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Calendar & Time Management · head to head

Amie vs Loom

Amie logo

Amie

Calendar & Time Management

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Loom logo

Loom

All industries

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Loom differ
AttributeAmieLoom
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb
CategoryCalendar & Time ManagementAll industries
Founded20202015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Loom

  • Screen & camera recording
  • Instant sharing
  • Video editing
  • Viewer analytics
  • Comments & reactions
  • Transcription
  • Custom CTAs
  • Drawing tools

Both cover

  • Notion

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

Loom

  • Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot Amie
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot Amie
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot Amie
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot 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

Loom

  • Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
  • AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
  • Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom 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.

Choose Loom if

  • You need screen & camera recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want instant sharing.

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Loom?
Amie starts at Free and Loom at Free.
Does Amie or Loom run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Loom runs on Web.
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 Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Loom cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Both handle Notion.

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