Alternatives · Productivity & Office
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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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
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

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
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | iOS, Android | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Notion | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Granola | Free tier · from $14/mo | Yes | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Superhuman | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Otter.ai | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Shortwave | Free trial · from $30/mo | No | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Microsoft Copilot | Free tier · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Fireflies.ai | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| LM Studio | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Krisp | Free trial · from $8/mo | Yes | Browser extension, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Tess | Paid · from $20.83/mo | No | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Intercom | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Zendesk | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Mem | Free tier · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, iOS | No | — |
| Reclaim.ai | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 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.