Software · head to head
Motion vs Acuity Scheduling
Motion
Software
Your intelligent calendar that prioritizes for you
- From
- $19/month
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Motion no free plan; starts at $19/month per user; Acuity Scheduling starter tier limited to 1 calendar only
- They diverge on capability: Motion covers AI auto-scheduling, Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Motion and Acuity Scheduling actually diverge.
| Attribute | Motion | Acuity Scheduling |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/month | $16/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, macOS, Windows | Web |
| Founded | 2019 | 2003 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Motion
- AI auto-scheduling
- Task prioritization
- Project management
- Meeting scheduler
- Deadline tracking
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
Only in Acuity Scheduling
- Online booking
- Appointment types
- Calendar sync
- Payment processing
- Email reminders
- Client self-scheduling
- Packages & memberships
- Timezone detection
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Zoom
- Zapier
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Motion
- Schedulingnot Acuity Scheduling
- Appointment bookingnot Acuity Scheduling
- Time trackingnot Acuity Scheduling
- Resource managementnot Acuity Scheduling
- Team coordinationnot Acuity Scheduling
Acuity Scheduling
- Client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversionnot Motion
- HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Motion
- Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Motion
- Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Motion
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Motion
- No free plan; starts at $19/month per user
- Mobile app is significantly less capable than desktop version
- Requires adding deadlines, time estimates, and priorities to tasks to function effectively
- Limited advanced project management features compared to dedicated PM tools like Asana or ClickUp
- UI can feel cluttered and has a steep onboarding curve
Acuity Scheduling
- Starter tier limited to 1 calendar only
- SMS/text reminders, memberships, and gift certificates require Standard or Premium tier
- HIPAA compliance (BAA signature) exclusive to Premium tier at $49/month
- Custom API and CSS access, and Acuity branding removal require Premium tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Motion
$19/month- Pro AI$19/month
- AI task scheduling
- 7500 AI credits per month
- Business AI$29/month
- AI Employees for teams
- 15000 AI credits per month
Acuity Scheduling
$16/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Motion if
- You need ai auto-scheduling.
- You work on Web, iOS, macOS, Windows.
- You also want task prioritization.
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
- You need online booking.
- You also want appointment types.
Questions people ask
- Is Motion or Acuity Scheduling better?
- Neither clearly leads. Motion starts at $19/month and Acuity Scheduling at $16/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Motion or Acuity Scheduling?
- Motion starts at $19/month and Acuity Scheduling at $16/month.
- Does Motion or Acuity Scheduling run on more platforms?
- Motion runs on Web, iOS, macOS, Windows. Acuity Scheduling runs on Web.
- What is Motion best used for?
- Motion is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Acuity Scheduling is typically brought in for.
- What can Motion do that Acuity Scheduling cannot?
- Motion covers AI auto-scheduling, Task prioritization, Project management, Meeting scheduler. Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing. Both handle Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Zapier.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Motion: Does Motion work offline?
Motion is a cloud-based platform that requires internet connectivity to access and use its AI scheduling features. Offline functionality is not available.
SourceMotion: Is there a free trial for Motion?
Yes, Motion offers a 7-day free trial that can be canceled anytime. The free trial does not require credit card information upfront.
SourceMotion: What calendar services does Motion integrate with?
Motion integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud for calendar synchronization and automatic event scheduling.
SourceMotion: Is there a mobile app for Motion?
Motion offers iOS mobile app and desktop applications, though the mobile experience has been reported as less feature-rich than the web version.
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