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Motion vs. TidyCal
pricing checked June 2026
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$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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$39 one-time (lifetime)
Cheap lifetime scheduling tool
- Best for: Solo users wanting a one-time payment
- Model: one-time
Pricing math
Pricing is plan-dependent — these tools don't have directly comparable starting prices, so we won't fabricate a savings number.
Verdict
Both tools serve the same category. Pick Motion if you're solo operators juggling many deadlines. Pick TidyCal if you're solo users wanting a one-time payment.
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Caveats
- Motion: Black-box AI scheduling can feel rigid
- TidyCal: No subscription = slower feature pace
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