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Amie vs Kanbanize

Amie logo

Amie

Calendar & Time Management

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Kanbanize logo

Kanbanize

Project Management

Enterprise Kanban software for agile teams

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; Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Kanbanize covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Kanbanize actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Kanbanize differ
AttributeAmieKanbanize
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryCalendar & Time ManagementProject Management
Founded20202012

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 Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards
  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Workflow automation
  • Analytics
  • Timeline
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • 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 Kanbanize
  • Joining calls on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Slack huddlesnot Kanbanize
  • Turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasksnot Kanbanize
  • Pushing notes into Notion, HubSpot, Pipedrive or Linearnot Kanbanize

Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot Amie
  • Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot 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

Kanbanize

  • No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
  • SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
  • File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
  • A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Kanbanize

On request
  • Team$149/month
    • 15 users
    • Unlimited boards
    • Kanban analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO
    • Advanced security

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 Kanbanize if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want portfolio kanban.

Questions people ask

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

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