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Amie vs Time Doctor

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Time Doctor logo

Time Doctor

Software

Employee time tracking and productivity monitoring

From
$4/month
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; Time Doctor historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Time Doctor actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Time Doctor differ
AttributeAmieTime Doctor
Starting priceFree$4/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows
Founded20202011

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 Time Doctor

  • Time tracking with timer
  • Activity monitoring
  • Screenshots
  • GPS tracking
  • Webcam monitoring
  • Reports and invoicing
  • Mobile apps
  • Team management

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

Time Doctor

  • Productivitynot Amie
  • Collaborationnot Amie
  • Task managementnot Amie
  • Organizationnot 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

Time Doctor

  • Historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise
  • HRIS and Payroll native integrations are paid add-ons at $200 per integration per month
  • Software Cost Insights add-on costs $3 per user per month on top of the base plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Time Doctor

$4/month
  • Basic$4/month
    • Time tracking
    • Reports
    • Mobile apps
  • Standard$6/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Activity monitoring
    • Screenshots
  • Premium$10/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • GPS tracking
    • Webcam snapshots

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 Time Doctor if

  • You need time tracking with timer.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want activity monitoring.

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Time Doctor better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Time Doctor at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Time Doctor?
Amie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amie and $4/month for Time Doctor.
Does Amie or Time Doctor run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Time Doctor runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
Can I use Amie for free?
Yes. Amie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Time Doctor starts at $4/month.
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 Time Doctor is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Time Doctor cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer, Activity monitoring, Screenshots, GPS tracking.

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