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Motion vs Microsoft 365 Copilot

Motion: An AI calendar that schedules your tasks for you. Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. Here is how they compare on features, pricing, platforms, pros and cons.

Quick verdict

Motion

Best for: Busy professionals juggling many tasks.

Stands out for: Saves time on manual planning; Combines calendar, tasks and projects.

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Best for: Organisations that run on Microsoft 365.

Stands out for: Built into familiar Office apps; Can use your work files and email.

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Motion, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Motion
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What it isAn AI calendar that schedules your tasks for you.AI inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
Pricing
Free trial
Paid
Free to useNoNo
CategoryAI ProductivityAI Productivity
Editor rank#7 in category#13 in category
Made byMotionMicrosoft
Best forBusy professionals juggling many tasks.Organisations that run on Microsoft 365.
Key features
  • Automatic task scheduling
  • Projects and deadlines
  • Meeting booking
  • Works inside Office apps
  • Uses your work files and email
  • Meeting recaps in Teams
Pros
  • Saves time on manual planning
  • Combines calendar, tasks and projects
  • Adjusts the plan automatically
  • Built into familiar Office apps
  • Can use your work files and email
  • Enterprise security controls
Cons
  • No free plan after the trial
  • Takes time to trust automatic scheduling
  • Full features require a paid add-on
  • Answers depend on how well files are organised
Use it to
  • Auto-schedule your tasks around meetings
  • Replan your day when priorities change
  • Manage team projects with deadlines
  • Draft a Word document from your notes
  • Analyse data in Excel by asking questions
  • Summarise long email threads in Outlook
Web app
iPhone & iPad
Android
Windows
Mac

Motion vs Microsoft 365 Copilot: questions

Is Motion better than Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Neither wins for everyone. Our editors rank Motion slightly higher overall in AI Productivity, but Microsoft 365 Copilot can be the better fit: Organisations that run on Microsoft 365.

Which is free, Motion or Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Neither has an ongoing free plan: Motion is free trial and Microsoft 365 Copilot is paid.

Can I use Motion and Microsoft 365 Copilot together?

Yes. Many people keep both and pick per task, for example auto-schedule your tasks around meetings with Motion, and draft a Word document from your notes with Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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