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Focusmate vs Morgen

Focusmate logo

Focusmate

Productivity

Virtual co-working platform for accountability and productivity

From
Free
Rated
-
Morgen logo

Morgen

Calendars

Subscription calendar and task time-blocking app that dropped its free plan in March 2026

From
$15/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Focusmate has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Focusmate the free plan caps sessions at 3 per week; Morgen the free plan was discontinued in March 2026, so anyone wanting to try it long term now must pay after a 14-day trial, unlike Notion Calendar which remains free.
  • They diverge on capability: Focusmate covers 25-minute work sessions, Morgen covers Unified calendar view.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Focusmate and Morgen actually diverge.

Attributes where Focusmate and Morgen differ
AttributeFocusmateMorgen
Starting priceFree$15/month
Pricing modelfreemiumPer user per month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidMac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android
CategoryProductivityCalendars
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Focusmate

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

Only in Morgen

  • Unified calendar view
  • Task time blocking
  • Availability sharing
  • Multiple task manager integrations
  • Cross-platform apps
  • Team scheduling

What people use each for

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

Focusmate

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

Morgen

  • A user juggling several calendar accounts and task managers who wants tasks automatically scheduled into open slotsnot Focusmate
  • A small team that wants shared availability and booking pages without a separate scheduling tool subscriptionnot Focusmate
  • Someone comparing calendar apps after Morgen dropped its free plan and weighing whether the time-blocking feature is worth the subscriptionnot Focusmate
  • A consultant or freelancer sharing booking links for client scheduling across multiple connected calendarsnot Focusmate

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

Morgen

  • The free plan was discontinued in March 2026, so anyone wanting to try it long term now must pay after a 14-day trial, unlike Notion Calendar which remains free.
  • The Team plan has a two seat minimum, so a genuinely solo user gets no benefit from the lower per-seat team pricing.
  • Automatic task time blocking depends on the connected task manager data being accurate and well maintained, and a messy task list produces a messy schedule.
  • It supports a wide range of integrations but each one depends on the third party service API remaining stable, so occasional sync issues can appear after a provider changes something.
  • The subscription cost is meaningfully higher than competing calendar apps that remain free, so the value case rests entirely on the time-blocking and multi-source features being genuinely used.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Morgen

$15/month
  • Individual Pro$15/month
    • Billed annually, 30 USD per month if billed monthly
    • Unified calendar and task time blocking
    • Availability sharing and booking pages
  • Team$10/month
    • Per seat, billed annually, two seat minimum
    • Shared team availability
    • Admin controls

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.

Choose Morgen if

  • You need unified calendar view.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want task time blocking.

Questions people ask

Is Focusmate or Morgen better?
Neither clearly leads. Focusmate starts at Free and Morgen at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Focusmate or Morgen?
Focusmate has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Focusmate and $15/month for Morgen.
Does Focusmate or Morgen run on more platforms?
Focusmate runs on Web, IOS, Android. Morgen runs on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Focusmate for free?
Yes. Focusmate has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Morgen starts at $15/month.
What is Focusmate best used for?
Focusmate is most often used for virtual co-working sessions, accountability partnerships, focus and productivity. Of those, virtual co-working sessions and accountability partnerships are not what Morgen is typically brought in for.
What can Focusmate do that Morgen cannot?
Focusmate covers 25-minute work sessions, Partner matching, Video co-working, Goal setting and tracking. Morgen covers Unified calendar view, Task time blocking, Availability sharing, Multiple task manager integrations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Morgen: Is Morgen still free?

No. It discontinued its free plan in March 2026 and now offers only a 14-day trial before requiring a paid subscription.

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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Morgen: What is the main feature that justifies paying?

Automatic time blocking, which schedules tasks from a connected task manager directly into open calendar slots.

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.

Source
Morgen: How does it compare with Notion Calendar on price?

Notion Calendar remains free to use as a standalone app, while Morgen now requires a paid Individual or Team plan after its trial.

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