Focusmate
Virtual body doubling for getting anything done
Focusmate is a virtual coworking service that pairs users with an accountability partner for live video focus sessions of 25, 50, or 75 minutes. Sessions run in the browser on desktop or mobile with no app download required, and calendar invites are sent for booked sessions.
Features include native video, Task Modes (Desk, Moving, Anything), Quiet Mode, Favorite Partners, session chat, screensharing, virtual backgrounds, video effects, picture-in-picture, and matching preferences such as gender matching. Integrations include Google Calendar, Beeminder, and a developer API.
Focusmate is for anyone who wants to get things done, including desk work, cleaning, cooking, art, music, writing, reading, and at-home exercise. It is packaged as a free plan with up to three sessions per week, a Plus edition with unlimited sessions available monthly or annually, and a Business edition for enterprises, small businesses, and learning communities. Gift cards are also available.
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