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Amie vs Zeplin

Amie logo

Amie

Software

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
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Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Software

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Zeplin differ
AttributeAmieZeplin
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20202014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Zeplin

  • Design specs
  • Asset export
  • Code snippets
  • Design tokens
  • Comments
  • Version control
  • Handoff workflow
  • Accessibility checks

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

Zeplin

  • Handing off design specs from Figma or Sketch to developersnot Amie
  • Sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering teamnot Amie
  • Reviewing and commenting on design versionsnot 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

Zeplin

  • The free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • Free plan AI reviews are capped at 3 per week
  • Role based permissions require the Advanced plan or higher
  • Single sign on, multi factor authentication, activity logs and invoiced billing are Enterprise only
  • Priority 24 hour support is Enterprise only
  • Basic plan caps screens at 1,000 per project and is priced per project rather than per seat
  • Enterprise pricing is by quote with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

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

Zeplin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • 1 workspace
    • Basic specs
  • Starter$19/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Multiple workspaces
    • Advanced specs
  • Professional$49/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Team collaboration
    • Admin controls

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 Zeplin if

  • You need design specs.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want asset export.

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Zeplin?
Amie starts at Free and Zeplin at Free.
Does Amie or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
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 Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Zeplin cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.

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