Motion vs TidyCal:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Motion had more branded searches than TidyCal among scheduling apps worldwide. Motion had about 14,800 branded searches, while TidyCal had 1,300. Motion made up 0.12% of all scheduling app searches we track, and TidyCal accounted for 0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about scheduling apps, Motion appeared in two of the five answers and TidyCal in one. Motion was mentioned before TidyCal in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Motion, about 11 searches for every 1 for TidyCal
Who does AI mention more?
Motion, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, TidyCal in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Motion, named ahead of TidyCal in 2 of 2 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. TidyCal was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Motion was listed before TidyCal in every answer 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 Motion or TidyCal more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Motion and TidyCal 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 Motion, TidyCal. 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 Motion and TidyCal comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Motion was ahead of TidyCal in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TidyCal’s share of searches among scheduling apps worldwide held steady at 0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for scheduling apps worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Motion worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Motion’s and TidyCal’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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