Motion alternatives · Daily Planners
Alternatives to Motion with a one-time purchase
The Motion listing shows no one-time purchase. 15 of the 69 other daily planner apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Motion is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29). 12 of them are free or have a free plan.
15 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Motion
- 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.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Structured
Visual day planner that puts tasks and events on one timeline
- Structured starts at $2.99 to $7.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Structured has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Motion lists a Windows app.
- Structured can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Ellie
Daily planner with a brain dump list and calendar timeboxing
- Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Ellie has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Motion lists an Android app.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $4.99
TimeFinder
Drag-and-drop time-blocking planner with color-coded schedules
- TimeFinder starts at $4.99 to $79.99 per item (US App Store in-app purchases; basis not shown). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- TimeFinder has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- TimeFinder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- TimeFinder also covers templates and time blocking.
- Free plan · from $3.49/mo
Taskito
Timeline-based daily planner and to-do list for mobile and web
- Taskito starts at $3.49 per month, or $7.99 to $19.99 per year (US App Store). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Taskito has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Motion lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Taskito can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from ₹4,790.95/yr
EPIM (EssentialPIM)
Windows organizer for email, calendar, tasks, notes and passwords
- EPIM (EssentialPIM) starts at ₹4,790.95 per year (as shown to a visitor in India). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- EPIM (EssentialPIM) has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Motion lists a web app.
- Only Motion lists a macOS app.
- Free trial · from $29.99 one-time
Chunk
Menu bar time-blocking app for Mac, sold as a one-time license
- Chunk starts at $29.99 one-time (Lifetime License, 2 Macs). 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.
- Chunk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $4.99/mo
Finalist
Day-per-page planner for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Finalist starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store). 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 and Android apps.
- Finalist can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- From $4.99 one-time
Parchment
Daily page joining Apple Calendar, Reminders and a dated note
- Parchment starts at $4.99 one-time purchase. 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 and Android apps.
- Parchment can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Planmore
Paper-style planner app for iPhone and iPad
- Planmore starts at $2.99 per month, $14.99 per year or $29.99 one-time (US App Store). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Planmore 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.
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Power Planner
Homework planner with class schedules and GPA calculation
- Power Planner starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (Premium, unlocks every platform). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Power Planner has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
- Power Planner can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Motion also covers meeting notes, auto-scheduling and booking links.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Arcush
Minimal time-blocking daily planner for iPhone
- Arcush starts at $3.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $24.99 lifetime (US App Store). Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29).
- Arcush 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.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Motion that you buy once?
Yes. Day Flow, Structured, Ellie, TimeFinder, Taskito, EPIM (EssentialPIM), Chunk, Finalist and 7 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Motion once instead of subscribing?
The Motion listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these daily planner apps are free?
Day Flow, Structured, Ellie, TimeFinder, Taskito, EPIM (EssentialPIM), Planmore, Power Planner and 4 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Motion: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.