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Information updated Nov 10, 2026

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Motion Review

AI calendar and project manager that auto-schedules work, priced per seat

6.8/10

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  • Web
  • macOS
  • Windows
  • iOS
  • Android
Free trial · $19.00/mo
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Our verdict

Motion suits people with deadline-heavy workloads who want a tool that builds the schedule for them instead of planning by hand. The trade-off is per-seat pricing with no free plan, plus a noticeable number of renewal and refund complaints on Trustpilot.

Best for: Individuals or small teams juggling many tasks around meetings who want automatic rescheduling when plans change

Skip it if: Anyone who needs a free plan or a cheap tool for many members

Pros

  • Auto-schedules tasks into the calendar by deadline and priority, syncing with Google Calendar, Outlook and iCloud
  • Combines tasks, projects, docs, AI Chat and an AI notetaker in one platform
  • SOC 2 Type II audit and a stated commitment not to train AI on customer data

Cons

  • No free plan; from $19/seat/month after the trial
  • Trustpilot has many 1-star reviews about charges after trial or cancellation and slow support replies
All pros and cons · Who is it for?

Pros

  • Mac, Windows, iOS and Android apps plus a public API

Cons

  • English-only interface; some reviewers find it overwhelming to learn

Best for

  • Teams that want tasks, projects, docs and AI meeting notes in one place

Skip it if

  • Anyone who mainly wants to work from a phone: the vendor says the mobile app is a companion to the web/desktop app

Experience & key features

What Motion is

Motion describes itself as an AI-powered super app for work that combines task management, projects, calendar, docs and meeting notes. The help center says the platform is built around projects, tasks, a calendar, docs, AI Chat and AI-generated workflow templates. In September 2025 the company announced a $60M raise at a $550M valuation and said it is moving toward an agentic work suite.

How it works

The centerpiece is auto-scheduling: you enter tasks with durations and deadlines, and Motion places them in free calendar slots and reshuffles when things change. Calendars sync with Google Calendar, Outlook (Office 365/Exchange Online) and iCloud, though Motion tasks do not sync to iCloud. There are Mac, Windows, iOS and Android apps, but the vendor says the phone app is a companion rather than a standalone product.

Pricing and value

The pricing page lists Pro AI at $19 and Business AI at $29 per seat per month, with a 33% saving for annual billing. The plans differ in AI credits (7,500 vs 15,000) and team features such as Gantt charts, time tracking and permissions. The Google Play listing mentions a 7-day free trial, and the App Store listing shows in-app purchases of $44.99 (monthly) and $294.99 (annual) without naming the plan. The vendor states purchases are non-refundable, and billing is also the main theme of negative Trustpilot reviews (TrustScore 3.7/5 from 579 reviews).

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Versus alternatives

If you only need a simple to-do list, Todoist or TickTick are cheaper and offer free plans. For larger team project management, Asana or ClickUp have broader ecosystems. Motion fits best for people who want a calendar that adapts to deadlines and accept paying per seat for that automation.

Screenshots

Motion iPhone app screenshot (App Store)
Motion iPhone app screenshot (App Store)
Auto-scheduled calendar in the Motion app (App Store)
Auto-scheduled calendar in the Motion app (App Store)
Tasks and projects view in Motion (App Store)
Tasks and projects view in Motion (App Store)

Plans & pricing

Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026

Pro AI

$19/mo/user

7,500 AI credits per seat per month (the pricing table lists 25 cents per 100 credits), unlimited storage. The pricing page lists $19/seat/month; annual billing saves 33% but the page does not state the annual price.

Business AI

$29/mo/user

15,000 AI credits per seat per month (the pricing table lists 19 cents per 100 credits). Adds team capacity planning, advanced dashboards, Gantt charts, time tracking, permissions, central billing and priority support.

Free plan limits
The pricing page shows no permanent free plan, only a free trial.
Free trial
7-day free trial · no credit card
Cancellation & refunds

Per Motion's help center, cancelling does not trigger an automatic refund; purchases are non-refundable, though Motion may issue a refund at its sole discretion.

Privacy

According to its security page, Motion has completed a SOC 2 Type II audit, encrypts data at rest and in transit, and states it does not train AI models on customer data; third-party LLM providers such as OpenAI also do not train on it. The privacy policy (updated June 27, 2025) separately lists "training and developing machine learning algorithms" among its uses of information and does not say clearly whether user content is included. Data is retained for the life of the account and up to one year after deletion.

Official pricing page

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motion have a free plan?

No. The pricing page shows only two paid plans (Pro AI, Business AI) with a free trial offer; the Google Play listing mentions a 7-day trial.

Does Motion offer refunds?

According to the help center, cancelling does not automatically trigger a refund and purchases are non-refundable unless Motion decides otherwise.

Does Motion train AI on my data?

The security page says Motion does not and never will train AI models on your data. The privacy policy still lists machine-learning algorithm training among its uses, so it is worth reading both pages.

Which platforms does Motion run on?

There are Mac and Windows apps, iOS and Android apps, and a web app. The vendor recommends a computer because the phone app is a companion.

Review evidence & sources9

Scores

Ease of use
7.0
Why this score

Auto-scheduling cuts manual planning, but some Trustpilot reviewers describe the interface as overwhelming with a learning curve.

Features
8.0
Why this score

Covers calendar, tasks, projects, Gantt, docs, AI Chat and meeting notes, plus an API and many integrations (per the homepage and help center).

Value for money
6.0
Why this score

$19–$29/seat/month, no free plan and capped AI credits; Trustpilot reviewers say prices rose as AI features were added.

Performance
7.0
Why this score

The iOS app is rated 4.1/5 from 1,856 ratings, while Google Play tablet ratings sit at 3.1/5 from 71; one Trustpilot reviewer reported hallucinated action items and scheduling that ignored priorities.

Support
5.5
Why this score

Thorough help documentation, but several Trustpilot reviewers report no reply to refund and billing requests, and Trustpilot notes the company has not replied to negative reviews.

Privacy & security
7.5
Why this score

SOC 2 Type II, encryption and a no-training pledge; points deducted because the privacy policy lists algorithm training without clarifying scope.

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Specs & compatibility
Developer
Motion
Headquarters
United States
Launched
2021
Category
ProductivityAI

Capabilities

  • AI features
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Integrations
  • Public API
  • Mobile app

Platforms

  • Web
  • macOS
  • Windows
  • iOS
  • Android

Interface languages

  • English

Integrations

  • Google Calendar
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • iCloud Calendar
  • Zapier
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Gmail
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

Support

  • Email
  • Help center

Change history

  1. Company.Motion announced a $60M raise across Series B, C and C2, bringing total funding to $75M at a $550M valuation, to build an agentic work suite.
  2. Update.Motion's privacy policy shows this as its last update date.
  3. Launch.The Motion iOS app was first released on the App Store (release date per the App Store listing).
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