1. SoftMaker Office
SoftMaker · Nuremberg · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Office suite compatible with Microsoft.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Motion
- Starts ₹1,400/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
Office suites & productivity · Alternatives
Best Motion alternatives in India (2026)
Motion is an office suites & productivity product from Motion, Mountain View, priced at ₹1,600/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 0 are built in India, and 18 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Motion are SoftMaker Office (₹3,000/mo), Sunsama (₹1,600/mo), Akiflow (₹1,500/mo), Microsoft Excel (₹500/mo) and Vimcal (₹1,200/mo). Canary Mail is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹137/month.
Why businesses look for a Motion alternative
There is no free plan
Motion has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Motion starts at ₹1,600/mo. 18 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Motion alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Motion's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Motion (current) | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | SoftMaker Office | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Sunsama | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Akiflow | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Microsoft Excel | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Vimcal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Grammarly for Business | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Microsoft PowerPoint | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Hey | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Smartsheet Sheets | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Fantastical | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Fastmail | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Microsoft 365 | ₹145/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Google Workspace | ₹137/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Mailbox.org | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Rackspace Email | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Canary Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Shortwave | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  TextExpander | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Reclaim.ai | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  GoDaddy Microsoft 365 | ₹150/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Motion alternatives in detail
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Motion
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Motion
- Starts ₹1,100/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Motion
- Starts ₹400/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
6. Grammarly for Business
Grammarly · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.2/5
Writing assistant for teams.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Motion
- Starts ₹400/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
7. Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft · Redmond · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Presentation software.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Motion
- Starts ₹1,100/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Motion
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
9. Smartsheet Sheets
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Work sheets with automation.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Motion
- Starts ₹900/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
10. Fantastical
Flexibits · Sunnyvale · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Calendar for Apple devices.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Motion
- Starts ₹1,100/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹1,600/mo)
Motion alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Motion alternative
- Price per user per year across three or four seats adds up — compare Zoho Workplace if budget matters.
- Check compatibility with Excel-heavy workflows before switching suites.
- Look at storage limits and email archiving.
Motion alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Motion in 2026?+
The closest matches to Motion on App Advisor are SoftMaker Office (₹3,000/mo), Sunsama (₹1,600/mo), Akiflow (₹1,500/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Motion, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Motion?+
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Canary Mail (Free plan), Shortwave (Free plan), Reclaim.ai (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Motion?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Google Workspace starts lowest at ₹137/mo, compared with ₹1,600/mo for Motion. Canary Mail also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Motion vs SoftMaker Office: which is better?+
SoftMaker Office is the closest match to Motion in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1,400/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,600/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Motion alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Motion also covers, and Motion's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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