Focusmate is a virtual body doubling platform that offers on-demand productivity sessions 24/7 to help you get anything done.Students, engineers, homemakers (and more) join from 150+ countries and support each other reach their goals. Cowork with motivating partners who hold you accountable and cheer you on, and boost your productivity.Focusmate changes the way you work by connecting you to others who have committed to being accountable for finishing their most important work.You choose a time to work, and Focusmate pairs you with an accountability partner for a live, virtual coworking session that will keep you on task.Research in psychology and behavioral science shows that regular human connection reduces the likelihood that a worker will procrastinate or become distracted.The Focusmate virtual coworking model is rooted in evidence-based approaches to productivity and systems of accountability developed by leading executive and leadership coaches.In our most recent internal survey, users reported an average productivity increase of 161% (that's nearly a three-fold increase)!
Focusmate (focusmate.com) has 346 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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focusmate.com
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Larchmont, New York
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2026
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Focusmate is an incredible company. It really feels like they are actually about building community and a helpful service at a reasonable price. Having the opportunity to meet with an incredible human at any hour of the day, and work together, make progress, and live a moment of life together is just so sweet. I've met so many incredible people. It's such a special service. Thank you Focusmate!
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VAISHNAVI
I used to struggle a lot with…
I used to struggle a lot with procrastination, and staying consistent felt really hard. But Focusmate has honestly changed that for me.
It keeps me accountable and helps me actually get things done to the point where using it has become a habit I genuinely rely on. I’m now able to stay focused and productive without constantly putting things off.
I also love that they offer student scholarships, which makes it more accessible. Definitely check it out it’s absolutely worth it.
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shreya R.
One of the best ways to keep your focus…
One of the best ways to keep your focus intact and not feel overwhelmed when you’re trying to self motivate.
Amazing work done by the team.
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Mohamed ali Si M.
I had a great experience with the app
I had a great experience with the app. I was struggling with focus issues. since I knew this Focusmateit helped me a lot with that. If you have distraction issues then I highly recommend you.
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Nathalie L.
life-changing
For my as a freelancer focusmate was life-changing. Great community!
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Andrea B.
Merci Focusmate
Je suis française et j'ai découvert ce site pour me mettre à travailler et franchement après un essais de plusieurs semaines, je n'ai pas hésité à prendre un abonnement. Le meilleure investissement que j'ai pu faire ces derniers temps, je suis tellement plus productive.
Merci Focusmate !
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Melissa B.
The Study/Work Buddy You Can Always Depend on
I have been using Focusmate for 5 years, and I absolutely love the platform. Over the last 5 years, the team has been making gradual updates and improvements to the platform which has only made my user experience better! Whether I am working on a project for work, packing for a move, or studying for a certification, Focusmate is always there for me!
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Covenant F.
Amazing for Bodydoubling
Review: How Focusmate Changed the Game for My Neurodivergent Brain
I’ll be honest: when I first heard about Focusmate, I was skeptical. As someone who is neurodivergent, I didn't see how sitting on a call with a stranger would help. I eventually gave it a shot, and I am genuinely blown away by how effective it is. It taps into a perfect balance that "study dates" with friends usually lack.
Why It Actually Works
The "Stranger" Advantage: When you work with friends, it’s easy to spend 90% of the time chatting. With Focusmate, everyone is incredibly kind, but because you don’t know them, there’s no social pressure to over-talk. You check in at the start, work in silence, and wrap up at the end.
The Power of Body Doubling: Having someone virtually "work alongside you" is a massive productivity booster. I’ve seen people use it for everything—coding, yoga, cleaning, or administrative tasks.
External Accountability: It helps me keep "appointments with myself." Before Focusmate, my schedule was just a suggestion. Now, knowing someone is waiting for me on the other side of that camera forces me to actually show up and start.
Value and Flexibility
The pricing is excellent. Even at the highest tier, you can get unlimited sessions for under £100 a year, which is a steal for the consistency it provides. They also offer free sessions every week for those who want to test the waters. I personally find the 75-minute sessions to be the "sweet spot" for deep work.
Room for Improvement
While I think the platform is already great (and cheap enough that a student discount isn't even necessary), there are a couple of features I’d love to see:
Integrated To-Do Lists: A shared or personal checklist within the session UI so you can visually track your goals with your partner.
Better Milestone Tracking: A way to log what you’ve accomplished during those appointments.
Conclusion: If you struggle to stay consistent or find it hard to start tasks, I cannot recommend Focusmate enough. It’s transformed how I schedule my life and actually get things done.