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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Akiflow	Paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows +2	4 of 4	57.2
2	Sunsama	Paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows +3	4 of 4	55.3

1. AkiflowTop pick
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)
2. 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 Motion Details 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.

Best Motion alternative for most people

Reclaim.ai

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

Best Motion alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

FlowSavvy

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

Best Motion alternative for Mac

Akiflow

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

Best Motion alternative for Windows

Sunsama

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

Best Motion alternative for Linux

Sunsama

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

Best Motion alternative for iPhone and Android

SkedPal

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

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.