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Amie vs Melio

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Melio logo

Melio

Software

Simple business payments

From
Free
Rated
-

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.

Attributes where Amie and Melio differ
AttributeAmieMelio
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb, Mobile app
Founded20202018

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

Free

No 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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