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Motion vs MyTime

Motion logo

Motion

Software

Your intelligent calendar that prioritizes for you

From
$19/month
Rated
-
MyTime logo

MyTime

Software

Online booking and appointment scheduling platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only MyTime has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Motion no free plan; starts at $19/month per user; MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • They diverge on capability: Motion covers AI auto-scheduling, MyTime covers Online booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Motion and MyTime actually diverge.

Attributes where Motion and MyTime differ
AttributeMotionMyTime
Starting price$19/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, macOS, WindowsWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded20192010

Identical on both: 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
  • Outlook
  • Zoom
  • Zapier

Only in MyTime

  • Online booking
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Custom branding
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Motion

  • Schedulingnot MyTime
  • Appointment bookingnot MyTime
  • Time trackingnot MyTime
  • Resource managementnot MyTime
  • Team coordinationnot MyTime

MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot Motion
  • Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot Motion
  • Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot Motion
  • Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot Motion
  • Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot Motion
  • Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot 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

MyTime

  • Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • Pricing is not published

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

MyTime

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Email reminders
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Custom branding
    • Marketing tools

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 MyTime if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want appointment scheduling.

Questions people ask

Is Motion or MyTime better?
Neither clearly leads. Motion starts at $19/month and MyTime at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Motion or MyTime?
MyTime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Motion and Free for MyTime.
Does Motion or MyTime run on more platforms?
Motion runs on Web, iOS, macOS, Windows. MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
Can I use MyTime for free?
Yes. MyTime has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Motion starts at $19/month.
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 MyTime is typically brought in for.
What can Motion do that MyTime cannot?
Motion covers AI auto-scheduling, Task prioritization, Project management, Meeting scheduler. MyTime covers Online booking, Appointment scheduling, Client database, Email & SMS reminders. Both handle Google Calendar, Web support.

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.

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Motion: 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.

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Motion: What calendar services does Motion integrate with?

Motion integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud for calendar synchronization and automatic event scheduling.

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Motion: 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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