AppBreakup
Submit an app

Motion alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Motion: no free plan, and works well only if task estimates are accurate. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Motion, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Reclaim.ai currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1FlowSavvy logoFlowSavvyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 462.6
2SkedPal logoSkedPalPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
3Akiflow logoAkiflowPaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +24 of 457.2
4Sunsama logoSunsamaPaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 455.3
  1. FlowSavvy logo

    1. FlowSavvyTop pick

    Best for: People who want tasks auto-scheduled on their calendar without paying for Motion

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Motion

    Free-forever auto-scheduling of tasks onto your calendar.

    Pros

    • Capable free plan with unlimited auto-reschedules
    • Full apps for web, iOS and Android
    • Lower Pro price than most auto-schedulers

    Cons

    • Priorities and dependencies need Pro
    • Fewer integrations than larger competitors
    • Interface less polished than bigger apps
    Visit FlowSavvy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is FlowSavvy a good Motion alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026flowsavvy.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $10 USD/month billed yearly ($14 monthly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026flowsavvy.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days of Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026flowsavvy.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    Web, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026flowsavvy.app(opens source in a new tab)
  2. SkedPal logo

    2. SkedPal

    Best for: People with many competing priorities who want precise control over automatic scheduling

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Motion

    Long-running AI scheduler with detailed time maps for priorities.

    Pros

    • Time maps give precise control over when work happens
    • Automatic rescheduling as plans change
    • Personalised onboarding offered

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve
    • No free plan
    • Interface less modern than newer planners
    Visit SkedPal Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SkedPal a good Motion alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Core plan
    $9.95/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026skedpal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $14.95/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026skedpal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026skedpal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Schedules curated
    Over 10 million times
    Checked Oct 25, 2026skedpal.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Akiflow logo

    3. Akiflow

    Best for: Busy professionals who want tasks from many tools time-blocked on one calendar

    PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Motion

    Manual time blocking with a universal task inbox for more control.

    Pros

    • Universal task inbox from many integrations
    • Fast keyboard-driven triage and time blocking
    • Booking links included

    Cons

    • No free plan, and the trial needs a card
    • Expensive for a personal planner
    • Meeting notes cost extra
    Visit Akiflow Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Akiflow a good Motion alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026akiflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro monthly
    $34/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026akiflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro yearly
    $19/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026akiflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days, card required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026akiflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Sunsama logo

    4. Sunsama

    Best for: Knowledge workers who want a guided daily planning and shutdown routine

    PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Motion

    Guided daily planning for people who prefer deciding their own schedule.

    Pros

    • Guided daily and weekly planning rituals
    • Pulls tasks from many work tools
    • Warns when you overcommit your day

    Cons

    • No free plan, by design
    • Expensive for a personal tool
    • Mobile apps are less capable than desktop
    Visit Sunsama Compare with MotionDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sunsama a good Motion alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Pro plan
    $17/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sunsama.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly billing
    $22/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sunsama.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sunsama.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sunsama.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Motion alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Reclaim.ai logo

Best Motion alternative for most people

Reclaim.ai

Automatic time blocking for tasks and habits, with a free plan.

FlowSavvy logo

Best Motion alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

FlowSavvy

Free-forever auto-scheduling of tasks onto your calendar.

Akiflow logo

Best Motion alternative for Mac

Akiflow

Manual time blocking with a universal task inbox for more control.

Sunsama logo

Best Motion alternative for Windows

Sunsama

Guided daily planning for people who prefer deciding their own schedule.

Sunsama logo

Best Motion alternative for Linux

Sunsama

Guided daily planning for people who prefer deciding their own schedule.

SkedPal logo

Best Motion alternative for iPhone and Android

SkedPal

Long-running AI scheduler with detailed time maps for priorities.

Trevor AI logo

Best Motion alternative for working in the browser

Trevor AI

A cheaper task planner with AI time-block suggestions.

Motion alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Motion?

Reclaim.ai ranks first right now. Automatic time blocking for tasks and habits, with a free plan. FlowSavvy and SkedPal follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Motion?

Yes. Reclaim.ai (free plan + paid), FlowSavvy (free plan + paid) and Trevor AI (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Motion?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Motion alternatives work on Linux?

Sunsama runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Motion?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; works well only if task estimates are accurate; growing feature set adds complexity.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Motion, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.