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Amie vs Paymo

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Paymo logo

Paymo

Software

Work & project management for teams

From
On request
Rated
-

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; Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Paymo covers Task management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Paymo actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Paymo differ
AttributeAmiePaymo
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop
Founded20202008

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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 Paymo

  • Task management
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Gantt charts
  • Resource scheduling
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Zapier

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

Paymo

  • Project management with time tracking and invoicing for agenciesnot Amie
  • Tracking billable hours and project profitabilitynot 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

Paymo

  • Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
  • The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
  • Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
  • Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Paymo

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • Basic features
  • Starter$4.95/month
    • Time tracking
    • Kanban
    • Invoicing

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 Paymo if

  • You need task management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want time tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Paymo better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Paymo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Paymo?
Amie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amie and On request for Paymo.
Does Amie or Paymo run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Paymo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
Can I use Amie for free?
Yes. Amie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paymo starts at On request.
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 Paymo is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Paymo cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Paymo covers Task management, Time tracking, Invoicing, Gantt charts. Both handle Ios support, Web support.

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