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Everything vs Focusmate

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Everything

Utilities

Instant filename search for Windows

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Focusmate logo

Focusmate

Productivity

Virtual co-working platform for accountability and productivity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Everything searches filenames only, not file contents, which is the deliberate trade for its speed; Focusmate the free plan caps sessions at 3 per week
  • They diverge on capability: Everything covers Instant results, Focusmate covers 25-minute work sessions.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Everything and Focusmate actually diverge.

Attributes where Everything and Focusmate differ
AttributeEverythingFocusmate
Pricing modelFree; donations acceptedfreemium
PlatformsWindowsWeb, IOS, Android
CategoryUtilitiesProductivity
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Everything

  • Instant results
  • MFT-based indexing
  • Tiny footprint
  • Regex and filters

Only in Focusmate

  • 25-minute work sessions
  • Partner matching
  • Video co-working
  • Goal setting and tracking
  • Session history
  • Reflection notes
  • Weekly sessions
  • Mobile-friendly

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Everything

  • Finding a file by name instantly instead of waiting on Windows Searchnot Focusmate
  • Locating duplicates and stray files across large drivesnot Focusmate
  • Navigating a machine with hundreds of thousands of filesnot Focusmate

Focusmate

  • Virtual co-working sessionsnot Everything
  • Accountability partnershipsnot Everything
  • Focus and productivitynot Everything

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Everything

  • Searches filenames only, not file contents, which is the deliberate trade for its speed
  • Windows and NTFS only: no macOS or Linux build, and non-NTFS volumes fall back to slower indexing
  • Requires administrator rights to read the Master File Table

Focusmate

  • The free plan caps sessions at 3 per week
  • Unlimited sessions require the Plus plan at $8 per month billed annually or $12 per month billed monthly
  • The Business plan is priced by quote with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Everything

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Core functionality
    • Personal use

Focusmate

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 sessions per week
    • No credit card required
  • Plus$8/month
    • Unlimited sessions
  • Business$null/mo
    • For enterprises, small businesses, learning communities

Which should you pick?

Choose Everything if

  • You need instant results.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want mft-based indexing.
Everything review

Choose Focusmate if

  • You need 25-minute work sessions.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want partner matching.
Focusmate review

Questions people ask

Is Everything or Focusmate better?
Neither clearly leads. Everything starts at Free and Focusmate at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Everything or Focusmate?
Everything starts at Free and Focusmate at Free.
Does Everything or Focusmate run on more platforms?
Everything runs on Windows. Focusmate runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Everything for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Everything best used for?
Everything is most often used for finding a file by name instantly instead of waiting on windows search, locating duplicates and stray files across large drives, navigating a machine with hundreds of thousands of files. Of those, finding a file by name instantly instead of waiting on windows search and locating duplicates and stray files across large drives are not what Focusmate is typically brought in for.
What can Everything do that Focusmate cannot?
Everything covers Instant results, MFT-based indexing, Tiny footprint, Regex and filters. Focusmate covers 25-minute work sessions, Partner matching, Video co-working, Goal setting and tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Everything: Is Everything free?

Yes, free to use with donations accepted.

Focusmate: Does Focusmate offer a free plan?

Yes. Focusmate's free plan includes up to 3 sessions per week at no cost, with no credit card required. Session duration is approximately 25 minutes each. Upgrade to Plus to unlock unlimited sessions.

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Everything: Why is it so much faster than Windows Search?

It reads the NTFS Master File Table directly instead of crawling the filesystem, so indexing a whole volume takes seconds.

Focusmate: What is the difference between Plus monthly and annual billing?

Focusmate Plus costs $12 per month when billed monthly, or $8 per month when billed annually. Annual billing provides a 33 percent discount compared to monthly billing.

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Everything: Can it search inside files?

Only in a limited way. It is built for filename search, and full content search is not what it is for.

Focusmate: What features are included in Focusmate Business?

Business is designed for enterprises, small businesses, and learning communities, but specific features and pricing are not listed publicly. Contact Focusmate directly for details on Business plan capabilities and costs.

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