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Based on 346 reviews
Focusmate4.9Honesty, pricing, process and quality scores appear once 5 customers have rated them.
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 Folks Told, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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Ryan D.
I tried for an hour to connect and no one showed up. Seems like a glitchy or scammy website
Reply from FocusmateJul 22, 2026
Hi Ryan, I’m sorry that happened. It sounds like there was an underlying issue, as that's definitely not a normal experience on Focusmate! Please reach out to us at [email protected] so we can look into what might have caused that, and get it fixed for you.
Hayley
Very simple platform, no distracting bells and whistles, exactly what it should be to help focus. There is an endless pool of people to body double with, never had to wait more than 2 minutes for a match.
Mina
Focusmate has literally changed my life. And I'm not someone who throws that statement around. It is by far, and by a very large margin, the BEST productivity tool I've ever used. I highly recommend it if you struggle with task initiation and procrastination.
Shahenda
Focusmate has completely transformed my productivity. I started using it during my final year of university, and it was a lifesaver in helping me stay focused and manage my heavy study loads during those last two semesters. Now that I have graduated, I still rely on it daily to maintain my momentum and stay on track with my goals. What makes Focusmate truly special is the incredibly safe, respectful, and wonderful community they have built. Studying independently can feel very isolating, but this platform changes everything. I am also deeply grateful for their supportive scholarship program, which shows how much they care about their members. I cannot recommend it enough!
Dos Margaritas Salsa K.
gentle accountability from kind, interesting strangers. it definitely helps me stay on task and not hop up every 5 minutes.
Matt M.
I love Focusmate! Helps me actually get stuff done
meredith
I was skeptical to do body doubling, an ADHD strategy, with strangers online, but found that the site gives you a proper introduction to using their site before your first interaction and all the other users I've worked with have been friendly. It's a great tool to get work done more efficiently. I appreciate the scholarship they offer to those in need short or long term. The groups available, especially for those who are neurodivergent, are also a great resource.
Suzanne J.
I love focusmate. I can't emphasize enough how helpful it has been for keeping me moving forward. I especially appreciate all of their positive messaging. Like when you miss a session they ask if you are ok vs penalizing you for missing.
