Side by side
Cofocus vs Focusmate
Both stand on virtual study room apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
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.
Visit Cofocus Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Focusmate offers live coworking with flexible session lengths and a free weekly option. Users need a camera and internet-connected device, and mobile use is through a browser or home-screen shortcut rather than an app.
Visit FocusmateThe facts
| Cofocus | Focusmate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $4.99 a month | Plus (annual billing): $8 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cofocus.one | focusmate.com |
| On virtual study room apps | #11 of 37 | #7 of 37 |
Cofocus: what it does well
- Pairs users for scheduled 50-minute accountability sessions.
- Calendar sync creates and removes Google Calendar events.
- Free Starter plan includes three sessions a week.
- Both plans include a focus timer and accountability tools.
- Subscription-funded service says it does not sell data or show ads.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to three sessions a week.
- Premium unlimited sessions cost $4.99 a month.
- Coworking rooms hold two users.
- Google Calendar sync requires permission to view and edit events.
Focusmate: what it does well
- Sessions are available in three lengths
- Members can favorite partners
- Quiet Mode works without a microphone
- Free plan includes 3 sessions per week
What to know first
- A camera and internet-connected device are required
- There is no mobile app
- Free sessions are limited to 3 per week
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