Focusmate

Focusmate pairs you with a stranger for 25, 50 or 75-minute video coworking sessions. You state your goal at the start, work silently together, and check in at the end. The social accountability of someone watching you work is surprisingly effective for people who struggle alone.

The most underrated focus tool on this list. The social accountability effect is real — it's hard to scroll Twitter when someone can see your face. The free tier gives 3 sessions a week.

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