Dec 24
Motion and Todoist are popular to-do apps but vary in pricing & features. But which one is the best for your task management? And your work?
Todoist is a task management app for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. Millions use it to manage tasks and reminders, add calendar events, and organize daily schedules.
Todoist allows you to organize tasks in Kanban boards and calendar view and includes quick capture abilities for on-the-go capture of tasks, links, and ideas. Teams use it with a dedicated team workspace experience for small-to-medium-sized teams.
Motion is an AI-powered to-do list app for busy professionals.
Motion allows you to manage your tasks and calendar and has project management abilities for small teams. It is available on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and the web. Many use Motion to auto-reschedule their tasks to reduce overwhelm.
Motion connects calendar management with Google Calendar (personal and work), Outlook Calendar, and iCloud Calendar, allowing you to see what's ahead for meetings alongside your tasks in real-time.
Tools | Pros | Cons |
---|---|---|
Todoist | Easy-to-use, good value for money, 17-year history | Lacks reminders |
Motion | AI dynamic organization of tasks, better project management | Expensive pricing |
Here's the breakdown of how they compare to each other:
Plans | Todoist | Motion | Year Total |
---|---|---|---|
Basic | Free | No Free | NA |
Individual (Annual) | $4 per month | $19 per month | $48 vs $228 |
Individual (Monthly) | $5 per month | $34 per month | $60 vs $408 |
Team (Annual) | $6 per month | $12 per month | $72 vs $144 |
Team (Monthly) | $8 per month | $20 per month | $96 vs $240 |
Todoist has a few pricing options for individuals and teams:
Plans | Pricing |
---|---|
Beginner | Free |
Pro (Annual) | $4 per month |
Business (Annual) | $6 per month |
Todoist offers a free plan with five personal projects & unlimited tasks.
Motion is not free and has a few pricing models; they are the following:
Plans | Pricing (approx) | What's included? |
---|---|---|
Individual Monthly | $34 per month | All-access features |
Team Monthly | $20 per month | Collaboration with others |
Individual Annually | $19 per month | All-access features |
Team Annually | $12 per month | Collaboration with others |
Motion is not free but offers a 14-day free trial you can get here.
A breakdown of which to choose and why:
Tools | Best For | Why? |
---|---|---|
Todoist | Budget-conscious, casual, and advanced to-do list users | The pricing is 3-4x less per month than Motion |
Motion | People who hate productivity administration, freelancers, busy professionals | The time saved with productivity admin can be huge for those who are self-employed and time poor. |
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