Focusmate is a virtual coworking platform that pairs you with another person for 50-minute focus sessions via video, using accountability and body doubling to enhance productivity and combat procrastination.
- Scheduled Sessions - Book 50-minute focus sessions in advance
- Partner Matching - Automatically paired with an accountability partner
- Video Connection - Brief check-in at start, work silently together, check-out at end
- Flexible Scheduling - Sessions available 24/7 across global time zones
- Recurring Sessions - Schedule regular daily or weekly sessions
- Session History - Track your focus sessions and completion rate
- Community - Join a global community of focused workers
- Accountability - Social commitment increases follow-through
- Book a Session - Schedule 50-minute focus session at preferred time
- Get Matched - Automatically paired with another Focusmate member
- Start Session - Join video call, briefly state your goal (30 seconds)
- Work Together - Work silently on your own tasks for 50 minutes
- Check Out - Briefly share progress at end of session
Focusmate leverages:
- Body Doubling - Presence of another person increases focus
- Social Accountability - Commitment to another person drives completion
- Implementation Intentions - Stating goals increases likelihood of action
- Overcome procrastination on difficult tasks
- Maintain focus for extended periods
- Combat isolation of remote work
- Build consistent work habits
- Increase task completion rates
Ideal for remote workers, freelancers, students, people with ADHD, and anyone who struggles with self-directed work or procrastination.
- Free plan - 3 sessions per week
- Plus - $5/month for unlimited sessions
- Pro - $9/month for unlimited sessions plus recurring bookings