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Amie vs Raycast

Amie logo

Amie

Calendars

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Raycast logo

Raycast

Technology

Blazingly fast, totally extendable launcher

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amie exact prices for Pro and Business plans not shown on pricing page; Raycast the free plan includes 50 Raycast AI messages, 5 notes and 3 months of clipboard history
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Raycast covers Application launcher.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Raycast actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Raycast differ
AttributeAmieRaycast
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebMacos
CategoryCalendarsTechnology

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2020).

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
  • Macos support
  • Ios support

Only in Raycast

  • Application launcher
  • File search
  • Clipboard history
  • Snippets
  • Window management
  • Calculator
  • System commands
  • Extension ecosystem

Both cover

  • Todoist
  • Linear
  • Notion
  • Zoom

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

Raycast

  • App launchingnot Amie
  • Quick calculationsnot Amie
  • File navigationnot Amie
  • Snippet expansionnot Amie
  • Workflow automationnot Amie

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amie

  • Exact prices for Pro and Business plans not shown on pricing page
  • Yearly commitment required to access 20% discount

Raycast

  • The free plan includes 50 Raycast AI messages, 5 notes and 3 months of clipboard history
  • Advanced AI models are sold only as an add-on to the paid Pro plan at a further $8 per month on top of the $10 subscription
  • Free team workspaces cap sharing at 30 snippets, 30 quicklinks and 5 commands across all extensions
  • Teams Pro is $15 per user per month, billed per seat rather than per workspace

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Raycast

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Core features: Clipboard History, Quicklinks, Calculator, Snippets, Window Management
    • Thousands of community extensions
    • 3-month clipboard history
  • Pro$10/month
    • Raycast AI with advanced models
    • Unlimited clipboard history
    • Unlimited notes
  • Pro Annual$8/month
    • Same as Pro plan
    • Annual billing saves 20% compared to monthly
  • Teams FreeFree
    • No cost per user
    • Shared extensions, snippets, and quicklinks

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 Raycast if

  • You need application launcher.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos.
  • You also want file search.
Raycast review

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Raycast better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Raycast at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Raycast?
Amie starts at Free and Raycast at Free.
Does Amie or Raycast run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Raycast runs on Macos.
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 Raycast is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Raycast cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Raycast covers Application launcher, File search, Clipboard history, Snippets. Both handle Todoist, Linear, Notion, Zoom.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amie: Does Amie offer a free trial?

Yes, Amie provides a 7-day free trial for new users to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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Raycast: Does Raycast offer a free plan?

Yes. Raycast has a free plan with core features including clipboard history, quicklinks, calculator, snippets, window management, and access to thousands of community extensions.

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Amie: What billing options does Amie offer?

Amie offers both monthly and yearly billing options, with yearly billing providing 20% off the monthly rate.

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Raycast: How much does Raycast Pro cost?

Raycast Pro costs $10 per month or $8 per month when billed annually, saving 20% with yearly subscription.

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Amie: What features are included in Amie plans?

Both Pro and Business plans include unlimited Google and Apple calendars, unlimited todo lists, calendar in menu bar, pomodoro timer, unlimited meeting notes, AI scheduling, bot-free recordings, and chat with notes.

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Raycast: Does Raycast offer team plans?

Yes. Teams Free tier is available at no cost per user with shared extensions and snippets. Teams Pro costs $15 per user per month with unlimited team members.

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