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FLOWN 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.
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FLOWN combines facilitated focus sessions, private coworking, and planning or recharge activities. Its free option is limited by session count and schedule, while lifetime access is listed as a one-time purchase.
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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
| FLOWN | Focusmate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Yearly: $19 a month | Plus (annual billing): $8 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | flown.com | focusmate.com |
| On virtual study room apps | #3 of 37 | #7 of 37 |
FLOWN: what it does well
- Facilitated sessions run for one or two hours.
- Drop-In focus room stays open around the clock.
- Private room supports real-time coworking with friends.
- Available across mobile, desktop, and web platforms.
- Includes guided planning and recharge sessions.
What to know first
- Free plan provides four sessions per month.
- Free sessions are all on Fridays.
- Public community hosting requires 30 prior sessions.
- Lifetime membership costs $900, paid once.
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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