Your calendar is packed with appointments. Your task list is overflowing. And somewhere between the two, the time you need to actually get work done disappears. Sound familiar? I’ve been using Morgen intensively for a month to see if it can tame that chaos. Here’s what I discovered.
Morgen: the company
Morgen was born from a simple idea: why does your calendar app have to be separate from your task list? The team behind Morgen saw that people constantly switch back and forth between Google Calendar, Todoist, Notion, and whatever else they use. That takes time. And mental energy.
The company has positioned itself as the all-in-one planner that doesn’t opt for complete AI automation, but rather for control. Where tools like Motion completely take over your calendar, Morgen puts you in the driver’s seat. You decide when things happen.
What stands out is the focus on all platforms. Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android – they have it all. That’s not a given even for larger players. The Linux support in particular is remarkable in this category.
Who is Morgen really for?
Morgen is built for people who want to maintain control over their schedule. Think of freelancers juggling multiple projects, consultants constantly switching between clients, or team leads who need to keep track of their own work and that of their team.
Are you someone who likes to do time-blocking? Who deliberately schedules blocks of time for focused work? Then Morgen is a good fit. The tool helps you visually drag tasks to your calendar and actually reserve time for them.
Who is it less suitable for? If you specifically want an AI to automatically schedule your entire day, you’re better off looking at Motion. And if you don’t use a task list app like Todoist or Notion? Then you’re missing a big part of Morgen’s power. It’s explicitly a hub that brings together different tools, not a replacement.
Also important: Morgen doesn’t have a free version. You can try it for 14 days, but after that you have to pay. For people who want to test for months first, that might be a barrier.
Morgen features
Let’s look at what you get for your money:
- Unified Calendar – You connect all your calendars in one overview. Google Calendar for work, iCloud for personal, Outlook for your side job. They all appear in one interface. No more switching between tabs. In practice, this works surprisingly smoothly, although you sometimes see a delay of a few seconds when synchronizing.
- Task Integration – This is where Morgen really shines. You connect Todoist, Notion, Linear, or ClickUp and all your tasks appear next to your appointments. You see at a glance what you need to do and when you have meetings. That combination finally gives a realistic picture of your day.
- AI Planner – The AI looks at your tasks and suggests time slots to schedule them. It’s not full automation like with Motion, but more of a suggestion. You ultimately decide whether to accept it. Useful for people who want help but don’t want to give up all control.
- Time Blocking – Drag a task from your list to your calendar. Done. It sounds simple, but it works extremely well. You literally reserve time for your work, instead of just working through a list between meetings. Drag and drop feels natural.
- Scheduling Links – You create a booking page where people can schedule an appointment themselves. Similar to Calendly, but built-in. You set your availability, share the link, and done. Saves you another separate subscription to 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 at once. You switch between those views with one click. Sounds like a detail, but it saves a lot of mental overhead.
- Multi-timezone support – Working with people in different time zones? Morgen displays multiple time zones side by side. You see at a glance that it’s 2:00 PM for you and 8:00 AM for your American colleague. Prevents awkward miscommunication about meeting times.
What strikes me about the feature set is the focus on practical workflow improvements. There are no bells and whistles to impress. Everything is aimed at one thing: making your day manageable and helping you find time for your work.
The time-blocking feature deserves extra attention. Many people make task lists, but forget to actually block time for them. The result? Those tasks remain undone because your calendar is full of meetings. Morgen forces you to be realistic. If you have a two-hour task, you also need two hours of free time in your calendar. Otherwise it doesn’t fit. Sounds logical, but it’s surprisingly confronting.
Morgen pricing
This is where it gets interesting. Morgen has two paid plans: Pro and Team. The Pro plan costs $ 30 per month, or $ 15 per month if you pay annually (so $ 180 per year). The Team plan is cheaper: $ 25 per month, or $ 10 per month with an annual subscription ($ 120 per year).
Wait a minute. The Team plan is cheaper? Yes, you read that right. If you have at least two people, you pay less per person than for an individual Pro subscription. That’s unusual, but smart if you want to attract teams.
Is it worth the price? That depends on your situation. If you’re already paying for Calendly ($ 10-15/month) and a task app like Todoist Premium ($ 4/month), you’re already around $ 15 per month anyway. In that case, you get more functionality with Morgen for the same money.
But if you’re using free versions of Google Calendar and Todoist, then $ 180 per year is a big step. Especially for Dutch users who think in euros, that feels like a serious investment. You really need to get value out of it to justify it.
The 14-day free trial is handy. You don’t have to enter a credit card, so there’s no risk of forgetting to cancel. Use those two weeks to test whether it really improves your workflow. Otherwise, it’s just expensive.
What should you watch out for?
Time for honesty. Morgen is not perfect.
The mobile app is a weak point. 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 is missing. For people who work on the go a lot, that’s frustrating. You don’t always want to open your laptop to schedule something.
Synchronization issues occur occasionally. Not constantly, but regularly enough to be annoying. Events sometimes don’t load immediately, or you see a task duplicated. It usually resolves itself after a refresh, but it does break your flow. If you rely on real-time updates, that can be annoying.
We’ve already mentioned the price tag, but it’s worth repeating: for many people, this is just too expensive. Especially if you’re just starting with time-blocking and aren’t sure if you’re going to stick with it. Then it’s a waste to pay $ 180 per year for a tool you might not use to its fullest.
Team features are basic. If you’re thinking about real team planning with resource management and capacity planning, then Morgen is too light. The Team plan mainly gives you shared calendars and scheduling, but no advanced project management features. For small teams that’s fine, but larger organizations need more.
Finally: the AI features are not yet as advanced as competitors. Motion automatically plans your entire day, Reclaim.ai automatically protects time for habits. Morgen makes suggestions, but you still have to manually approve and move everything. That gives control, but also costs time.
What do others think?
The general sentiment about Morgen is positive. People are especially enthusiastic about the design. Words like “beautiful” and “calming” come up often. In a world of cluttered interfaces, Morgen feels clean. That’s not nothing when you’re looking at your schedule all day.
The integration with Todoist and Notion is highly praised. Users who have been switching between apps for years are happy they finally see everything in one screen. That combination of tasks and appointments turns out to be enormously valuable in practice.
But that mobile app keeps coming back in complaints. People expect a modern planning tool to work equally well everywhere. If you only get a limited version on your phone, that feels like a missed opportunity. Especially since the desktop experience is so good.
The synchronization issues are also mentioned regularly. Not by everyone, but often enough to be a pattern. For a tool that revolves around real-time overview, that’s a weakness you need to take seriously.
Interestingly, many reviewers compare Morgen with Motion and Akiflow, and then choose Morgen because of the control. They don’t want an AI to take over their day. They want to decide themselves what happens when, but do want help organizing. For that group, Morgen is the sweet spot.
Morgen alternatives
Morgen not quite what you’re looking for? These are the main alternatives:
- Motion – Much more focus on project management and complete AI automation. Motion automatically plans your entire day and moves tasks around when something changes. Choose this if you have a team that needs to manage projects and you want your calendar fully controlled by AI. It does cost more ($ 34/month) and you give up all control.
- Akiflow – Faster command bar interface and strong focus on task consolidation. Akiflow is built for people who love keyboard shortcuts and want to process tasks lightning fast. Choose this if you value speed and keyboard shortcuts most for processing tasks. The interface is less visual than Morgen, but more efficient for power users.
- Reclaim.ai – Stronger in automatically protecting time for habits and focus work, especially for teams. Reclaim automatically blocks time for lunch, exercise, or focus work and defends that time when meetings are scheduled. Choose this if you want to automatically reserve time for habits and focus work without having to think about it yourself all the time. Ideal for teams struggling 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 feel whether it fits your workflow.
Does Morgen work with iCloud and Outlook?
Yes, Morgen integrates with virtually all major calendar providers. Google Calendar, Outlook, iCloud, Exchange, and Fastmail are all supported. You can connect them all at once and see them in one overview.
Is a mobile app available?
Yes, there are apps for iOS and Android. But note: the mobile version has fewer features than the desktop app. You can view your calendar and check off tasks, but you only get the full planning experience on desktop.
Conclusion
Morgen is a strong choice if you want to maintain control over your planning but need help with organizing. It unites calendars and tasks in one calm, clear screen. The time-blocking works intuitively and the integrations with Todoist and Notion are solid.
But it’s not for everyone. The price is high, the mobile app is limited, and if you specifically want full AI automation, you should go with Motion. Morgen is built for people who want to plan consciously, not for people who prefer to hand everything over.
Who is it for then? For freelancers and consultants juggling multiple projects. For team leads who want overview without losing control. For anyone who wants to do serious time-blocking and is looking for 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 if it’s worth your $ 180 per year. It works for me. But I do wish that mobile app was better.
