Can AI replace Amie?
The core loop is buildable, but a dependable replacement becomes a real weekend or multi-day project. For Amie, combine calendar, tasks, contacts, and scheduling in a polished daily interface. The hard boundary is native polish, sync, calendar providers, mobile apps, and integrated communications, plus calendar integrations and reliability.
Replacing a paid app means you set it up and keep it running: hosting, updates and backups can be on you. What you give up.
01What it costs
Checked Aug 14, 2026 · source: amie.so.
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | 25 meeting-note credits one time; unlimited Google/Apple calendar connections and to-do lists; basic AI |
| Pro | $28.84 | $23.07/mo | Unlimited meeting notes, bot-free recording, chat with notes and AI scheduling |
| Business | $57.67 | $46.14/mo | Pro features plus custom templates/branding and ATS/CRM integrations |
| Enterprise | — | — | Custom security, support, deployment and enterprise controls |
Hidden costs: Team subscriptions are per seat and mid-cycle additions are prorated. VAT/taxes may be added, standard purchases are generally non-refundable, and USD cost moves with EUR/USD. Free meeting-note credits do not renew.
02Could AI build it for you?
The core job: Read one calendar, combine tasks and contacts in a daily view, publish availability, create conflict-safe bookings, and send confirmations and reminders.
What a working version needs:
- Google Calendar OAuth credentials
- PostgreSQL
- public deploy target
- Resend API key
- domain with HTTPS
Editorial comparison targets the Pro plan and a single-user booking service DIY substitute. Recheck price before merge.
03What you'd give up
- native polish, sync, calendar providers, mobile apps, and integrated communications
- multiple calendar providers
- team routing and round-robin
- payments
- timezone edge-case maturity
People still pay for Amie because people pay because one double booking or missed invite can cost more than years of subscription fees. The recurring cost buys OAuth refresh, webhooks, timezone databases, race conditions, reminders, deliverability, privacy, and uptime, not just the visible interface.
04The build prompt
The complete build prompt, plus 11 step-by-step prompts from research to launch, a design system file, a page-by-page spec, the data model and a launch checklist.
Get the Build Kit · $9 →One-time payment. Delivered on screen and by email.
05Free open-source starting points
- Cal.com: Mature open-source scheduling platform with calendar integrations and booking workflows.
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you decide.
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