The Focusmate alternative built for longer, smarter sessions

Instead of booking slot by slot, set your free hours once. We match you with people in overlapping timezones who speak your language.

Available in the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Updated 2026-11-04.

Short answer

Focusmate popularized short one to one video sessions with a stranger, and many people love it. The friction shows up over time: you book every slot yourself, sessions are short, and there is no way to match by language.

Sessions up to 3 hours
Language matching built in
Coworking plus stakes plus partners in one account

Remindeeu keeps what works, live video with real people, and removes the scheduling. You set your free hours once. Sessions are booked for you in small groups who share your language, and they run from 30 minutes up to 3 hours. When video alone is not enough, stake goals and human partners are in the same account.

Who it is for

Focusmate users tired of booking slot by slot
People who want longer deep work blocks
Non English speakers who want sessions in their own language
Anyone who wants coworking plus extra accountability

How it works

Set your timezone, country, language and free hours
Mr. Remindeeu finds the most overlapping window
Join your Daily video room and get to work

What you get

Automatic scheduling

Set your free hours once. Sessions are booked for you every day.

Language matching

You are grouped with people who share your language.

Timezone overlap

The window that suits the most people wins.

Flexible lengths

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours.

Reminders

A morning summary and a heads up 15 minutes before.

Pause anytime

Up to 7 days, then resume with one click.

Why it works

Social presence makes starting easier and quitting early harder.
A booked time turns intention into an appointment.
Working beside people in the same language and timezone builds familiar routines.

Tips to get the most from it

Set a wide availability range so you are matched more often
Start with 1 hour sessions, then move to 2 hours for deep work days
Pair coworking with a stake goal for projects with a deadline
Keep the same daily window so matching groups become familiar faces

How Remindeeu compares

	Remindeeu	Booking tools	Working alone
Scheduling	Automatic	Manual per slot	None
Language matching	Yes	Rarely	Not applicable
Session length	Up to 3 hr	Usually short	Unlimited but unstructured
Extra accountability	Stakes and partners	No	No

Frequently asked questions

How is Remindeeu different from Focusmate?

Focusmate pairs you one to one for short slots you book yourself. Remindeeu matches small groups automatically from your availability range, groups by language, supports sessions up to 3 hours and adds stake goals and human partners in the same account.

Is Focusmate free?

As of November 2026 Focusmate offers up to three free sessions a week. Focusmate Plus gives unlimited sessions for $8 per month billed yearly or $12 per month billed monthly.

How long are Focusmate sessions?

Focusmate sessions are 25, 50 or 75 minutes long and pair you one to one with another member. Remindeeu sessions run from 30 minutes to 3 hours in small groups matched by language.

What is the best free Focusmate alternative?

For free drop in rooms, StudyStream and Discord study servers are popular. If you want automatic scheduling, language matching and longer sessions, Remindeeu is free to set up and $9 a month for matched sessions.

What is virtual coworking?

Virtual coworking means working alongside other people on a live video call. Each person works on their own task, and the shared presence makes it easier to start, stay focused and avoid distractions. It works like a library or office, delivered to your desk.

How does Remindeeu match coworking sessions?

You set your timezone, country, language and the range of hours you are free. Every evening Mr. Remindeeu finds the window where the most people who share your language overlap, books a Daily video room and notifies everyone.

What session lengths can I choose?

Sessions run for 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours. Short sessions help you start; longer ones suit deep work and exam revision.

What do you actually do in a coworking session?

Say in one line what you plan to finish, work quietly with your camera on, then share what you got done at the end. Most people keep their microphone muted between the start and the finish.

Do I need to keep my camera on?

Camera on is the default because being seen is what creates the accountability. You can choose a camera optional style when you set up your coworking goal if you need it.

What equipment do I need?

A computer or phone with a camera and microphone and an up to date browser. Sessions run on Daily video inside Remindeeu, so there is nothing to download or install.

What if nobody overlaps with my hours?

If no one shares your window and language on a given day, you are not booked that day. Widening your availability range or adding a second time range gives you more matches.

Will I be reminded before sessions?

Yes. You get a morning summary of the day and a reminder 15 minutes before each session, by email and in the app.

Can I pause my coworking plan?

Yes. Pause for 1 to 7 days and resume any time. Paused goals are left out of matching until you return.

Do you accept cards from my country?

Yes. Payments are processed by Bachs, which accepts cards issued in every country, including the US, Canada, the UK and all of Europe. Prices are shown in US dollars and your bank converts the amount if your card uses another currency.

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