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Motion pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $19 to $49 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: January 2026 | Sources: 4 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

AI credit consumption model - Motion uses a credit-based system (7,500 credits on Pro AI, 15,000 on Business AI). Heavy AI users can exhaust monthly credits quickly, especially with AI Chat, AI Writer, and AI Task Planner features. Additional credits cost $0.0025-$0.0039 each, potentially adding $10-50/month for power users

2

Monthly billing premium - Monthly billing costs 34-41% more than annual. Pro AI is $29/mo monthly vs $19/mo annually; Business AI is $49/mo vs $29/mo annually. This represents $120-$240/year in extra costs per seat without annual commitment

3

No free plan available - Unlike competitors Reclaim AI and Clockwise that offer free tiers, Motion has no free plan. The 7-day free trial is the only way to test before committing. After the trial, you must choose a paid plan or lose access entirely

4

Volume discount requires 3+ seats - Motion's per-seat pricing drops significantly with 3+ users (e.g., Pro AI goes from $29/seat to $19/seat monthly), but solo users and 2-person teams pay full price with no discount path

5

Steep learning curve time investment - Motion's AI-driven scheduling requires 1-2 weeks to calibrate to your work patterns. During this period, productivity may temporarily decrease as the AI learns your preferences and priorities

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $29 × 12) $8,700/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$1,740/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $38,050–$73,920
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Motion?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Motion charge for implementation?

Motion doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Motion support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Motion?

Most Motion plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Motion?

Many features marketed as part of Motion are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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