Fokuno vs. Motion
Motion also plans tasks into your calendar automatically. Here is an honest look at how Fokuno is different and when you are better off with Motion.
As of October 2026. Statements about Motion come from public sources and may change.
In short
- In common: Both plan your tasks into the calendar automatically and rearrange when something changes.
- Different at Fokuno: The focus is on the moment the block begins: a ritual for the first step, a breathing pause against distractions and an end-of-day check-out. Fokuno is built first for school and university, and the data lives in Zurich.
- Better at Motion: Motion is a mature product by a team. Fokuno is a beta by one person, only for Windows and the browser and so far only with Google Calendar.
Five questions for your comparison
| Question | Fokuno | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| What does it cost? | Free while Fokuno is in beta. If that changes, you hear about it by email beforehand. | According to several public sources, a limited trial period, then a paid subscription. Current prices and terms are on Motion’s site. |
| Where is your data? | On your device and on servers in Zurich. Nothing is sold or used for AI training. | That is in Motion’s privacy policy. |
| What happens when the block begins? | A ritual: what is your first step? Then the timer runs. More | Motion describes that on its own site. |
| What helps against distractions? | A breathing pause and, if you like, a lock, with the Windows app. More | Motion describes that on its own site. |
| Which devices and calendars? | Windows and browser, phone via the web app. Only Google Calendar, others connected through Google. | The supported calendars and devices are listed at Motion. |
When Fokuno fits better
- You are at school or university and want exams spread over the days up to the day before. Fokuno for school and university
- Starting is harder for you than planning.
- You want to start free in the beta and keep your calendar data in Switzerland.
- You work on Windows and use Google Calendar.
When Motion fits better
- You need project planning or features for teams.
- You mainly work on a Mac or an iPhone and want an app that already exists there. Fokuno has Mac and iPhone apps planned, but not yet.
- You want a mature product rather than a beta.
- You need an English interface: the Fokuno app is in German for now.
Why this comparison looks the way it does
Fokuno is a competitor of Motion. So only things that can be backed up are listed here, and for Motion we point to their own pages wherever we have no solid statement. Check prices and features there before you decide. If something on this page is no longer right, write to hallo@fokuno.com.
How Fokuno plans is explained under How Fokuno plans. Also compared with Reclaim: Fokuno vs. Reclaim.
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