot 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

HiBob

  • Pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • Limited payroll functionality compared to dedicated payroll platforms
  • Smaller integration ecosystem compared to larger HR platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

HiBob

On request
  • Bob$undefined/month
    • Core HR
    • Onboarding
    • Time Off

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 HiBob if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want onboarding.

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HiBob: What modules does HiBob include?

HiBob includes Core HR, Time & Attendance, Performance & Goals, Compensation Management, Global Operations, and Analytics modules that can be selected based on organizational needs.

Source
HiBob: How is HiBob pricing calculated?

HiBob pricing is customized based on company size (1-49, 50-199, 200-999, or 1,000+ employees) and the specific modules selected. Pricing is on a per-employee basis.

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HiBob: Does HiBob offer a mobile app?

Yes, HiBob includes mobile app access as part of all plans, allowing employees to manage their HR tasks on the go.

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