Is Motion cheaper than Acuity Scheduling?

Yes. On their starting paid plans, Motion is about 5% cheaper than Acuity Scheduling — roughly $12 per seat per year.

Does Motion have a free plan?

Motion does not advertise an ongoing free tier as of pricing checked June 2026. Pricing starts at $19/mo individual (billed yearly).

Does Acuity Scheduling have a free plan?

Acuity Scheduling does not advertise an ongoing free tier as of pricing checked June 2026. Pricing starts at $20/mo Emerging / $34 Growing / $61 Powerhouse.

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Motion vs. Acuity Scheduling

pricing checked June 2026

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Motion

$19/mo

AI calendar that auto-schedules tasks, meetings, and projects.

Best for: solo operators juggling many deadlines
Model: per-seat

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Acuity Scheduling

$20/mo

Squarespace-owned scheduler with intake forms, payments, and packages.

Best for: service businesses needing intake + payments
Model: flat

Pricing math

Motion is 5% cheaper than Acuity Scheduling on starting plans — roughly $1/mo · $12/yr per seat.

Formula: monthly = pricier − cheaper · percent = round((monthly / pricier) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12

Verdict

Pick Motion if you're solo operators juggling many deadlines. Pick Acuity Scheduling if you're service businesses needing intake + payments.

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Caveats

Motion: Black-box AI scheduling can feel rigid
Acuity Scheduling: Per-location pricing climbs fast for multi-staff

Sources

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Prices change often — verify on the vendor's site before switching.