Tandem
Virtual coworking that shows who's available
Pricing
Free plan, Team from $10/user/mo
Best For
Teams that want lightweight async-first coworking without immersion
Company Size
Key Features
- Status tracking (available, in a call, do not disturb)
- Quick video/voice calls between teammates
- Integrations with Slack and Notion
- Screen sharing and collaborative tools
- Low-friction "desk view"
The Good and the Bad
What works
- Less immersive than Gather, lower friction to adoption
- Shows who's actually available for a quick sync
- Like seeing who's "at their desk"
Watch out for
- Less emotional connection than actual office vibes
- Requires teammates to stay active in the tool
Our Take
Tandem is virtual coworking for teams that want the benefits of Gather but less of the game-like feel. You see a list of who’s online and available. You click their name, do a quick video call. It’s like seeing who’s “at their desk” and asking if they have five minutes.
This is useful for the actual work part of remote work — quick problem-solving, pairing, decisions that are better made synchronously. Instead of “let me schedule a meeting” or “I’ll send a detailed Slack explanation,” you just call someone.
The Slack integration keeps it accessible. You can see Tandem status without switching apps. For 10-20 person teams doing creative work (design, engineering, product), this creates natural moments of collaboration without the structure of scheduled meetings.
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