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Amie vs OmniFocus

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OmniFocus logo

OmniFocus

Software

Professional-grade task management for power users

From
$99.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; OmniFocus exclusive to Apple ecosystem with no Windows or Android support
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, OmniFocus covers Custom perspectives.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and OmniFocus actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and OmniFocus differ
AttributeAmieOmniFocus
Starting priceFree$99.99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, Web
Founded20201989

Identical on both: 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 OmniFocus

  • Custom perspectives
  • Review mode
  • Forecast view
  • Tags
  • Automation
  • Apple Calendar
  • Siri
  • Shortcuts

Both cover

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

OmniFocus

  • Schedulingnot Amie
  • Appointment bookingnot Amie
  • Time trackingnot Amie
  • Resource managementnot Amie
  • Team coordinationnot 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

OmniFocus

  • Exclusive to Apple ecosystem with no Windows or Android support
  • No collaboration features make it unsuitable for team task management or delegation
  • Setting up repeating tasks is cumbersome with multiple configuration options
  • Lacks AI-powered features for advanced project management, load balancing, or contextual awareness

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

OmniFocus

$99.99/year
  • Subscription$99.99/year
    • All Pro features
    • Web access
    • Cloud sync
  • Standard (Perpetual)$74.99/one-time
    • Basic task management
    • Projects and contexts
    • Perspectives
  • Pro (Perpetual)$149.99/one-time
    • Custom perspectives
    • Advanced automation
    • Plugins support

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.
Amie review

Choose OmniFocus if

  • You need custom perspectives.
  • You work on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, Web.
  • You also want review mode.
OmniFocus review

Questions people ask

Is Amie or OmniFocus better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and OmniFocus at $99.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or OmniFocus?
Amie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amie and $99.99/year for OmniFocus.
Does Amie or OmniFocus run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. OmniFocus runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, Web.
Can I use Amie for free?
Yes. Amie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OmniFocus starts at $99.99/year.
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 OmniFocus is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that OmniFocus cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. OmniFocus covers Custom perspectives, Review mode, Forecast view, Tags. Both handle Macos support, Ios support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OmniFocus: Does OmniFocus offer a free tier?

No, OmniFocus does not offer a free tier. It requires purchase or subscription: $99.99/year subscription or one-time perpetual licenses at $74.99 (Standard) or $149.99 (Pro).

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OmniFocus: What is the free trial period for OmniFocus?

OmniFocus offers a 14-day free trial allowing full access to all features before requiring payment.

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OmniFocus: What platforms does OmniFocus support?

OmniFocus is exclusive to Apple ecosystem: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and web access. Not available on Windows or Android.

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OmniFocus: Can teams collaborate in OmniFocus?

No, OmniFocus lacks collaboration features and is designed as a solo task management tool. Users cannot delegate tasks, share projects, or assign work to team members.

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OmniFocus: Does OmniFocus support Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology?

Yes, OmniFocus is built specifically to support GTD with projects, contexts (tags), folders, perspectives, and a focus view for prioritization. It includes weekly review support and automation features.

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