Let AI manage your schedule so you don't have to.
AI calendars do what you hate: find meeting times, protect focus blocks, reschedule when things change. The promise is less calendar Tetris, more actual work.
But do they deliver? And are they worth $15-20/month? Let's find out.
The most aggressive AI scheduler. Add tasks with deadlines, Motion finds time for everything. Reschedules automatically when things change.
Genuinely impressive tech. But $228/year is a lot.
Best for: Executives with chaotic schedules.
Protects your time. Creates "busy" blocks for focus work, then shrinks them as calendar fills. Good balance of AI and control.
Integrates with Todoist, Asana, etc. Pulls tasks and schedules them.
Best for: Knowledge workers drowning in meetings.
Focuses on team scheduling. Optimizes meeting times across teams. Creates focus time for everyone.
Good for companies, less useful for individuals.
Best for: Teams that want coordinated focus time.
No AI but free. Manual time blocking still works. Just requires discipline.
Best for: Budget-conscious self-schedulers.
| App | Monthly | Yearly | AI Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion | $19 | $228 | Advanced |
| Reclaim.ai | $10 | $120 | Good |
| Clockwise | $7 | $84 | Team-focused |
| Google Calendar | $0 | $0 | None |
Yes if: Your calendar has 20+ meetings/week. Deadlines constantly shift. You spend 30+ minutes daily on scheduling logistics.
No if: You have predictable days. Fewer than 10 meetings/week. Manual time blocking takes 5 minutes.
Most people don't need AI calendars. But if scheduling is genuinely a pain point, they're worth trying.
Use Google Calendar for scheduling. Use Funtasking for tasks and life balance. Manual time blocking in the morning takes 5 minutes.
Total cost: $0/month. Works for 80% of people.