Cofocus

What Cofocus is

Cofocus pairs people for 50-minute, one-to-one video sessions centered on focus and mutual accountability. Users book a time on a calendar and are matched with a partner. Each session starts with a greeting and a conversation about goals, followed by focused work; at the end, the partners discuss how it went. A bell and notification mark the finish. Cofocus lists reading, writing, studying, PhD research, side hustles, administration, planning, freelance work, and meditation as possible session uses. Bookings can sync with Google Calendar: Cofocus creates events for scheduled sessions and removes them if a session is canceled. Its privacy policy says the service requests permission to view and edit calendar events and stores access and refresh tokens. The pricing page says subscriptions fund Cofocus, which says it does not sell data and does not show ads. The free Starter plan allows three sessions a week; Premium costs $4.99 a month for unlimited sessions. Both plans include live coworking rooms, video presence, a focus timer, and accountability tools. Rooms hold two users. Cofocus is a web service from ElysiumOne OÜ, a two-person team based in Tallinn, Estonia.

Who it suits

Cofocus suits people who want a scheduled video session and a partner to help them stay focused on individual work. Its listed uses range from studying and research to planning, freelance work, and meditation.

Limits

Starter allows three sessions a week. Premium costs $4.99 a month and includes unlimited sessions.

Getting started

1. Visit the Cofocus website.
2. Use the web app to book a session on the calendar.
3. Get matched with a partner for the booked session.
4. Optionally synchronize booked sessions with Google Calendar.
5. Choose Starter or Premium; a free trial is available.

Verdict

Choose Cofocus if scheduled, one-to-one video sessions fit the way you work and you want a partner for mutual accountability. The free plan has a weekly session cap; unlimited sessions require Premium at $4.99 a month.