Flock vs. Lua

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Flock
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Flock is a collaborative business messaging application developed by the small (but multinational) company of the same name, designed to compete with Slack. The company boasts that the app is a fast and reliable means of communication, and is available in a free edition.
$250
one-time fee up to 50 attendees
Lua
Score 1.0 out of 10
N/A
Lua is a mobile-first enterprise communication solution. It powers messaging that is built for business: instant, secure, and keeps everyone accountable. Some key features include: Real-time Secure Messaging, Two-touch Conference Calling, and an Analytics Dashboard.
$0
Per User per Month
Pricing
FlockLua
Editions & Modules
Micro
$250
up to 50 attendees
Add-Ons
$250
one-time fee
Standard
$550
up to 500 attendees
Container
$950
one-time fee
PRO
$950
up to 2000 attendees
PLUS
$1500
up to 5000 attendees
Event App
$1950
one-time fee
Lua
Per User per Month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FlockLua
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$2,500
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Features
FlockLua
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Flock
7.0
8 Ratings
11% below category average
Lua
-
Ratings
Task Management7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Gantt Charts6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Scheduling6.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow Automation5.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Access9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Search10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Visual planning tools6.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Communication
Comparison of Communication features of Product A and Product B
Flock
7.3
8 Ratings
9% below category average
Lua
7.0
1 Ratings
13% below category average
Chat9.08 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Notifications8.58 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Discussions8.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Surveys8.55 Ratings00 Ratings
Internal knowledgebase9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with GoToMeeting4.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts6.17 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with Outlook5.15 Ratings00 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Flock
7.8
8 Ratings
4% below category average
Lua
-
Ratings
Versioning8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Video files7.66 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio files8.56 Ratings00 Ratings
Document collaboration8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Access control8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Advanced security features7.16 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with Google Drive7.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Device sync7.57 Ratings00 Ratings
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FlockLua
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Score 9.8 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Troop Messenger
Troop Messenger
Score 9.7 out of 10
Troop Messenger
Troop Messenger
Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
HCL Connections
HCL Connections
Score 8.7 out of 10
HCL Connections
HCL Connections
Score 8.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
FlockLua
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(8 ratings)
1.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.8
(3 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
FlockLua
Likelihood to Recommend
Flock FZ-LLC
Flock provides a casual as well as professional approach. Prevents the hassles of communicating over phones. Once logged out the employee will not be disturbed after work hours. All the information, messages, and data that have been communicated to date are secure & can be accessed anytime. A great channel to pass on information to all the employees within an instant.
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Lua
I wouldn't recommend Lua because they were recently acquired by another company and will be shutting down. It was unfortunate that we were only given 2 months notice right after signing up for another 1-year term.
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Pros
Flock FZ-LLC
  • Real-time communication is perfect.
  • The mobile apps really let us take everything on the go.
  • It integrates perfectly with our calendar.
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Lua
  • It is easy to communicate in real-time.
  • Easy to set up different groups.
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Cons
Flock FZ-LLC
  • Flock's video and audio quality is sometimes poor as a result of poor internet connectivity
  • It has a messaging limit of 10,000 messages which makes it hard for us to keep messages for future reference
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Lua
  • The application for iPad is not optimized.
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Usability
Flock FZ-LLC
The user interface is fantastic and that makes it easier for all the users
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Lua
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Flock FZ-LLC
We've only needed customer support a few times with Flock (mainly concerning app integration and security), and they've always been timely and helpful, which are the only things I truly need from support. The response rate was still rapid, and there's plenty of support available online as well for Flock.
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Lua
They are closing operations, so there's no support to rate
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Alternatives Considered
Flock FZ-LLC
I did not like Google Hangouts. Hangouts is more geared toward personal communication instead of business related communication. Flock is also a lot easier to use and has more options related to a business setting.
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Lua
We chose Lua because of their price point and feature set compared to other tools.
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Return on Investment
Flock FZ-LLC
  • It did provide a creative space for conversation and this does equal a great return on investment, considering the investment is free for the base use.
  • For the team members who enjoyed using it, it helped them save time in their day by having a repository for notes and creative ideas.
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Lua
  • It has been great for communication and broadcasts, its a shame that they are closing down.
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ScreenShots

Lua Screenshots

Screenshot of A Group Conversation With Files and Photos (iPhone)Screenshot of A Dedicated Tab for All Your Ongoing Conversations Broadcasts (Android)Screenshot of An Interactive Directory Organized by Departments, Roles, and Custom Groups (iPhone)Screenshot of Two-touch Conference Calling, No Dial-ins, No Passcodes (iPhone)Screenshot of A Dedicated Repository for All Attachments (Android)Screenshot of Communication Analytics Dashboard (Web)