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Trevor AIMost similar to Motion in what it does, its category and its price.
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Reclaim AIHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5. Motion has none.
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ClockwiseFrom $7/mo, against from $19/mo for Motion.
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AkiflowRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Motion.
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At a glance
Green means better than Motion, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MotionBaseline | 4.2 | $19/mo | No | Automatically schedules your tasks into calendar time slots for you | |
| Trevor AI | 4.3+0.1 | $4/mo$15 less | YesMotion has none | Manual drag-and-drop time-blocking, AI-assisted but user-driven | vs Motion |
| Akiflow | 4.4+0.2 | $19/moSame price | No | Pulls tasks from every other tool into one daily planning view | vs Motion |
| Reclaim AI | 4.3+0.1 | $8/mo$11 less | YesMotion has none | Defends your personal habits on the calendar, not just meetings | vs Motion |
| Clockwise | 4.3+0.1 | $7/mo$12 less | YesMotion has none | Optimizes an entire team's calendars together, not just one person's | vs Motion |
 Clara | 4.2Same | $80/mo$61 more | No | AI scheduling assistant that works by email: copy Clara on a thread and she proposes times, handles every reply and reschedule, follows up with attendees and confirms the meeting on Google or Outlook calendars. | vs Motion |
 ThinkTask | 3.5−0.7 | Not listed | No | Paste your notes and ChatGPT turns them into tasks automatically - AI suggests who should do them based on past experience, and analyzes results into performance reports. | vs Motion |
 BeforeSunset | 4.0−0.2 | $8/mo$11 less | No | AI daily planner that builds a schedule from your tasks and tracks focus time with calendar sync. | vs Motion |
 Any.do | 3.7−0.5 | Free | YesMotion has none | Task manager for individuals and teams with an AI assistant that breaks big tasks into steps, plus WhatsApp task capture and reminders. | vs Motion |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Motion.
Trevor AI
4.3$4/mo
vs Motion$15 less+0.1Free plan
Manual drag-and-drop time-blocking, AI-assisted but user-driven.
- Manual drag-and-drop task-to-calendar time-blocking
- AI-suggested placement and duration estimates
- Free tier for standard use
Keeps scheduling control in the user's hands, not a fully automatic algorithm
Less hands-off than fully automatic scheduling competitors like Motion
Akiflow
4.4$19/mo
vs MotionSame price+0.2
Pulls tasks from every other tool into one daily planning view.
- Aggregates tasks from email, Slack, calendar, and project tools
- One unified daily planning view
- No self-serve free tier
Genuinely solves task fragmentation across multiple existing tools
No free tier to test before committing
Reclaim AI
4.3$8/mo
vs Motion$11 less+0.1Free plan
Defends your personal habits on the calendar, not just meetings.
- Automatic defense of personal habits and routines on the calendar
- Flexible events that reschedule around meetings
- Free tier for personal use
Specifically protects personal routines most calendar tools treat as low priority
Team features require a paid plan
Clockwise
4.3$7/mo
vs Motion$12 less+0.1Free plan
Optimizes an entire team's calendars together, not just one person's.
- Team-wide calendar coordination, not just individual optimization
- Automatic rescheduling of flexible meetings
- Focus time protection across multiple calendars simultaneously
Solves calendar coordination at the team level, a genuinely different problem than individual scheduling
Full value requires team-wide adoption, not just individual use
Clara
4.2$80/mo
vs Motion$61 moreSame
AI scheduling assistant that works by email: copy Clara on a thread and she proposes times, handles every reply and reschedule, follows up with attendees and confirms the meeting on Google or Outlook calendars.
- Schedules by email: copy Clara on a thread
- Proposes times, follows up and confirms meetings
- Group, internal and multi-time-zone scheduling
Free 14-day trial with no credit card
Trial is capped at 5 meetings
ThinkTask
3.5Not listed
vs Motion−0.7
Paste your notes and ChatGPT turns them into tasks automatically - AI suggests who should do them based on past experience, and analyzes results into performance reports.
- ChatGPT-powered task auto-generation from notes
- AI auto-tagging and task categorization
- AI-suggested task assignment based on skills and history
Auto-generating tasks from raw notes removes the biggest manual friction in task setup
Pricing isn't disclosed on the page reviewed
BeforeSunset
4.0$8/mo
vs Motion$11 less−0.2
AI daily planner that builds a schedule from your tasks and tracks focus time with calendar sync.
- AI-generated time-blocked daily schedules
- Calendar sync across personal and team plans
- Mood and focus tracking (Oasis tools)
Combines planning, scheduling, and focus tracking in one workspace instead of three apps
No perpetual free plan; only a trial period before billing starts
Any.do
3.7Free
vs Motion−0.5Free plan
Task manager for individuals and teams with an AI assistant that breaks big tasks into steps, plus WhatsApp task capture and reminders.
- AI assistant with Break It Down task decomposition
- WhatsApp task creation and reminders
- Lists, calendar and reminders in one app
Task decomposition addresses the real reason to-dos stall
AI features sit on the paid tiers
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Motion free?
Motion does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $19/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Motion?
Trevor AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Reclaim AI, Clockwise, Any.do.
What is the cheapest alternative to Motion?
Among paid plans, Trevor AI has the lowest starting price (from $4/mo). If you need it free, start with Trevor AI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.