Our take: Good if working alongside a stranger on video keeps you on task, but the free plan allows only 3 sessions a week.
- Free: 3 sessions/week
- 25, 50, 75-minute sessions
- Video call based
- Not tested by us yet
- ? China access — not tested yet
Checked before sign-up
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · from official pricing and help pages · not tested hands-on yet
Your data: Sessions run as video calls with another user. The official pages we checked do not describe recording or data retention.
Data sheet
Every row shows how we know it
| Free limit | 3 sessions per week, no credit card Official |
|---|---|
| Plus | US$8/month billed annually or US$12/month billed monthly; unlimited sessions Official |
| Business | Custom, contact for details Official |
| Session length | 25, 50 or 75 minutes Official |
| How it works | Book, join a video call, share goals with your partner, then work Official |
| Access from China | — Not tested |
When to use it
Pick it when you procrastinate while working or studying from home and need a fixed start time with someone else present.
Before you use it
Sessions are video calls with strangers, so consider whether you are comfortable on camera with your workspace visible.
How to use it
- Create a Focusmate account
- Pick a session length and book a slot on the calendar
- Join the video call at the start time, state your goal and work
Alternatives
- Todoist — Solo to-do list managementCloud
- Google Calendar — Time-block on your own calendarCloud
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · compiled from official information, not yet tested by us. Found something outdated? Tell us. · Focusmate pricing (official)