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Amie vs Vimcal

Amie logo

Amie

Calendars

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vimcal logo

Vimcal

Calendars

The world's fastest calendar

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; Vimcal the free tier is iOS only; the desktop app for Mac and PC requires the $20 per month plan
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Vimcal covers Vim-style shortcuts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Vimcal actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Vimcal differ
AttributeAmieVimcal
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebMacos, Windows, Ios, Android

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Calendars), 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
  • Smart suggestions
  • Beautiful design
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Todoist
  • Linear
  • Notion
  • Web support

Only in Vimcal

  • Vim-style shortcuts
  • Time zone support
  • Speed optimization
  • Quick actions
  • Outlook
  • Google Meet
  • Windows support
  • Android support

Both cover

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

Vimcal

  • Fast keyboard-driven calendar management for executives with heavy meeting loadsnot Amie
  • Delegated scheduling by executive assistants across multiple executivesnot Amie
  • Sharing availability and booking links across time zonesnot 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

Vimcal

  • The free tier is iOS only; the desktop app for Mac and PC requires the $20 per month plan
  • Events created on the free tier carry a Created with Vimcal signature, and removing it requires the paid plan
  • Personal booking links, scheduling polls and team scheduling features are excluded from the free tier
  • The executive assistant tier costs $75 per month, or $62.50 billed yearly
  • SAML SSO, advanced security controls and a dedicated support manager are Enterprise only, and Enterprise is quote only with no published rate
  • The lower rates of $16.67 and $62.50 per month require yearly billing

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Vimcal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic calendar
    • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Pro$15/month
    • Scheduling links
    • Time zones
    • Team features

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 smart suggestions.
Amie review

Choose Vimcal if

  • You need vim-style shortcuts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time zone support.
Vimcal review

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Vimcal better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Vimcal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Vimcal?
Amie starts at Free and Vimcal at Free.
Does Amie or Vimcal run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Vimcal runs on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
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 Vimcal is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Vimcal cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design, Keyboard shortcuts. Vimcal covers Vim-style shortcuts, Time zone support, Speed optimization, Quick actions. Both handle Scheduling links, Google Calendar, Zoom, Macos support.

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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Vimcal: What is the cost of Vimcal after the free trial?

Vimcal costs $20 per month or $200 per year after the trial period ends.

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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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Vimcal: Does Vimcal require a credit card to start the free trial?

No, the Vimcal free trial is available with no credit card required.

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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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Vimcal: Does Vimcal offer team or enterprise pricing?

Vimcal supports team and enterprise deployments. Enterprise customers can contact Vimcal directly for custom quotes.

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