Your calendar is packed with meetings. Your task list is overflowing. And somewhere between those two, the time you need for real work disappears. Sound familiar? I used Morgen intensively for a month to see if it can tame that chaos. Here’s what I discovered.
Morgen: the company
Morgen was created from a simple idea: why should your calendar app be separate from your task list? The team behind Morgen noticed that people constantly switch between Google Calendar, Todoist, Notion, and whatever else they use. That costs time — and mental energy.
The company positions itself as the all‑in‑one planner that doesn’t aim for full AI automation but focuses on control. Where tools like Motion take over your calendar completely, Morgen lets you stay in charge. You decide what happens and when.
What stands out is the focus on every platform. Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android — they support them all. That’s not a given, even for bigger players. The Linux support in particular is unusual in this category.
Who is Morgen actually for?
Morgen is built for people who want to stay in control of their schedule. Think freelancers juggling multiple projects, consultants constantly switching between clients, or team leads who need to keep track of their own work and their team’s.
Are you someone who likes time‑blocking? Someone who intentionally schedules blocks of focus time? Then Morgen fits well. The tool lets you drag tasks straight into your calendar so you actually reserve time for them.
Who is it less suited for? If you want an AI to automatically schedule your entire day, you’re better off looking at Motion. And if you don’t use a task manager like Todoist or Notion, you’ll miss a big part of what makes Morgen useful. It’s very much a hub that brings different tools together, not a replacement.
Also important: Morgen doesn’t have a free version. You can try it for 14 days, but after that you need to pay. For people who want to test something for months first, that might be a barrier.
Morgen features
Let’s take a look at what you get for your money:
- Unified Calendar – You connect all your calendars into one view. Google Calendar for work, iCloud for personal, Outlook for your side gig. They all show up in a single interface. No more switching between tabs. In practice it runs surprisingly smoothly, though you’ll occasionally see a few seconds of sync delay.
- Task Integration – This is where Morgen really shines. You connect Todoist, Notion, Linear, or ClickUp and all your tasks appear next to your events. You get an instant overview of what you need to do and when you have meetings. That combo finally gives a realistic picture of your day.
- AI Planner – The AI looks at your tasks and proposes time slots to schedule them. It’s not full automation like Motion, more of a suggestion. You decide whether to accept it. Useful if you want help without giving up full control.
- Time Blocking – Drag a task from your list into your calendar. Done. It sounds simple, but it works remarkably well. You’re literally reserving time for your work instead of just checking off a list between meetings. Drag and drop feels natural.
- Scheduling Links – You create a booking page where people can schedule an appointment themselves. Comparable to Calendly, but built‑in. Set your availability, share the link, and that’s it. Saves you a separate subscription for a scheduling tool.
- Calendar Sets – Create custom views of your calendars. For example, one set for work (with only your work calendars), one for personal, and one for everything together. You switch between those views with one click. It sounds minor, but it really cuts down on mental overhead.
- Multi-time‑zone support – Working with people in different time zones? Morgen shows multiple time zones side by side. You can see at a glance that it’s 2:00 PM for you and 8:00 AM for your U.S. colleague. Helps prevent annoying mix-ups around meeting times.
What stands out in the feature set is the focus on practical workflow improvements. There’s no fluff meant to impress. Everything is aimed at one thing: giving you a clear overview of your day and helping you find time to actually get your work done.
The time‑blocking feature deserves extra attention. A lot of people make task lists but forget to block actual time for those tasks. The result? Tasks keep getting pushed aside because your calendar is packed with meetings. Morgen forces you to be realistic. If a task takes two hours, you need to have two open hours in your calendar. Otherwise it won’t fit. Sounds obvious, but it’s surprisingly confronting.
Morgen pricing
Here’s where it gets interesting. Morgen has two paid plans: Pro and Team. The Pro plan costs $1 per month, or $1 per month if you pay annually (so $1 per year). The Team plan is cheaper: $1 per month, or $1 per month with an annual subscription ($1 per year).
Hold on. The Team plan is cheaper? Yep, you read that right. If you’re working with at least two people, you pay less per person than for an individual Pro subscription. It’s unusual, but it makes sense if you’re trying to attract teams.
Is it worth the price? That depends on your situation. If you’re already paying for Calendly ($1–15/month) and a task app like Todoist Premium ($1/month), you’re basically at about $1 a month anyway. In that case, Morgen gives you more functionality for the same money.
But if you use the free versions of Google Calendar and Todoist, then $1 a year is a big jump. Especially for Dutch users who think in euros, it feels like a serious investment. You really need to get value out of it to justify the cost.
The 14‑day free trial is handy. You don’t need to enter a credit card, so there’s no risk of forgetting to cancel. Use those two weeks to see if it actually improves your workflow. Otherwise, it’s just expensive.
What should you watch out for?
Time for some honesty. Morgen isn’t perfect.
The mobile app is a weak spot. Where the desktop version feels nicely complete, the mobile app is missing important features. You can view your calendar and check off tasks, but the sense of control you have on desktop just isn’t there. For people who work on the go a lot, that’s frustrating. You don’t always want to open your laptop just to schedule something.
Sync issues pop up now and then. Not constantly, but often enough to get annoying. Events sometimes don’t load right away, or you see a duplicate task. It usually fixes itself after a refresh, but it interrupts your flow. If you rely on real‑time updates, that can be a pain.
We’ve already mentioned the price, but it’s worth repeating: for a lot of people, this is simply too expensive. Especially if you’re just getting started with time‑blocking and you’re not sure you’ll stick with it. Then it’s a shame to pay $1 a year for a tool you might not end up using to its full potential.
Team features are pretty basic. If you’re thinking about real team planning with resource management and capacity planning, Morgen is too lightweight. The Team plan mainly gives you shared calendars and scheduling, but no advanced project management features. That’s fine for small teams, but larger organizations are going to need more.
Lastly: the AI features aren’t as advanced as what competitors offer. Motion plans your whole day automatically, Reclaim.ai automatically protects time for habits. Morgen gives suggestions, but you still have to approve and move everything manually. That gives you control, but it also costs time.
What do others think?
The overall sentiment about Morgen is positive. People are mainly enthusiastic about the design. Words like “beautiful” and “calming” come up a lot. In a world full of cluttered interfaces, Morgen feels clean. That matters when you’re looking at your schedule all day.
The integration with Todoist and Notion gets a lot of praise. Users who’ve bounced between apps for years are happy they can finally see everything in one place. That mix of tasks and appointments turns out to be really valuable in practice.
But that mobile app keeps coming up in complaints. People expect a modern planning tool to work equally well everywhere. If you only get a limited version on your phone, it feels like a missed opportunity—especially since the desktop experience is so good.
Sync issues also get mentioned regularly. Not by everyone, but often enough that it’s a pattern. For a tool that’s supposed to give you a real‑time overview, that’s a weakness you have to take seriously.
What’s interesting is that a lot of reviewers compare Morgen with Motion and Akiflow, and then end up choosing Morgen because it gives them more control. They don’t want an AI taking over their day. They want to decide what happens when, but still get help organizing it. For that group, Morgen hits the sweet spot.
Morgen alternatives
Doesn’t Morgen quite fit what you’re looking for? Here are the main alternatives:
- Motion – Much more focused on project management and full AI automation. Motion plans your entire day automatically and shifts tasks around when something changes. Choose this if you have a team that needs to manage projects and you want your schedule fully handled by AI. It does cost more ($1/month) and you’re giving up most of the control.
- Akiflow – Faster command bar interface and a strong focus on task consolidation. Akiflow is built for people who love keyboard shortcuts and want to process tasks fast. Choose this if speed and keyboard shortcuts matter most for getting through your task list. The interface is less visual than Morgen, but more efficient for power users.
- Reclaim.ai – Stronger at automatically protecting time for habits and focus work, especially for teams. Reclaim automatically blocks time for lunch, workouts, or focus work and defends that time when meetings get scheduled. Choose this if you want to reserve time for habits and focus work without having to think about it every time. Ideal for teams dealing with too many meetings.
Frequently asked questions
Can I try Morgen for free?
Yes, you get 14 days of access to all Pro features. You don’t need to enter a credit card, so there’s no risk of forgetting to cancel. Two weeks is enough to see whether it fits your workflow.
Does Morgen work with iCloud and Outlook?
Yes, Morgen integrates with pretty much all major calendar providers. Google Calendar, Outlook, iCloud, Exchange, and Fastmail are all supported. You can connect them all at once and see everything in a single view.
Is there a mobile app available?
Yes, there are apps for iOS and Android. But keep in mind: the mobile version has fewer features than the desktop app. You can check your calendar and check off tasks, but the full planning experience is only on desktop.
Conclusion
Morgen is a solid choice if you want to stay in control of your planning while still getting help organizing things. It brings calendars and tasks together in one calm, clean interface. The time‑blocking feels intuitive, and the integrations with Todoist and Notion are dependable.
But it’s not for everyone. The price is high, the mobile app is limited, and if you really want full AI automation, Motion is where you should look. Morgen is built for people who want to plan intentionally, not for people who want to hand everything over.
So who is it for? For freelancers and consultants juggling multiple projects. For team leads who want oversight without losing control. For anyone who’s serious about time‑blocking and wants the right tool for it.
My advice: use the free trial. Connect all your calendars and tasks. Try doing real time‑blocking for two weeks. Then you’ll know whether it’s worth the 180 dollars per year. It works for me. But I do wish the mobile app were better.
