Software · head to head
Amie vs Melio
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Melio go (free) plan limited to one user only
- They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Melio covers Vendor payments.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Amie and Melio actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Melio
- Vendor payments
- Card to check
- Payment scheduling
- Approval workflows
- QuickBooks sync
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- FreshBooks
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 Melio
- Joining calls on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Slack huddlesnot Melio
- Turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasksnot Melio
- Pushing notes into Notion, HubSpot, Pipedrive or Linearnot Melio
Melio
- Accounts payable automationnot Amie
- Bill management and payment schedulingnot Amie
- Multi-vendor payment processingnot Amie
- Invoice receivables and payment collectionnot 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
Melio
- Go (free) plan limited to one user only
- ACH charges £0.50 per transaction beyond monthly allowance (5-50 free depending on plan)
- Card payment fees range from 2.9% to 2.9% plus £75 maximum
- International payments limited to select currencies only
- NetSuite integration only available in Unlimited plan (£80/month minimum)
Pricing, plan by plan
Amie
Free- FreeFree
- Calendar
- Basic to-dos
- Integrations
- Pro$10/month
- Scheduling links
- Advanced features
- Priority support
Melio
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Melio 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 Melio if
- You need vendor payments.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile app.
- You also want card to check.
Questions people ask
- Is Amie or Melio better?
- Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Melio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Amie or Melio?
- Amie starts at Free and Melio at Free.
- Does Amie or Melio run on more platforms?
- Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Melio runs on Web, Mobile app.
- 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 Melio is typically brought in for.
- What can Amie do that Melio cannot?
- Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Melio covers Vendor payments, Card to check, Payment scheduling, Approval workflows. Both handle Ios support, Web support.
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