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Motion vs Arc
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Motion
The AI-powered SuperApp for work — tasks, projects, calendar, meetings, and docs
Paid
Feature Comparison
Pros & Cons
Motion
Pros
- Combines six+ categories of work tools (tasks, projects, calendar, meetings, docs, search) in one app
- AI auto-prioritizes and reschedules tasks hundreds of times per day based on changing workloads
- AI project generation creates entire project plans from a description, reportedly saving 4 hours per project
- Meeting notetaker trained on 10K+ hours of proprietary data auto-generates action items and follow-ups
- Proactively warns about at-risk deadlines days or weeks in advance
Cons
- Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website, making cost comparison difficult
- No free tier — only a free trial, so ongoing use requires a paid subscription
- Broad feature scope means it may not match depth of dedicated tools in any single category (e.g., standalone project management or calendar apps)
- Heavy AI reliance may not suit teams that prefer full manual control over planning
Arc
Pros
- Strong privacy stance — doesn't track sites visited, search queries, or sell data
- Spaces and Profiles allow clean separation of browsing contexts (work, personal, hobbies)
- Built-in integrations with 17+ tools eliminate the need for many browser extensions
- Free to use with no ads or paid tiers currently
- Split View enables side-by-side browsing without external tools
Cons
- Not available on Linux — only macOS and Windows are supported
- Revenue model is still unclear, creating uncertainty about long-term sustainability
- The company is shifting focus toward a new product called Dia, which may affect Arc's future development
- Requires account creation for syncing, unlike some privacy-focused browsers
Our Verdict
Both Motion and Arc are excellent choices with similar feature sets. Your decision should depend on your specific needs, pricing, and whether you need self-hosting capabilities.