# Alternatives to Motion AI auto-schedules your tasks into your calendar. Motion ranks #13 of 20 in Task managers, with an Alt Score of 71. It is proprietary, sold by subscription from $19/seat/month and available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Web. 8 of 11 checklist rows are verified against a public source. Source: https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/motion/ Category: Task managers ## Where Motion stands out - **Calendar sync (2-way)** — 8 of 19 apps with a verified answer have this ## Overview - **Who it's for**: Individuals and teams (freelancers, small businesses, sales and executive teams) who juggle many tasks, deadlines, and meetings and want their calendar managed automatically instead of by hand. - **What you get**: An AI task planner that auto-prioritizes and reschedules work based on deadlines and dependencies. A calendar assistant that timeblocks tasks directly into your schedule and syncs Google, Outlook, and iCloud calendars to avoid double-booking. Basic project management and meeting-notetaking features are also included. - **How it works**: You add tasks and deadlines (or import a project), and Motion's algorithm slots them into open time on your calendar based on priority and duration. When new tasks, meetings, or delays come in, it automatically re-times the remaining schedule rather than requiring manual rearranging. ## Profile - **License**: Proprietary (verified 2026-07-12) - **Pricing model**: Subscription (verified 2026-07-12) - **Starts at**: $19/seat/month (verified 2026-07-12) - **Platforms**: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web - **Status**: active (verified 2026-07-12) ## Ranked alternatives | # | App | Alt Score | Licence | Platforms | |---|-----|-----------|---------|-----------| | 1 | [Todoist](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/todoist.md) | 96 | ? | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS | | 2 | [TickTick](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/ticktick.md) | 92 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS | | 3 | [Amazing Marvin](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/amazing-marvin.md) | 87 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS | | 4 | [Any.do](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/anydo.md) | 87 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | | 5 | [Remember The Milk](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/remember-the-milk.md) | 87 | Proprietary | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | | 6 | [2Do](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/2do.md) | 84 | Proprietary | iOS, macOS, Android | | 7 | [Akiflow](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/akiflow.md) | 84 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | | 8 | [OmniFocus](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/omnifocus.md) | 79 | Proprietary | macOS, iOS, Web | | 9 | [Tasks.org](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/tasksorg.md) | 79 | GPL-3.0 | Android | | 10 | [Super Productivity](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/super-productivity.md) | 76 | MIT | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | | 11 | [Sunsama](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/sunsama.md) | 71 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS | | 12 | [Things](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/things.md) | 71 | Proprietary | macOS, iOS | | 13 | [Microsoft To Do](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/microsoft-to-do.md) | 68 | Proprietary | Windows, iOS, Android, Web | | 14 | [Vikunja](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/vikunja.md) | 68 | AGPL-3.0 | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | | 15 | [Google Tasks](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/google-tasks.md) | 55 | Proprietary | Web, iOS, Android | | 16 | [Nirvana](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/nirvana.md) | 50 | Proprietary | Web, iOS, Android, macOS | | 17 | [TeuxDeux](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/teuxdeux.md) | 50 | Proprietary | Web, iOS, Android | | 18 | [Structured](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/structured.md) | 47 | Proprietary | iOS, macOS, Android, Web | | 19 | [Taskwarrior](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/taskwarrior.md) | 47 | MIT | Windows, macOS, Linux | Alt Score = Verified coverage (90%) + Visibility (10%). See https://altcatalog.com/how-alt-score-works/ ## Feature comparison Legend: Yes / No / Partial / ? (not verified). | Task managers checklist | Motion | Todoist | TickTick | Amazing Marvin | Any.do | Remember The Milk | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Pricing model | Subscription | Freemium | Freemium | Subscription | Freemium | Freemium | | Starts at | $19/seat/month | $7/month or $60/year (Pro plan) | $35.99/year | $8/month (billed annually) | $4.99/month | $49.99/year | | License | Proprietary | ? | Proprietary | Proprietary | Proprietary | Proprietary | | Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web, Browser extension | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web, Browser extension | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web, Browser extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | | Natural language input | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes | Yes | | Recurring tasks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Subtasks depth | ? | Yes | Yes | Partial | Partial | Partial | | Projects & labels | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Priorities | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Reminders (time & location) | Partial | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes | Partial | | Shared lists | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Calendar sync (2-way) | Yes | Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | | Widgets | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Quick capture (global shortcut) | ? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes | | Offline | ? | Yes | ? | Yes | Partial | Yes | ## Sources Sources for Motion. Each alternative is sourced on its own page. - **License**: Proprietary — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “Motion or its third-party partners or suppliers retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Apps (and any copies thereof).” - **Pricing model**: Subscription — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “$19 /seat /mo” - **Starts at**: $19/seat/month — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “$19 /seat /mo” - **Platforms**: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “Requires macOS 11 Big Sur or later. Please use Motion on the web.” - **Status**: active — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “Start your free trial. Risk free. Cancel anytime.” - **Natural language input**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “Create action items with owners/dates.” - **Recurring tasks**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “Never forget a recurring tasks. Create daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly tasks and Motion's AI Task Manager will block time on your calendar regularly so you get them done on time.” - **Projects & labels**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “Label (if applicable): Assign relevant labels or tags to the task.” - **Priorities**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “Priority: Define the task's priority (e.g., ASAP, high, medium, low).” - **Reminders (time & location)**: Partial — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “Attendees receive reminder emails before the meeting begins. Default reminder times are pulled from the source calendar settings (e.g., Google/Outlook).” - **Shared lists**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “A workspace is like your team's home base — the place where projects, tasks, schedules, and members all come together.” - **Calendar sync (2-way)**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “The main calendar also determines which account Motion uses for uni-directional and bi-directional syncing.” - **Widgets**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-12) - Quote: “The widget displays today's tasks and events by default, so you're always up-to-date.” --- Ranked by verified data, never by who paid. https://altcatalog.com/trust/