Alternatives to Motion
AI auto-schedules your tasks into your calendar
Motion ranks #13 of 20 in Task managers, with an Alt Score of 63. It is proprietary, sold by subscription from $19/seat/month and available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Web. 8 of 11 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Individuals and teams (freelancers, small businesses, sales and executive teams) who juggle many tasks, deadlines, and meetings and want their calendar managed automatically instead of by hand.
An AI task planner that auto-prioritizes and reschedules work based on deadlines and dependencies. A calendar assistant that timeblocks tasks directly into your schedule and syncs Google, Outlook, and iCloud calendars to avoid double-booking. Basic project management and meeting-notetaking features are also included.
You add tasks and deadlines (or import a project), and Motion's algorithm slots them into open time on your calendar based on priority and duration. When new tasks, meetings, or delays come in, it automatically re-times the remaining schedule rather than requiring manual rearranging.
Where Motion stands out
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
How Motion compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Motion is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-12
Motion or its third-party partners or suppliers retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Apps (and any copies thereof).
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Pricing model Subscription verified 2026-07-12
$19 /seat /mo
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Starts at $19/seat/month verified 2026-07-12
$19 /seat /mo
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Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web verified 2026-07-12
Requires macOS 11 Big Sur or later. Please use Motion on the web.
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Status active verified 2026-07-12
Start your free trial. Risk free. Cancel anytime.
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Natural language input Yes verified 2026-07-12
Create action items with owners/dates.
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Recurring tasks Yes verified 2026-07-12
Never forget a recurring tasks. Create daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly tasks and Motion's AI Task Manager will block time on your calendar regularly so you get them done on time.
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Projects & labels Yes verified 2026-07-12
Label (if applicable): Assign relevant labels or tags to the task.
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Priorities Yes verified 2026-07-12
Priority: Define the task's priority (e.g., ASAP, high, medium, low).
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Reminders (time & location) Partial verified 2026-07-12
Attendees receive reminder emails before the meeting begins. Default reminder times are pulled from the source calendar settings (e.g., Google/Outlook).
https://www.usemotion.com/help/project-management/meeting-events/reference-meeting-events/notifications-and-reminders -
Shared lists Yes verified 2026-07-12
A workspace is like your team's home base — the place where projects, tasks, schedules, and members all come together.
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Calendar sync (2-way) Yes verified 2026-07-12
The main calendar also determines which account Motion uses for uni-directional and bi-directional syncing.
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Widgets Yes verified 2026-07-12
The widget displays today's tasks and events by default, so you're always up-to-date.
https://www.usemotion.com/help/getting-started/mobile-app/reference-mobile-app
FAQ
Yes. Todoist, TickTick and Any.do have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Tasks.org, Super Productivity and Vikunja — every license claim links its source.