Tool profile
An AI planning tool that schedules tasks, projects, and calendar work automatically.
Task planning
Motion is an AI planning tool for people who want their calendar and task list actively rearranged, not just tracked. The product is built around the idea that prioritization and scheduling should happen dynamically, which makes it especially attractive to operators, founders, and busy professionals juggling too many moving parts.
That makes Motion more prescriptive than a standard task app. It is strongest when the user actually wants the system to decide when work happens instead of simply storing tasks in lists.
Quick fit
Editorial take
Motion should be judged on whether the team actually wants a more opinionated relationship with scheduling. It is strongest when calendar chaos is the problem and weakest when people prefer controlling their own planning manually.
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Pricing snapshot
Motion offers a free trial. Individual is $19/month billed annually ($34 monthly), Business Standard is $12/user/month billed annually, and Business Pro is $19/user/month billed annually.
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