Productivity · head to head
Focusmate vs Microsoft 365
Focusmate
Productivity
Virtual co-working platform for accountability and productivity
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Microsoft 365
Productivity
Productivity apps with built-in AI, security and cloud storage in one plan
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Focusmate the free plan caps sessions at 3 per week; Microsoft 365 free web tier caps storage at 5GB; Basic tier is $1.99/month for only 100GB
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Focusmate and Microsoft 365 actually diverge.
| Attribute | Focusmate | Microsoft 365 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2017 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).
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 Focusmate
- 25-minute work sessions
- Partner matching
- Video co-working
- Goal setting and tracking
- Session history
- Reflection notes
- Weekly sessions
- Mobile-friendly
Only in Microsoft 365
Nothing recorded that Focusmate does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Focusmate
- Booking virtual coworking sessions with an accountability partnernot Microsoft 365
- Building a focused work routine with timed sessionsnot Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft 365 review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Microsoft 365
- Free web tier caps storage at 5GB; Basic tier is $1.99/month for only 100GB
- Family plan tops out at 6 people and AI features cannot be shared across family members even on paid plans
Pricing, plan by plan
Focusmate
Free- FreeFree
- 25-minute sessions
- Limited sessions per week
- Basic matching
- Plus$5/month
- Unlimited sessions
- Priority matching
- Session history
Microsoft 365
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft 365 review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Focusmate or Microsoft 365 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Focusmate starts at Free and Microsoft 365 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Focusmate or Microsoft 365?
- Focusmate starts at Free and Microsoft 365 at Free.
- Does Focusmate or Microsoft 365 run on more platforms?
- Focusmate runs on Web, IOS, Android. Microsoft 365 runs on Web.
- Can I use Focusmate for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Focusmate best used for?
- Focusmate is most often used for booking virtual coworking sessions with an accountability partner, building a focused work routine with timed sessions. Of those, booking virtual coworking sessions with an accountability partner and building a focused work routine with timed sessions are not what Microsoft 365 is typically brought in for.
- What can Focusmate do that Microsoft 365 cannot?
- Focusmate covers 25-minute work sessions, Partner matching, Video co-working, Goal setting and tracking.