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Motion alternatives

The closest alternatives to Motion are Notion, Granola and Superhuman, which also cover taking and organizing notes and taking meeting notes. 10 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Notion and Granola. The lowest paid plan starts at $8 per month (Krisp).

Alternatives
15
Free options
10
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Motion's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    NotionVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

    A connected workspace for team notes, projects, and knowledge, with AI and agents built in.

    Also does:Taking and organizing notesTaking meeting notesAutomating repetitive tasksBuilding a team knowledge base

    API

  2. 2

    GranolaVerifiedFree tier · from $14/mo

    An AI notepad that captures meetings and turns them into notes and next steps for busy professionals.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTaking and organizing notesSummarizing long textChatting with an AI assistant

    Mac · Windows · iOS · Android

  3. 3

    SuperhumanVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    AI assistant and work suite for individuals and teams, with agents in tabs, email, and docs.

    Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantBuilding a team knowledge baseAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web · Browser extension

  4. 4

    Otter.aiVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo

    Records, transcribes and summarizes meetings for individuals and teams, then answers questions about them.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesSummarizing long textTaking and organizing notes

    Mac · Windows · iOS · Android

  5. 5

    ShortwaveVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo

    An AI email assistant for teams and professionals that organizes inboxes, drafts replies, and schedules meetings.

    Also does:Summarizing long textAutomating repetitive tasks

    iOS · Android · Mac · Windows

  6. 6

    Microsoft CopilotVerifiedFree tier · from $9.99/mo

    An AI assistant for everyday and work tasks, with chat, search, drafting and image creation.

    Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantSummarizing long text

    Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android

  7. 7

    Fireflies.aiVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

    Records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings for teams that want searchable notes and action items.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesSummarizing long text

    iOS · Android · Browser extension · API

  8. 8

    LM StudioVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo

    LM Studio runs local LLMs and provides a desktop agent for people who want on-device AI.

    Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantAutomating repetitive tasks

  9. 9

    LindyVerifiedFree trial · from $29.99/mo

    An AI teammate that plugs into your work apps to run scheduled and on-demand tasks for your team.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksSummarizing long text

    Web

  10. 10

    KrispVerifiedFree trial · from $8/mo

    AI meeting assistant that removes background noise, transcribes calls, and takes notes for teams and call centers.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesSummarizing long text

    Browser extension · API

  11. 11

    TessVerifiedPaid · from $20.83/mo

    AI workforce platform for teams that need governed agents with memory, budgets, and approvals.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksChatting with an AI assistant

    API

  12. 12

    IntercomVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo

    Customer service platform that pairs a shared helpdesk with an AI agent for support teams.

    Also does:Building a team knowledge baseAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web

  13. 13

    ZendeskVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo

    A customer service platform that combines ticketing, support channels, and AI agents for service teams.

    Also does:Building a team knowledge baseAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web · API

  14. 14

    MemFree tier · from $9/mo

    AI-first note-taking app that automatically organises notes and answers questions across your knowledge base.

    Also does:Taking and organizing notesChatting with an AI assistant

    Web · Mac · iOS

  15. 15

    Reclaim.aiVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    AI calendar that schedules focus time, meetings, tasks and routines for individuals and teams.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasks

    Web

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
MotionFree trial · from $19/moNoiOS, AndroidNoNov 4, 2026
NotionFree tier · from $10/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
GranolaFree tier · from $14/moYesMac, Windows, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
SuperhumanFree tier · from $12/moYesWeb, Browser extensionNoNov 4, 2026
Otter.aiFree tier · from $16/moYesMac, Windows, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
ShortwaveFree trial · from $30/moNoiOS, Android, Mac, WindowsNoNov 4, 2026
Microsoft CopilotFree tier · from $9.99/moYesWeb, Windows, Mac, iOS, AndroidNoNov 3, 2026
Fireflies.aiFree tier · from $10/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension, APIYesNov 4, 2026
LM StudioFree tier · from $20/moYes—NoNov 4, 2026
LindyFree trial · from $29.99/moNoWebNoNov 4, 2026
KrispFree trial · from $8/moYesBrowser extension, APIYesNov 4, 2026
TessPaid · from $20.83/moNoAPIYesNov 4, 2026
IntercomFree trial · from $19/moNoWebYesNov 4, 2026
ZendeskFree trial · from $19/moNoWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
MemFree tier · from $9/moYesWeb, Mac, iOSNo—
Reclaim.aiFree tier · from $12/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Motion?
Notion is the closest match: it also covers taking and organizing notes, taking meeting notes and automating repetitive tasks. Granola and Superhuman come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Motion's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Motion?
Yes. Notion, Granola and Superhuman can be used for free. Notion has a free plan, and paid plans start at $10 per month.
What is the cheapest alternative to Motion?
Among paid plans, Krisp starts lowest at $8 per month, against $19 for Motion.
Which Motion alternatives have a mobile app?
Granola, Otter.ai and Shortwave have an iPhone or Android app.