Best Motion alternatives in 2026
Motion is listed under AI Assistants (from $19/seat/mo). The closest alternatives on Finder Atlas in 2026 are Circleback, Notion AI and Granola, with 5 more below.
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Quick picks
- Closest overall
- Circleback
Freemium · Free plan, paid from $18/user/mo
Motion alternatives, compared
Circleback
FreemiumAI Assistants
AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot
- Bot-free desktop recording avoids a visible notetaker in client calls.
- Free plan includes API, MCP and CLI access and mobile apps.
Free plan, paid from $18/user/mo · Web, macOS, Windows · API · Mobile app
Notion AI
FreemiumAI Assistants
AI agent and writing assistant built into the Notion workspace for docs and databases
- Works directly on the pages and databases where teams already keep their content
- Q&A answers include citations to workspace sources
Free plan, paid from $10/user/mo · Web, macOS, Windows · Mobile app
Granola
FreemiumAudio & Speech AI
AI notepad that turns your own meeting notes into polished summaries without a bot
- No bot joins calls, which keeps meetings less intrusive
- Notes are private by default with granular sharing controls
Free plan, paid from $14/user/mo · macOS, Windows, iOS · API · Mobile app
Reclaim.ai
FreemiumAI Assistants
AI calendar assistant that schedules focus time, habits, tasks and meetings around your day
- Free Lite plan for individuals with no credit card required
- Works with both Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar
Free plan, paid from $12/user/mo · Web
Jamie
FreemiumAI Assistants
Bot-free AI meeting notes, action items and CRM follow-ups with EU data hosting
- Records on-device with no meeting bot, including for in-person meetings.
- EU, Swiss and UK data processing, ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance suit regulated industries.
Free plan, paid from €25/month · Web, macOS, Windows · API · Mobile app
Shortwave
FreemiumAI Assistants
AI email client for Gmail that searches, organizes, drafts and schedules from plain-language prompts
- AI search covers up to five years of email on Business and unlimited history on Premier and Max.
- Native apps on iOS, Android, Mac and Windows, with a 4.7 average rating on the App Store.
Free plan, paid from $18/user/mo · iOS, Android, macOS · Mobile app
Zapier
FreemiumProductivity
Connect AI models and 9,000+ business apps into automated workflows and agents
- Connects 9,000+ apps, one of the largest integration libraries in automation.
- Free plan with 100 tasks per month and a 14-day Professional trial with no credit card.
Free plan, paid from $29.99/month · Web, API, CLI · API
Fireflies.ai
FreemiumAudio & Speech AI
AI notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes your meetings across every major call platform
- Permanent free tier with unlimited transcription and 100+ language support.
- Works across Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and other platforms, plus file uploads.
Free plan, paid from $18/user/mo · Web, Chrome Extension, iOS · API · Mobile app
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest alternative to Motion?
Circleback. AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot. It is freemium (free plan, paid from $18/user/mo).
Is there a free alternative to Motion?
Yes. Circleback is freemium (free plan, paid from $18/user/mo). AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot
Which Motion alternatives have an API?
Circleback, Granola, Jamie, Zapier and Fireflies.ai offer an API.
How are these alternatives chosen?
They share the tool's category and overlap in audiences, tags, pricing model, platforms and API availability. Some are picked by Finder Atlas editors, who add a one-line reason. Ratings come only from reviews on Finder Atlas.
Looking at Motion itself? See its pricing, features and reviews, or browse all AI Assistants tools.