Motion alternatives: 3 free & open-source picks
Compare recorded free and open-source options, their capabilities and operating requirements. Source dates are shown below; licenses, hosted limits and project activity can change.
It auto-plans unlimited tasks for the next two weeks; priorities and dependencies are how the paid plan gets you.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installCreate a hosted account in the web app or install the iOS or Android app
enginesA deterministic scheduling algorithm; FlowSavvy explicitly says it does not use machine learning to build schedules
dataTasks, events, and settings live in FlowSavvy's cloud database and synchronize with connected Google, Outlook, or iCloud calendars; the service currently provides no general calendar import or export
the catch vs MotionFlowSavvy can auto-place personal tasks but lacks Motion’s team project management, workload coordination, and free priority and dependency controls.
setupRequires an internet connection; calendar synchronization requires OAuth or app-specific credentials
facts verified 2026-08-10
The free solo plan moves focus, habits, breaks and meetings around; the planning horizon is one week.
One calendar gets task-to-time-block planning and some AI suggestions; multiple calendars and deeper automation cost extra.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installCreate a hosted web account and connect one supported calendar; the web app can be installed to a home screen
enginesA private per-user deep-learning scheduling model; some language features use OpenAI, according to Trevor's documentation
dataTasks, calendar events, and scheduling state are processed and stored in Trevor's hosted infrastructure, with connected calendar data synchronized through provider APIs
the catch vs MotionTrevor’s free one-calendar planner does not include Motion’s project management, team collaboration, workload planning, or broader automation.
setupNo native desktop or mobile app; calendar integrations require OAuth, and the free tier is limited to one calendar account
facts verified 2026-08-10
latest recorded source check 2026-08-10 · check current terms at the source
MorgenA polished recommendation with no permanent free plan, only a 14-day trial.
Structured FreeThe free timeline looks right, but calendar import and automatic replanning are paid.
| tool | license | running it | platforms | stars | active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlowSavvy Free | proprietary, free | they host it | web, ios, android | — | — |
| Reclaim Lite | free (closed) | they host it | web | — | — |
| Trevor AI Free | proprietary, free | they host it | web | — | — |
They pay because the calendar stays organized without manual drag-and-drop. The recorded subscription totals $228 a year before any costs of an alternative.
Questions about these alternatives
Is there a free alternative to Motion?
Yes: FlowSavvy Free, Reclaim Lite, Trevor AI Free. These are recorded free or open-source options. Compare their feature limits, licenses, hosting costs and current availability before choosing.
Should I just build my own Motion?
Our verdict is KINDA. You can build an auto-scheduler for your own tasks, but robust calendar conflict handling, integrations, and productized rescheduling take real engineering. Review the scope, implementation prompt and trade-offs in the Motion build guide.
