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Motion vs Reclaim (2026)

Two ways to fix the same broken week: Motion tries to be your entire work OS — projects, tasks, meetings, and a calendar that auto-schedules everything — while Reclaim is a focused AI layer on top of the calendar you already use, defending focus time and re-planning around meetings.

Motion is the bigger bet and the bigger bill; Reclaim is the cheaper, try-it-free alternative with a narrower brief. Here's how they compare.

MotionReclaim
Starting priceIndividual Pro AI $29/mo (annual); Teams $19/seat/mo (annual)Lite free; Starter $10/seat/mo (annual)
Free planNo — 7-day trial requires a credit cardYes — free-forever Lite, no credit card required
Pricing modelPer seat, monthly AI credit allowance (7,500/mo on Pro AI)Per seat; no AI credit meter
Project/task managementFull suite: projects, docs, Gantt, time trackingSyncs with your task manager (Asana, Todoist, Linear); not built-in
Auto-schedulingYes — tasks land on the calendar and roll forward when the day slipsYes — tasks, habits, and focus blocks re-plan when meetings move
Scheduling linksYes, booking links includedYes — priority-aware Scheduling Links (free on Lite)
Calendar supportMotion's own calendar + Google/Outlook syncGoogle Calendar and Outlook only
Best forTeams wanting one all-in-one work OSAnyone who already lives in Google/Outlook and wants protected focus time

Who should pick which

  • Motion — You want projects, tasks, meetings, and the calendar in one paid system — and your budget stretches to ~$29+/mo
  • Reclaim — You just want your existing calendar to plan your week, with a real free tier to prove it first

The contenders

Motion

The AI calendar that plans your day for you — tasks, projects, and meetings in one app.

★★★★☆7.2/10

No free plan (trial only); Pro AI from $19/seat/mo, Business AI from $

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Reclaim

The AI calendar that plans your week for you — auto-schedules tasks, defends focus time, and adapts when meetings move.

★★★★☆8.8/10

Lite free forever; Starter $10/seat/mo (annual, $12 monthly); Business

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Our verdict

Pick Reclaim if your problem is calendar chaos — it's free to start, does its one job extremely well, and undercuts Motion by more than half. Pick Motion if you're buying a whole work-management suite, not just a smarter calendar.

FAQ

Is Motion worth the price over Reclaim?

Motion's Individual plan costs nearly 3x Reclaim's Starter on annual billing, because Motion bundles project management, docs, and time tracking. If you won't use those, Reclaim is the better value.

Can Reclaim replace Motion's auto-scheduling?

Largely yes for calendar scheduling — Reclaim auto-schedules tasks and re-plans when meetings move. What it can't do is replace Motion's projects, docs, and Gantt charts.

Does Motion have a free plan?

No. Motion offers only a 7-day trial that requires a credit card up front; Reclaim's free-forever Lite plan is the main alternative for trying before paying.

📡 Comparison compiled from official documentation, pricing pages, and public user feedback. Prices change fast — confirm on the official site before buying.