Motion
An AI-powered calendar and task manager that automatically schedules your to-dos around your existing meetings.
- Best for
- Students juggling classes, jobs, and clubs who need their to-do list automatically fit into free time
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Platforms
- Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Category
- Productivity
How students can use it
- Blocking out study time automatically around class schedules and part-time work shifts
- Letting the AI re-slot assignments and study sessions when a deadline changes
Key features
- AI Task Planner that auto-schedules tasks into open slots on your calendar
- AI Calendar that protects focus time and reschedules automatically when plans change
- AI Chat assistant for quick planning questions
- AI Docs and notes tied to your projects
- Project and workflow templates
Pros and cons
Pros
- Automatically rebuilds your schedule when something changes, instead of leaving you to replan by hand
- Combines calendar, tasks, and projects in one place
- Genuinely useful for people who overcommit and need help fitting everything in
Cons
- No free plan at all, starting at $19/seat/month, which is steep for a student budget
- The AI auto-scheduling can feel rigid or overwhelming until you tune it to how you actually work
- Credit-based usage on AI features means heavy use can run into overage charges
Is Motion free?
No. This tool is paid.
How to use it well
Block real study sessions on the calendar, not just vague to-dos, so the AI protects that time like a real appointment
Limitations to know about
No free plan means students should be sure they'll actually use it daily before subscribing
Aggressive auto-rescheduling can bury a task if you don't check in on your calendar regularly
Best suited to people with a genuinely busy, shifting schedule, not light to-do lists
Frequently asked questions
Does Motion have a free plan or trial?
No. Motion offers a free trial period but has no ongoing free tier. Paid plans start at Pro AI for $19/seat/month, with a Business AI tier at $29/seat/month for more advanced features.
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