AltoFlow vs Motion
AltoFlow vs Motion
Motion is an AI planner for tasks and projects. AltoFlow starts from the other end: it protects focus time and habits around the meetings you already have, and tells Slack when you're busy.
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At a glance
How the two tools differ on approach, calendars and price.
| Feature | AltoFlow | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Protecting focus time and habits around your meetings | AI planning of tasks and projects |
| Tasks scheduled onto the calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic focus time | Yes | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Slack status sync | Yes | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Calendars | Google Calendar (several accounts) | Google, Outlook and Apple |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 7 days, no card | Yes |
| Price for one person | $12/month or $99/year | From $19/seat/month (Pro AI) |
Motion details were checked on November 5, 2026 against their public pages. Products and prices change, so confirm on their site before you decide. Sources: usemotion.com/pricing, Morgen: Motion review (2026)
Which one fits you?
Pick AltoFlow if…
- Your problem is meetings eating your week, not managing a project.
- You want focus blocks that hit a weekly goal and move when meetings land on them.
- You want your Slack status and Do Not Disturb to follow your calendar.
- You want a lower price for one person: $12 a month or $99 a year.
- You'd rather keep your to-do app light and let the calendar do the scheduling.
Pick Motion if…
- You want projects and team task management in one tool.
- You use Outlook or Apple Calendar.
- You want AI to plan your whole task list, not mainly your focus time.
Questions
Does AltoFlow schedule tasks like Motion does?
Yes, in a simpler way. Give a task a duration, priority and due date, and AltoFlow splits it into blocks before the due date and warns you when it won't fit. It doesn't manage projects or dependencies.
Does AltoFlow use AI?
The scheduling is rule-based today: your working hours, focus goal, habits and meetings decide where blocks go. That keeps it predictable and easy to explain.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. You get 7 days with every feature and you don't need a credit card to start.
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