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Motion vs Zapier

Motion and Zapier sit in the same category. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

Zapier wins for 11 of 16 roles in our data. Zapier starts at $19.99/mo; Motion publishes no fixed price.

Verdict by role

RoleBetter choiceWhy
AccountantZapiercovers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; has a free plan
Finance managerZapiercovers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; has a free plan
ManagerMotioncovers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2
MarketerZapierhas a free plan
Sales managerZapierhas a free plan
Data analystZapiercovers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; has a free plan
TeacherMotioncovers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Executive assistantMotioncovers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Logistics managerZapierhas a free plan
Procurement managerZapiercovers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; has a free plan
SecretaryMotioncovers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Tax consultantZapiercovers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; has a free plan
AuditorZapiercovers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; has a free plan
EconomistZapiercovers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; has a free plan
Project managerMotioncovers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 2; part of the role's core toolkit
Social media managerZapierhas a free plan

Side by side

MotionZapier
VendorMotionZapier
CategoryAutomation and business appsAutomation and business apps
Free planNoYes: 100 tasks a month, two-step zaps, checks every 15 minutes
Cheapest paid planprice on requestProfessional, $19.99/mo
Top planprice on requestTeam, $69/mo
Tasks covered33

Motion: Task and project planner that builds your daily schedule around deadlines on its own.

Zapier: No-code app connections with an AI step inside: an email arrives, data is extracted, a row lands in a sheet.

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FAQ

Is Motion or Zapier better for work?

In our data Zapier is the better choice for 11 of 16 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, Motion or Zapier?

Zapier starts at $19.99/mo; Motion publishes no fixed price.

Do Motion and Zapier have free plans?

Motion: No. Zapier: Yes. 100 tasks a month, two-step zaps, checks every 15 minutes.

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