Focusmate vs Think Divergent
Focusmate
focusmate.comThink Divergent
thinkdivergent.comSide by side
| Figure | Focusmate | Think Divergent |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.67/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Virtual Study Room Apps | 8.4 (#5) | 7.3 (#34) |
| Who it is for | Focusmate describes its audience as students, freelancers, homemakers, solopreneurs, remote workers, and office workers. | The maker describes the app as useful for students, professionals, and anyone needing extra motivation to get started. |
Plans
Focusmate
- FreeFree
- Plus (annual billing)$8 a year
- Plus (monthly billing)$12 a month
- BusinessPriced on request
In their own words
Focusmate
Focusmate pairs people for scheduled virtual coworking sessions, with each person working alongside an accountability partner. Sessions run for 25, 50, or 75 minutes, and members can favorite partners to work with them again. Task modes include Desk Mode, Moving, and Anything; Quiet Mode allows a session without a microphone. Video options include virtual backgrounds, screensharing, and effects. Focusmate runs in a browser, where users can book and join sessions without installing software. Calendar invites support major calendars such as Apple, Google, and Outlook, and listed integrations include Google Calendar, Beeminder, and a Developer API. The free plan includes 3 sessions per week at free, with no credit card required. Plus costs $8 a year when billed annually or $12 a month when billed monthly; both plans include unlimited sessions. A camera and internet-connected device are required, while a microphone is preferred. Sessions are not recorded, and users can report sessions or partners.
Think Divergent
Think Divergent has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.