The verdict
On the data we hold, Consensus comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only Consensus has a free plan to start on.
- Consensus starts lower, at $10/mo against $19/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Master your workweek ranking, Consensus places 4 and Motion 2 of 7.
Side by side
Plans and pricing
CO
Consensus
- Profrequent researchers$15/mo
- Deepheavy users and clinicians$65/mo
Motion
- Pro AIFor professionals and small teams, with 7,500 AI credits per seat a month.$19/mo/seat
- Business AIFor power users and businesses, with team capacity planning and 15,000 AI credits per seat a month.$29/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Motion if…
Busy founders, operators and small teams with a heavy meeting load who want an AI calendar that plans tasks and projects into the gaps and reshuffles when plans change.
Other options worth a look
- Tool·PeopleOrganise team meetings and manage shared calendars, synced across web, mobile, and Gmail.
Master your workweek
From €6.80/moFree plan
Tool·PeopleLog hours across devices with reporting and billing features for freelancers, agencies and teams.Master your workweek
From $9/mo yearlyFree planAffiliate link- RETool·PeopleProtect deep work and automate recurring meetings with AI agents that continuously adjust your calendar around priorities and conflicts.
Master your workweek
From $0.83/mo yearlyFree plan
Tool·PeopleBlock distracting apps and websites across all your devices during scheduled focus sessions.Master your workweek
From $3.33/mo yearlyFree planAffiliate link- SUTool·PeopleCentralizes tasks from multiple tools into one daily planner with time-blocking, calendar integration and focus mode features.
Master your workweek
From $1.33/mo yearly