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Focusmate alternatives
Focusmate compared with 6 alternatives: Flow Club, FLOWN, Caveday, StudyStream, Deepwrk and 1 more.
Focusmate has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 / month, billed annually. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FocusmateThis tool | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web |
| Flow Club | Free trial · from $33.33/mo | Trial only | Web |
| FLOWN | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Caveday | Free trial · from $35/mo | Trial only | Web |
| StudyStream | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Deepwrk | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Sukha | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Focusmate
- Free trial · from $33.33/mo
Flow Club
Hosted virtual coworking sessions for focused work and body doubling
- Flow Club starts at $33.33 / month, billed annually ($400), or $40 monthly. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
- Focusmate has a free plan. Flow Club does not, though it has a free trial.
- Flow Club also covers focus music.
Suits: Remote workers and students who focus better with other people present
- Free plan · from $19/mo
FLOWN
Virtual coworking with facilitated focus sessions and body doubling
- FLOWN starts at $19 / month, billed annually, or $25 monthly. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
- FLOWN can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FLOWN also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.
Suits: Remote workers who want company and structure while working from home
- Free trial · from $35/mo
Caveday
Guided group focus sessions on Zoom, running all day
- Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
- Focusmate has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
- Caveday also covers goals.
Suits: Remote workers who focus better with other people on camera
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
StudyStream
Live video study rooms open around the clock
- StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
- Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
- StudyStream also covers tasks and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Students who study better alongside other people on camera
- Free trial · from $12/mo
Deepwrk
Hosted body doubling sessions online for adults with ADHD
- Deepwrk starts at $12 / month, paid annually. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
- Focusmate has a free plan. Deepwrk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Deepwrk also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.
Suits: Adults with ADHD who work better with other people present
- Free trial · from $20/mo
Sukha
Browser-based focus sessions with music, timer, tasks and blocking
- Sukha starts at $20 / month. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
- Focusmate has a free plan. Sukha does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sukha lists a browser extension.
- Sukha can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Sukha also covers tasks, site & app blocker, Pomodoro timer and focus music.
Suits: Writers, developers and designers doing solo deep work
Limits worth knowing in Focusmate
- The free plan is limited to 3 sessions per week; unlimited sessions need Plus.
- A camera is required and has to stay on for the whole session.
- There is no native app. On a phone or tablet it runs in the browser and can be added to the home screen.
- Business pricing is not published; the pricing page links to an inquiry form.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Focusmate?
The alternatives to Focusmate in this directory are Flow Club, FLOWN, Caveday, StudyStream, Deepwrk and Sukha. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Focusmate.
Is there a free alternative to Focusmate?
Yes. FLOWN and StudyStream have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Focusmate alternatives work on Android?
The Focusmate listing does not include an Android app. StudyStream lists one.
Which Focusmate alternatives work on iOS?
The Focusmate listing does not include an iOS app. StudyStream lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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