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Motion alternatives
Motion compared with 12 alternatives: Reclaim.ai, Akiflow, Sunsama, Morgen, Routine and 7 more.
Motion is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29). 6 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotionThis tool | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Reclaim.ai | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Akiflow | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Sunsama | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Morgen | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Routine | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Aftertone | Free trial · from $16.67/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| Day Flow | Free plan · from $7.99 | Yes | iOS |
| Doobies | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| FlowSavvy | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Koala For Work | Free trial · from £18/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows |
| Lifestack | Free trial · from $50/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Open Sunsama | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Motion
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Reclaim.ai
AI scheduling layer for Google Calendar and Outlook
- Reclaim.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Reclaim.ai has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Motion lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Reclaim.ai also covers time blocking and habit tracking.
- Motion also covers meeting notes.
Suits: Google Calendar or Outlook users who want focus time and tasks scheduled for them
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Akiflow
Time-blocking planner that pulls tasks from other apps into one inbox
- Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Akiflow also covers time blocking.
- Motion also covers meeting notes and auto-scheduling.
Suits: People whose tasks are spread across email, chat and project tools
- Free trial · from $17/mo
Sunsama
Daily planner with guided planning routines and calendar timeboxing
- Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Only Sunsama lists a Linux app.
- Sunsama also covers time blocking, Pomodoro timer and goals.
- Motion also covers meeting notes and booking links.
Suits: Professionals who want a fixed routine for planning each workday
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Morgen
Calendar and daily planner with AI-suggested time blocking
- Morgen starts at $15 per month, billed yearly. Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Only Morgen lists a Linux app.
- Morgen also covers time blocking.
- Motion also covers meeting notes.
Suits: People managing calendars across Google, Outlook and Apple accounts
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Routine
Planner combining tasks, calendar and notes, with an AI assistant
- Routine starts at $5 per month, billed yearly. Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Routine has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Routine lists a Linux app.
- Routine also covers notes and time blocking.
- Motion also covers auto-scheduling and booking links.
Suits: People who want tasks, calendar and notes in a single app
- Free trial · from $16.67/mo
Aftertone
Mac planner with auto-scheduling and a single-task focus screen
- Aftertone starts at $16.67 per month, billed yearly ($200), or $20 billed monthly. Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Only Motion lists a web app.
- Only Motion lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Aftertone also covers time blocking and kanban boards.
- Motion also covers meeting notes and booking links.
Suits: Solo Mac users who plan the day as time blocks on Google Calendar
- Free plan · from $7.99
Day Flow
Voice-driven AI daily planner for iPhone
- Day Flow starts at $7.99 per week, $19.99 per month or $79.99 per year (US App Store). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Day Flow has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Motion lists a web app.
- Only Motion lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Day Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who would rather talk through their day than type it
- Free
Doobies
Daily planner that compares what you planned with what you did
- Doobies is free. Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Doobies has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Motion lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Doobies also covers time blocking, time tracking, habit tracking and goals.
- Motion also covers meeting notes, auto-scheduling and booking links.
Suits: People who want to compare planned time with actual time each day
- Free plan · from $10/mo
FlowSavvy
Calendar that auto-schedules tasks and replans when things change
- FlowSavvy starts at $10 per month, billed yearly. Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- FlowSavvy has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Motion lists macOS and Windows apps.
- FlowSavvy also covers time blocking.
- Motion also covers meeting notes and booking links.
Suits: Individuals who want tasks placed on the calendar without manual time blocking
- Free trial · from £18/mo
Koala For Work
Work planner for ADHD that breaks tasks down and reschedules
- Koala For Work starts at £18 per month. Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Only Motion lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Koala For Work also covers natural-language input, time blocking and focus music.
- Motion also covers meeting notes, calendar and booking links.
Suits: Professionals with ADHD who find breaking work into steps the hard part
- Free trial · from $50/yr
Lifestack
AI daily planner that schedules tasks around your energy levels
- Lifestack starts at $50 per year, or $7 per month. Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Only Lifestack lists a browser extension.
- Only Motion lists a Windows app.
- Lifestack also covers time blocking and mood tracking.
- Motion also covers meeting notes and booking links.
Suits: People who want demanding work scheduled when their focus is highest
- Free plan
Open Sunsama
Self-hostable daily planner with time blocking and an MCP server
- Open Sunsama has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Open Sunsama lists a Linux app.
- Only Motion lists iOS and Android apps.
- Open Sunsama is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Open Sunsama also covers time blocking and kanban boards.
Suits: People who want Sunsama-style daily planning with code they can read
Limits worth knowing in Motion
- There is no free plan. A card is required for the trial, and Motion's terms say purchases are non-refundable.
- One person pays more than a team seat: Pro AI is $29 a month billed annually for an individual, against $19 per seat for teams.
- AI use is metered: 7,500 credits per seat a month on Pro AI and 15,000 on Business AI, with extra credits charged per 100.
- Gantt charts, time tracking, capacity planning and permissions are limited to Business AI.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Motion?
The alternatives to Motion in this directory are Reclaim.ai, Akiflow, Sunsama, Morgen, Routine, Aftertone, Day Flow, Doobies, FlowSavvy, Koala For Work, Lifestack and Open Sunsama. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Motion.
Is there a free alternative to Motion?
Yes. Doobies is free to use. Reclaim.ai, Routine, Day Flow, FlowSavvy and Open Sunsama have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Motion alternatives work on Linux?
The Motion listing does not include a Linux app. Sunsama, Morgen, Routine and Open Sunsama list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Motion?
Open Sunsama is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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