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Amie vs OmniFocus 3

Amie logo

Amie

Calendar & Time Management

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OmniFocus 3 logo

OmniFocus 3

Productivity

Professional task management for complex workflows

From
$39.99/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 3 apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and OmniFocus 3 actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and OmniFocus 3 differ
AttributeAmieOmniFocus 3
Starting priceFree$39.99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebMacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web
CategoryCalendar & Time ManagementProductivity
Founded20201993

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 OmniFocus 3

  • GTD-based task organization
  • Projects and subprojects
  • Contexts and tags
  • Custom perspectives
  • Automation
  • Quick entry
  • Sync across devices
  • Deferred and due dates

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 3
  • Joining calls on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Slack huddlesnot OmniFocus 3
  • Turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasksnot OmniFocus 3
  • Pushing notes into Notion, HubSpot, Pipedrive or Linearnot OmniFocus 3

OmniFocus 3

  • Getting Things Done style task and project management on Apple devicesnot Amie
  • Capturing tasks with contexts, defer dates and review cyclesnot Amie
  • Syncing a personal task database across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Watchnot 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 3

  • Apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app
  • Web access is not included with a perpetual licence and costs an extra $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year
  • The Pro perpetual licence costs $149.99 against $74.99 for Standard
  • Future major upgrades are a paid discount rather than free for perpetual licence holders
  • The $99.99 per year subscription is the only option that bundles Pro plus web access

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

OmniFocus 3

$39.99/year
  • Standard$39.99/year
    • Mac and iOS apps
    • Cloud sync
    • Core features
  • Pro$99.99/year
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced automation
    • Perspective management

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 3 if

  • You need gtd-based task organization.
  • You work on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web.
  • You also want projects and subprojects.
OmniFocus 3 review

Questions people ask

Is Amie or OmniFocus 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and OmniFocus 3 at $39.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or OmniFocus 3?
Amie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amie and $39.99/year for OmniFocus 3.
Does Amie or OmniFocus 3 run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. OmniFocus 3 runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web.
Can I use Amie for free?
Yes. Amie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OmniFocus 3 starts at $39.99/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 3 is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that OmniFocus 3 cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization, Projects and subprojects, Contexts and tags, Custom perspectives.
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