Cal.com vs Motion:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cal.com had more branded searches than Motion among scheduling apps worldwide. Cal.com had about 24,700 branded searches, while Motion had 14,800. Cal.com made up 0.2% of all scheduling app searches we track, and Motion accounted for 0.12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about scheduling apps, Motion appeared in two of the five answers and Cal.com in one. Motion was mentioned before Cal.com in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Cal.com, about 67% more searches than Motion
Who does AI mention more?
Motion, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Cal.com in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Motion, named ahead of Cal.com in 2 of 3 answers
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Top scheduling apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Motion was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Cal.com was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Motion was listed before Cal.com in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Google Calendar4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Calendly4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Acuity Scheduling3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Motion2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Setmore1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Cal.com1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TidyCal1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Bookings0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Doodle0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SavvyCal0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about scheduling apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which scheduling app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best scheduling apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best scheduling app for a team calendar?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“scheduling app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“appointment scheduling app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Cal.com or Motion more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cal.com and Motion by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten scheduling apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Cal.com, Motion. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Calendar | Calendly | Acuity Scheduling | Microsoft Bookings | Setmore | Cal.com | Motion | Doodle | SavvyCal | TidyCal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.48% | 0.2% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 85% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.57% | 0.24% | 0.25% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 84.8% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 0.69% | 0.57% | 0.24% | 0.25% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 87.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 0.71% | 0.47% | 0.2% | 0.26% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.1% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.57% | 0.24% | 0.21% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 87.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.47% | 0.24% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 85% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.57% | 0.34% | 0.21% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 87% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.47% | 0.29% | 0.21% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 87.2% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.47% | 0.31% | 0.17% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.3% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.47% | 0.29% | 0.17% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 89.3% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.4% | 0.24% | 0.14% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 89.5% | 8.1% | 0.89% | 0.73% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.12% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
How has the Cal.com and Motion comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cal.com took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cal.com’s share of searches among scheduling apps worldwide held steady at 0.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 21.4K to 24.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Motion’s share of searches among scheduling apps worldwide moved from 0.21% to 0.12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for scheduling apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cal.com’s and Motion’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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