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Motion
From $29/mo · ranked #15 of 21
★ 4.1 / 5 · 2.0k user reviews
· Capterra + App Store, cross-referenced · display-only, not part of the SoftwareScore
58
SoftwareScore · ranked #15
An AI calendar that auto-schedules your tasks around meetings, powerful automation for a busy calendar, at a premium price with no free tier.
Value (price vs capability) 3
Ease of use 6
Power & automation 8
Collaboration 6
Views & planning 7
Cross-platform & capture 7
Data ownership / export 4
Motion pros and cons
Pros
- AI auto-schedules tasks around your meetings
- Combines calendar, tasks, and projects
- Genuinely useful for an overloaded calendar
Cons
- Premium price with no free tier
- The automation can feel opaque or rigid
- Overkill for simple to-do lists
Best for busy people who want software to build their daily schedule automatically.
Skip it if you prefer to plan your own day or want a free option.
On the SoftwareScore, Motion is strongest on Power & automation (8/10) and weakest on Value (price vs capability) (3/10). That's what drives its 58/100.
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