Updated 14 Nov 2026 · prices read on vendor pages

11 best Motion alternatives in 2027

Reviewed by Mehmet Elmicenni, founder of Zekai•Prices checked 14 Nov 2026•How we check

The short answer

The best Motion alternatives in 2027 are Morgen (best overall, $30/mo), Reclaim.ai (best free plan: 1 user, 1 calendar sync) and Super Productivity (best open source, MIT). Motion itself starts at $29/seat/mo. Zekai checked these prices on vendor pages on 14 Nov 2026; 8 more are compared below, including 2 with a free plan and 3 open source.

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Morgen

$30/mo

7.0

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Reclaim.ai

$12/seat/mo · free plan

9.0

Best open sourceSee in table →

Super Productivity

Free to self-host · MIT

8.7

11alternatives compared

3with a free plan

4open source

$7/mocheapest paid · Todoist

$29/seat/moMotion starts at

01 · Zekai Price Ledger

Which Motion alternatives are worth it in 2027?

Motion costs $29 per seat monthly or $19 yearly, with no free plan. The closest paid alternatives for 2027 are Reclaim.ai, Morgen and SkedPal for automatic scheduling, plus Sunsama and Akiflow for manual planning. Super Productivity and FluidCalendar are the open-source options. All prices below were read on vendor pages on 14 November 2026.

Zekai Cost Finder · team1 person

Tool	Type	Starting price	Free plan limit	Best for	Cost for your team	Checked
MotionThe tool you are replacing	You are here	$29/seat/moPro AI, $29 per seat billed monthly or $19/mo billed yearly; Business AI $49 monthly or $29 yearly	No free plan	AI planner, projects and docs in one app	—	14 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
Akiflow Zekai score 7.5	Paid	$34/moPro, $34 billed monthly or $19/mo billed yearly ($228 a year); AI Meeting Assistant add-on $19/mo	No free plan	Manual time-blocking with a built-in AI assistant	—	14 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
Reclaim.ai Zekai score 9.0Best free plan	Free plan + paid	$12/seat/moStarter, $12 per seat billed monthly or $10/mo billed yearly; Business $18 monthly or $15 yearly	Lite: 1 user, 1 calendar sync, 1 scheduling link	Free calendar scheduler for one person	—	14 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
Morgen Zekai score 7.0Best overall	Paid	$30/moPro, $30 billed monthly or $15/mo billed yearly	No free plan	AI Planner with Swiss hosting	—	14 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
SkedPal Zekai score 7.7Cheapest paid	Paid	$14.95/moCore, $14.95 billed monthly or $9.95/mo billed yearly; Pro $21.95 monthly or $14.95 yearly	No free plan	Time-budget scheduling at a lower price	—	14 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
Sunsama Zekai score 8.2	Paid	$22/moPro, $22 billed monthly or $17/mo billed yearly	No free plan	One flat plan for a solo daily planner	—	14 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
Vimcal Zekai score 8.8	Free plan + paid	$35/moVimcal desktop and iOS, $35 billed monthly or $25/mo billed yearly; iOS-only app free	iOS calendar app only, free	Fast calendar for meeting-heavy executives	—	14 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
Todoist Zekai score 9.6	Free plan + paid	$7/moPro, $7 billed monthly or $5/mo billed yearly; Business $8 per user billed yearly	Beginner: 5 projects, 3 filters, 1-week history	Cheap task list with a usable free tier	—	14 Nov 2026	Pricing ↗
Super Productivity Zekai score 8.7Best open source	Open source	Free (self-hosted)	No limit, self-hosted (MIT)	Offline-first planner with timeboxing and Pomodoro	$0	15 Nov 2026	Code ↗
FluidCalendar Zekai score 6.0	Open source	Free (self-hosted)	No limit, self-hosted (MIT)	Self-hosted auto-scheduler, still early	$0	15 Nov 2026	Code ↗
Vikunja Zekai score 7.5	Open source	Free (self-hosted)	No limit, self-hosted (AGPL-3.0-or-later)	Self-hosted shared task manager	$0	15 Nov 2026	Code ↗
tududi Zekai score 7.5	Open source	Free (self-hosted)	No limit, self-hosted (MIT)	Hierarchical personal task manager	$0	15 Nov 2026	Code ↗

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02 · Free plan

Is there a free version of Motion?

Motion has no free plan. Its pricing page says to start a free trial and cancel anytime, then charges $29 per seat monthly or $19 per seat yearly for Pro AI. The help centre states purchases are non-refundable and cancelling does not trigger a refund.

Source: Motion pricing page, read 14 Nov 2026.

FreeNone

No free plan on the pricing page

Paid from$29/seat/mo

Pro AI, $29 per seat billed monthly or $19/mo billed yearly; Business AI $49 monthly or $29 yearly

03 · Free alternatives

What are the best free Motion alternatives?

Motion has no free plan, so the best free alternative is Reclaim.ai Lite: free forever for one user with 1 calendar sync and a 1-week scheduling range. Todoist Beginner is free with 5 projects and 3 filter views but is a task list. Super Productivity is free and open source.

Reclaim.ai

Best free planFree plan + paid

Lite: 1 user, 1 calendar sync, 1 scheduling link

Paid from $12/seat/mo

vs Motion →Zekai review

Vimcal

Free plan + paid

iOS calendar app only, free

Paid from $35/mo

vs Motion →Zekai review

Todoist

Free plan + paid

Beginner: 5 projects, 3 filters, 1-week history

Paid from $7/mo

vs Motion →Zekai review

04 · Open source

What are the best open-source Motion alternatives?

Super Productivity (MIT) is the most complete free planner, running on desktop, mobile and browser with no account. FluidCalendar (MIT) copies Motion's auto-scheduling but supports Google Calendar only and warns it is buggy. Vikunja (AGPL-3.0) and tududi (MIT) are self-hosted task managers without calendar auto-scheduling.

Super Productivity

MIT★ 23.7k GitHub stars · 14 Nov 2026

To self-host: Free desktop, mobile and web app; no account is required, data stays where you store it, and optional sync runs through SuperSync, Dropbox or WebDAV.

Commercial use: Yes (MIT).
Runs on: Desktop app for Windows, macOS, Linux; also Android, iOS and browser.
Setup: Easy · Install a desktop app or open the web app.
Last commit: 14 Nov 2026

Last release 6 Nov 2026

Zekai open-source page Source code ↗Managed hosting slot

FluidCalendar

MIT★ 1k GitHub stars · 14 Nov 2026

To self-host: Next.js 15 web app you host yourself; the README describes automatic task scheduling around Google Calendar and warns that the project is buggy and not recommended for production.

Commercial use: Yes (MIT).
Runs on: Server or PC able to run a Next.js 15 app plus its database.
Setup: Moderate · Needs Google OAuth credentials, a database and environment config.
Last commit: 21 Sep 2026

Last release 8 Sep 2026

Zekai open-source page Source code ↗Managed hosting slot

Vikunja

AGPL-3.0-or-later★ 6.1k GitHub stars · 14 Nov 2026

To self-host: Self-hosted task manager under AGPL-3.0-or-later with a try-it demo site; the project also sells a hosted version and a Vikunja Pro tier for admin panel, audit logs and time tracking.

Commercial use: Yes; AGPL-3.0 means sharing changes if you run it as a service.
Runs on: Small server or VPS; install options are listed in the Vikunja docs.
Setup: Moderate · Server install from the docs; Docker or binary.
Last commit: 14 Nov 2026

Last release 5 Nov 2026

Zekai open-source page Source code ↗Managed hosting slot

tududi

MIT★ 3.6k GitHub stars · 14 Nov 2026

To self-host: MIT-licensed web app you run yourself, with tasks, projects, areas, notes, recurring tasks, an API, OIDC single sign-on and an installable PWA.

Commercial use: Yes (MIT).
Runs on: Self-hosted web app on a small server; clients use a browser or PWA.
Setup: Moderate · Server install and optional SSO set-up per the README.
Last commit: 6 Nov 2026

Last release 6 Nov 2026

Zekai open-source page Source code ↗Managed hosting slot

05 · Side by side

How does Motion compare with each alternative?

Motion Pro AI is $29 per seat monthly. Morgen is $30, Sunsama $22, Reclaim Starter $12, SkedPal Core $14.95 and Akiflow $34 on monthly billing. Reclaim and SkedPal schedule automatically; Sunsama and Akiflow plan by hand; Vimcal and Todoist cover meetings and tasks. Yearly billing lowers most of these prices.

Motion vs Akiflow

Paid$34/mo · checked 14 Nov 20267.5

The differenceSells one Pro plan at $34 monthly or $19 yearly with the Aki assistant and a hosted MCP connector included; the meeting-recording assistant costs $19 a month extra.

Switch to Akiflow ifyou want to drag tasks onto the calendar yourself and let Claude or ChatGPT manage them over MCP

Stay with Motion ifyou want Motion's AI Docs, projects and per-seat team billing under one roof

Pros

Consolidates multiple calendars and task lists into one view.
AI assistant understands natural language for scheduling and task creation.

Cons

No permanent free tier, only a 7-day trial.
Effectiveness depends heavily on integrating with your existing tool stack.

Pros and cons from the Zekai review of Akiflow · Verdict: Unified AI Command Center

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Motion vs Reclaim.ai

Best free planFree plan + paid$12/seat/mo · checked 14 Nov 20269.0

The differenceLite is free forever for one user with 1 calendar sync and a 1-week scheduling range; Starter covers up to 10 seats and Business up to 100.

Switch to Reclaim.ai ifyou want automatic focus-time and habit blocks for free before paying for a scheduler

Stay with Motion ifyou need AI docs, project timelines and AI chat in the same workspace as your calendar

Pros

Automates flexible time blocking for tasks, habits, and routines.
Finds optimal meeting times across all attendees' schedules automatically.

Cons

Initial setup requires time to connect calendars, task managers, and set preferences.
AI suggestions can feel prescriptive until the system learns your patterns.

Pros and cons from the Zekai review of Reclaim.ai · Verdict: Intelligent Calendar Automation

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Motion vs Morgen

Best overallPaid$30/mo · checked 14 Nov 20267.0

The differencePro monthly is $30 and yearly is $15 a month; the page states Swiss hosting, desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, and 15% off for a year when switching from Motion.

Switch to Morgen ifyou want Linux and Windows desktop apps, Swiss hosting and unlimited calendar integrations at half price when billed yearly

Stay with Motion ifyou need team dashboards, Gantt timelines and time tracking that Morgen's pricing page does not list

Pros

Unifies multiple calendars and task lists in one view.
AI Planner assists with scheduling without forcing a rigid plan.

Cons

AI offers suggestions, requiring manual confirmation rather than full automation.
No permanent free tier available, only a 14-day trial.

Pros and cons from the Zekai review of Morgen · Verdict: Unified Calendar Command Center

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Motion vs SkedPal

Cheapest paidPaid$14.95/mo · checked 14 Nov 20267.7

The differenceCore schedules inside a 21-day window with one synced calendar; Pro extends it to 60 days with unlimited calendar accounts and integrated time tracking.

Switch to SkedPal ifyou want zone-based time budgeting and a 60-day scheduling window for under $15 a month

Stay with Motion ifyou want AI chat, docs and projects bundled with scheduling instead of a scheduler alone

Pros

Automatically time-blocks tasks from a to-do list into your calendar.
Adapts and reschedules intelligently when plans change.

Cons

No permanently free plan available, only a 14-day trial.
Can have a learning curve to fully utilize its AI scheduling logic.

Pros and cons from the Zekai review of SkedPal · Verdict: Intelligent Time-Blocking Assistant

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Motion vs Sunsama

Paid$22/mo · checked 14 Nov 20268.2

The differenceOffers a single Pro plan at $22 monthly or $17 yearly with unlimited integrations plus AI, MCP and Zapier access; SSO, SAML and SCIM sit in a custom Enterprise tier.

Switch to Sunsama ifyou want one flat-priced plan with unlimited integrations and no AI credit metering

Stay with Motion ifyou need Business AI features such as capacity planning, Gantt charts and permissions for a team

Pros

Integrates tasks from email, calendars, and project tools into one view.
Guided daily planning promotes realistic workloads and prevents burnout.

Cons

No free-forever plan; premium pricing may be high for some users.
Primarily a daily planner, less suited for long-term project management.

Pros and cons from the Zekai review of Sunsama · Verdict: Calm, focused daily planning.

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Motion vs Vimcal

Free plan + paid$35/mo · checked 14 Nov 20268.8

The differenceA calendar and booking tool rather than a task planner: the iOS app is free, and $35 a month or $25 yearly adds desktop apps, group polls and personal booking links.

Switch to Vimcal ifyour main problem is time zones, availability sharing and booking links, not planning tasks

Stay with Motion ifyou want tasks and projects scheduled into your free calendar slots automatically

Pros

Dedicated 'Vimcal EA' tier with specific assistant workflows.
Extremely fast interface (

Cons

Vimcal EA plan is significantly more expensive than standard calendar tools.
Advanced features can have a learning curve for new users.

Pros and cons from the Zekai review of Vimcal · Verdict: Powerhouse EA Calendar

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Motion vs Todoist

Free plan + paid$7/mo · checked 14 Nov 20269.6

The differenceBeginner is free with 5 personal projects and 3 filter views; Pro at $7 monthly or $5 yearly adds calendar layout, task duration and deadlines.

Switch to Todoist ifyou want a low-cost task list with calendar layout and a free tier you can keep

Stay with Motion ifyou want an AI planner that places tasks into calendar gaps without manual dragging

Pros

Clean, intuitive user interface
Natural language task creation saves time

Cons

Free beginner tier limited to 5 personal projects
Advanced reporting history requires a Pro plan

Pros and cons from the Zekai review of Todoist · Verdict: Dependable Task Manager

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Motion vs Super Productivity

Best open sourceOpen sourceFree (self-hosted)8.7

The differenceCombines a planner, a schedule timeline beside calendar events, timeboxing and Pomodoro with Jira, GitHub and Linear imports; its feature list describes no automatic task scheduling.

Switch to Super Productivity ifyou want a free, private, no-account planner with time tracking and issue-tracker imports

Stay with Motion ifyou want AI to place tasks around meetings for you automatically

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Motion vs FluidCalendar

Open sourceFree (self-hosted)6.0

The differenceDescribes itself as an open-source alternative to Motion with automatic task scheduling, but supports only Google Calendar so far and carries a README warning that it is buggy.

Switch to FluidCalendar ifyou want to self-host an auto-scheduler and can accept a young, bug-prone codebase

Stay with Motion ifyou need Outlook sync, mobile apps and a vendor you can call

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Motion vs Vikunja

Open sourceFree (self-hosted)7.5

The differenceTask manager you host yourself, with a paid Pro tier for admin panel, audit logs and time tracking; the README lists no calendar auto-scheduling.

Switch to Vikunja ifyou want a self-hosted team task list and own the server it runs on

Stay with Motion ifyou want tasks scheduled into your calendar by AI

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Motion vs tududi

Open sourceFree (self-hosted)7.5

The differenceOrganises tasks into projects and areas with recurring-task rules, 26 languages and OIDC single sign-on; its feature list has no automatic calendar scheduling.

Switch to tududi ifyou want a private self-hosted task hierarchy with SSO and an API

Stay with Motion ifyou want AI to build your day around calendar events

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06 · What changed

Why do people leave Motion?

14 Nov 2026
Motion's pricing page lists no free plan and prices per seat: Pro AI is $29 monthly or $19 yearly, Business AI $49 monthly or $29 yearly. Monthly billing costs about 50% more than yearly. (source)
14 Nov 2026
AI usage is metered in credits: Pro AI includes 7,500 credits and Business AI 15,000; extra credits are priced at 39 cents per 100 on Pro AI monthly billing and 33 cents on Business AI. (source)
14 Nov 2026
Motion's help centre says purchases are non-refundable and that cancelling a subscription does not automatically trigger a refund. (source)

08 · FAQ

Questions people ask about Motion alternatives

What is the best alternative to Motion in 2027?

Morgen is the best overall Motion alternative on this page ($30/mo). For no cost, Reclaim.ai has a free plan (Lite: 1 user, 1 calendar sync, 1 scheduling link). To self-host, Super Productivity is open source (MIT).

Is there a free version of Motion?

No. Motion has no free plan; paid plans start at $29/seat/mo, checked on 14 Nov 2026.

Is there a 100% free alternative to Motion?

Yes. Super Productivity, FluidCalendar, Vikunja, tududi are open source and free to self-host. Reclaim.ai, Vimcal, Todoist have a free plan with limits, shown in the table.

What is cheaper than Motion?

SkedPal starts at $14.95/mo, against $29/seat/mo for Motion, as listed on each vendor's pricing page on 14 Nov 2026.

How much do Motion alternatives cost for a team of 5?

If each of 5 people buys the entry paid plan, at the prices Zekai checked on 14 Nov 2026, the monthly cost is Todoist $35/mo, Reclaim.ai $60/mo, SkedPal $74.75/mo, against Motion $145/mo for Motion. Team and business plans can cost more per seat. The Zekai Cost Finder on this page recalculates for any team size.

Which is better, Morgen or Motion?

Pro monthly is $30 and yearly is $15 a month; the page states Swiss hosting, desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, and 15% off for a year when switching from Motion. Choose Morgen if you want Linux and Windows desktop apps, Swiss hosting and unlimited calendar integrations at half price when billed yearly. Stay with Motion if you need team dashboards, Gantt timelines and time tracking that Morgen's pricing page does not list.

Why are people leaving Motion?

The documented reasons are: Motion's pricing page lists no free plan and prices per seat: Pro AI is $29 monthly or $19 yearly, Business AI $49 monthly or $29 yearly. Monthly billing costs about 50% more than yearly (14 Nov 2026); AI usage is metered in credits: Pro AI includes 7,500 credits and Business AI 15,000; extra credits are priced at 39 cents per 100 on Pro AI monthly billing and 33 cents on Business AI (14 Nov 2026). Each is sourced in the section above.

What is the best Motion alternative?

For automatic scheduling, Reclaim.ai, SkedPal and Morgen are the closest. For manual time-blocking, Akiflow and Sunsama. The right pick depends on whether you want the AI to place tasks or to place them yourself.

09 · Method

How did Zekai check this page?

Zekai independently reviews AI tools. For this page we read each vendor's own pricing and product pages and recorded the starting price, the free-plan limit and the date of the check. Only tools that do the same job as Motion are listed, and sponsors never change the order or the scores.

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Founder of Zekai. Reviews the alternatives pages and the price checks behind them.

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11 best Motion alternatives in 2027

Morgen

Reclaim.ai

Super Productivity

Which Motion alternatives are worth it in 2027?

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Reclaim.ai

Vimcal

Todoist

What are the best open-source Motion alternatives?

Super Productivity

FluidCalendar

Vikunja

tududi

How does Motion compare with each alternative?

Motion vs Akiflow

Motion vs Reclaim.ai

Motion vs Morgen

Motion vs SkedPal

Motion vs Sunsama

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Motion vs Todoist

Motion vs Super Productivity

Motion vs FluidCalendar

Motion vs Vikunja

Motion vs tududi

Why do people leave Motion?

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