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6.5 / 10

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OPENNESS 6/10API 2/3 · Export 0/3 · Contract 2/2 · Integrations 2/2

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Contract

Motion offers monthly billing and the terms let you cancel any subscription. usemotion.com, checked 10 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Connections

Zapier lists a Motion integration. zapier.com, checked 10 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Motion runs an integrations page listing its native integrations. usemotion.com, checked 10 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

What it does

AI calendar and project management — automatically plans your day by scheduling tasks, meetings, and project work. Add tasks and deadlines, Motion figures out when to do each one based on priority and available time. Reschedules in real time when things change. Individual: $29/month (annual). Team: $29/seat/month. 7-day free trial. No free tier.

Strengths

AI auto-scheduling genuinely saves time — no more deciding what to do next
Combines calendar, task management, and project management
Intelligent prioritization when you are overwhelmed
Meeting scheduler eliminates scheduling back-and-forth

Weaknesses

No free plan — $29/month significant vs free alternatives
AI scheduling can feel rigid when you disagree
Limited integrations vs Asana or Monday.com
Learning curve to trust the AI scheduler

Key features

Add tasks and deadlines — Motion auto-schedules into your calendar
AI reschedules your day in real time when meetings shift
Manage team projects with automatic task assignment
Smart meeting scheduler eliminates back-and-forth emails
Single view of tasks, meetings, and project work across calendars

AI features

AI scheduling engine automatically plans your day, prioritizes tasks, reschedules when changes happen, and optimizes your calendar. AI project management auto-assigns and schedules team tasks by deadline and capacity.

STOA verdict

One of the most practical AI productivity tools. If you struggle with time management and calendar overwhelm, Motion makes a real difference. The $29/month feels steep vs free alternatives but time savings often pay for themselves in the first week.