Focusmate
Virtual coworking that pairs you with a partner on video
What is Focusmate?
Focusmate is a virtual coworking service, a practice also called body doubling. You book a 25, 50 or 75-minute session, are matched with another member on a video call, say what you plan to do, work quietly with cameras on and check in at the end. It runs in a desktop or mobile browser with nothing to install.
Focusmate has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 / month, billed annually. See every plan
Good for
- People who start tasks more easily with someone else present
- Remote workers and students who put work off when alone
- Body doubling on a schedule, including for members with ADHD
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- 25, 50 and 75-minute sessions
- Book a session for a time you choose and Focusmate matches you with a partner. It says over 99% of bookings are matched; if one is not, the next slot is 15 minutes later.
- Favorite partners
- Star a partner you worked well with, or a friend, to make it easy to book sessions with that person again instead of a random match.
- Task modes
- Mark a session as Desk, Moving or Anything, so a partner knows whether you will be at a computer or doing something like cooking or cleaning.
- Quiet Mode and session chat
- Quiet Mode tells your partner you cannot use a microphone, for libraries and shared offices. Goals and progress go in the in-session text chat instead.
- Video in the browser
- Sessions run on Focusmate's own video, with virtual backgrounds, screen sharing and picture-in-picture, so no separate video call app is needed.
- Calendar invites
- Each booking sends a calendar invite, which Focusmate says works with Apple, Google and Outlook calendars. There is also a Google Calendar integration.
Focusmate pricing
- Starts at
- $8 / month, billed annually
- Free plan
- 3 sessions per week, with no credit card required.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 sessions per week, with no credit card required. |
| Plus | $8per month, billed annually; $12 billed monthly | Unlimited sessions. The pricing page notes that taxes may be added at checkout. |
| Business | Custom | For enterprises, small businesses and learning communities. No price is listed; the page links to more information and an inquiry form. |
Read from focusmate.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Focusmate before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountAnnual billing costs a third less than monthly
Plus is $8 a month when billed annually and $12 a month when billed monthly, which works out to about 33% less over a year.
Stated on focusmate.com - Other savingsHelp for people who cannot afford Plus
The pricing FAQ invites anyone who cannot afford the full price of Plus to contact the company. It does not state an amount or eligibility rules.
Stated on focusmate.com
Works with
- Google Calendar
- Beeminder
Focusmate alternatives
- Focusmate vs Flow Club
Free trial · from $33.33/mo
- Focusmate vs FLOWN
Free plan · from $19/mo
- Focusmate vs Caveday
Free trial · from $35/mo
- Focusmate vs StudyStream
Free plan · from $1.99/mo
- Focusmate vs Deepwrk
Free trial · from $12/mo
Common questions
Is Focusmate free?
Focusmate has a free plan. 3 sessions per week, with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $8 / month, billed annually.
How much does Focusmate cost?
Focusmate lists 3 plans. Free: $0. Plus: $8 per month, billed annually; $12 billed monthly. Business: custom pricing. Prices were read from focusmate.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Focusmate work on?
Focusmate is available on Web.
Does Focusmate offer any discounts?
Focusmate publicly lists the following: Annual billing costs a third less than monthly; Help for people who cannot afford Plus.
Does Focusmate have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Focusmate is listed for Web.
Does Focusmate have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Focusmate is listed for Web.
Is Focusmate open source?
Focusmate is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Focusmate have an API?
Yes. Focusmate offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Focusmate integrate with?
Focusmate's listing names Google Calendar and Beeminder. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Focusmate?
Focusmate is made by Focusmate Inc. It dates from 2015.
What are the alternatives to Focusmate?
The closest alternatives to Focusmate in our directory are Flow Club, FLOWN, Caveday, StudyStream and Deepwrk. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Focusmate.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.