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Motion vs Streak

Motion logo

Motion

Software

Your intelligent calendar that prioritizes for you

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Streak logo

Streak

Software

CRM superpowers for Gmail

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Streak 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; Streak the free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • They diverge on capability: Motion covers AI auto-scheduling, Streak covers Pipeline management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Motion and Streak actually diverge.

Attributes where Motion and Streak differ
AttributeMotionStreak
Starting price$19/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, macOS, WindowsWeb
Founded20192011

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
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom
  • Zapier

Only in Streak

  • Pipeline management
  • Email tracking
  • Automation
  • Document tracking
  • Live engagement metrics
  • Gmail
  • Google Sheets
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Outlook
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Motion

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

Streak

  • Managing sales pipelines directly inside Gmailnot Motion
  • Tracking email opens and running mail merges from an inboxnot 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

Streak

  • The free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • Free mail merge is capped at 50 a day
  • The entry paid plan is $49 per user per month, which is high for a CRM that lives inside Gmail
  • Integrations require a paid plan

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

Streak

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic CRM
    • Pipeline management
  • Professional$10/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Email tracking
    • Automation
  • Business$50/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Advanced features

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 Streak if

  • You need pipeline management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want email tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Motion or Streak better?
Neither clearly leads. Motion starts at $19/month and Streak at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Motion or Streak?
Streak has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Motion and Free for Streak.
Does Motion or Streak run on more platforms?
Motion runs on Web, iOS, macOS, Windows. Streak runs on Web.
Can I use Streak for free?
Yes. Streak 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 Streak is typically brought in for.
What can Motion do that Streak cannot?
Motion covers AI auto-scheduling, Task prioritization, Project management, Meeting scheduler. Streak covers Pipeline management, Email tracking, Automation, Document tracking. Both handle Outlook, 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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