Focusmate
Distraction-free productivity via virtual coworking
Focusmate launched on January 11, 2019 with 367 votes, #28 of 2,587 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
In plain words
Focusmate is a virtual coworking platform that pairs users for structured 50-minute productivity sessions over video. Participants work on their own tasks side-by-side with a remote partner, providing mutual accountability and motivation. The service is designed for anyone seeking distraction-free work environments, from writers and students to remote professionals and digital nomads who benefit from the presence of another person working toward their goals.
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From the sources
Focusmate virtual coworking provides accountability exactly when and how you need it to get things done—live, "in person" from another human being. Users to work side-by-side, remotely over video, in structured 50 minute sessions. Let a Focusmate hold your feet to the fire, just like your coworkers might in a real office.
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