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Flock

Overview

What is Flock?

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…

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Flock is widely used as a primary collaboration tool alongside Asana, allowing multiple teams to communicate and coordinate effectively. …
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Great to Use

8 out of 10
June 14, 2022
Incentivized
Flock was used as a communication channel to share information over texts & calls. Did not find any problems in usage and found it very …
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Popular Features

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  • Mobile Access (8)
    9.0
    90%
  • Chat (8)
    9.0
    90%
  • Discussions (8)
    8.5
    85%
  • Notifications (8)
    8.5
    85%
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Pricing

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Micro

$250

Cloud
up to 50 attendees

Add-Ons

$250

Cloud
one-time fee

Standard

$550

Cloud
up to 500 attendees

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.flock.events/pricing

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $250 one-time fee up to 50 attendees
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Features

Project Management

Project management software provides capabilities to streamline management of complex projects through task management, team collaboration and workflow automation

7
Avg 7.8

Communication

Features that allow team members to communicate about collaborative projects and keep each other informed of their opinions and progress.

7.3
Avg 8.0

File Sharing & Management

Features that allow collaborators to view, work on, and organize files.

7.8
Avg 8.1
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Product Details

What is Flock?

Flock Video

Introduction to Flock - HR, Benefits, and Compliance. Say hello at www.helloflock.com

Flock Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Flock starts at $250.

Slack, Discord, and Workplace from Meta are common alternatives for Flock.

Reviewers rate Search highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of Flock are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Comparisons

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Reviews and Ratings

(24)

Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Flock is widely used as a primary collaboration tool alongside Asana, allowing multiple teams to communicate and coordinate effectively. With Flock, team members can stay connected and work together seamlessly, even if they are currently working on different projects. This makes it a valuable resource for organizations of all sizes. In fact, Flock is often considered the lifeblood of firms, being used daily for communication, calendaring, note-taking, and more. Its ability to solve the communication problem is particularly beneficial for small teams or 2-person firms that may not always be in the office together. Additionally, Flock has gained a reputation as the most reliable communication software within organizations, with employees from various departments relying on its features. One reason for this reliability is the automatic opening feature of Flock, which ensures that everyone remembers to open the software. This level of dependability makes Flock a go-to choice for seamless communication within an office, regardless of department or team structure. Moreover, Flock's collaborative nature and streamlined communication process are widely regarded as its best features. From cloud-based file transfer and storage to cloud messaging and multiple device access to messages, Flock offers flexibility that enhances teamwork and productivity. Its convenience as an instant messaging tool reduces the need for frequent emails within an organization, making it a valuable asset for efficient and effective internal communication. Furthermore, Flock's ability to create separate channels for different departments and specialty groups allows for targeted messaging and collaboration within the entire company. Lastly, some organizations have chosen Flock after experiencing limitations with message storage on other platforms, highlighting its reliability in solving critical storage issues. Overall, Flock's user-friendly interface and comprehensive set of features make it an essential tool for organizations looking to foster better collaboration and streamline communication processes across their teams.

Users of Flock commonly recommend the following:

  1. Try it out: Users suggest trying out Flock, as they believe it is a game-changer for small to medium-sized companies. They find Flock easier to use and less glitchy compared to other platforms. They recommend trying the free trial of Flock as a cost-effective alternative to other systems.

  2. Better communication and collaboration: Users recommend Flock for better communication, engagement, and easy collaboration within an organization. They highlight Flock's integrations and collaboration features, suggesting that teams working on projects in different locations can benefit from its capabilities.

  3. Explore all the tools and features: Users suggest exploring all the tools and features that Flock offers. They mention installing the /guggy extension and finding Flock's secure chat communication and project tracking functionalities valuable. Additionally, users appreciate that Flock is a great, free chat program and a good application that is easy to use.

Overall, users recommend trying out Flock for its ease of use, improved communication and collaboration, as well as exploring its various tools and integrations for effective team coordination and project management.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

(1-4 of 4)
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Ankit Kapadia | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have been using it as an instant messenger app for a while. Flock was the first messenger app we used after the intranet messenger fail to meet our expectations. It's given our company flexibility in terms of cloud-based file transfer and storage, cloud messaging and multiple device access to messages.
  • Saves messages and files on the cloud
  • You can send messages/attachments to yourself for safekeeping and other device access
  • Voice calling
  • The calling feature can be enhanced and made better
  • Users can delete messages without a trace
First, compared to other such cloud-based messenger services, Flock is reasonably priced. Next, it's a reliable app with a lot of features that can be used in a corporate setting. The app is ubiquitously used by all of us with messaging features required for corporate communication.
Project Management (1)
90%
9.0
Mobile Access
90%
9.0
Communication (6)
81.66666666666666%
8.2
Chat
90%
9.0
Notifications
80%
8.0
Discussions
90%
9.0
Surveys
90%
9.0
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts
80%
8.0
Integrates with Outlook
60%
6.0
File Sharing & Management (7)
80%
8.0
Video files
90%
9.0
Audio files
90%
9.0
Document collaboration
80%
8.0
Access control
80%
8.0
Advanced security features
80%
8.0
Integrates with Google Drive
70%
7.0
Device sync
70%
7.0
  • Cloud-based storage helps reduce on-premise server costs
  • Saves on international calling
  • Inexpensive compared to others
Slack and Flock are fairly comparable in terms of features, though Flock has a cost advantage.
June 14, 2022

Great to Use

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Flock was used as a communication channel to share information over texts & calls. Did not find any problems in usage and found it very convenient to use. A great platform to communicate with anyone within the organization rather than sending emails every time. Can initiate a chat instantly to ask & pass any messages.
  • Sharing Images, pdf, etc in an instant.
  • Creating groups within the organization for selected people and sharing needed information.
  • Tag people with particular information with proper intimation to higher management.
  • Casual yet professional platform.
  • Integrating with other platforms can help users to get a one-stop place to manage all activities.
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.
  • Has made work easy and simple.
Project Management (7)
70%
7.0
Task Management
70%
7.0
Gantt Charts
60%
6.0
Scheduling
60%
6.0
Workflow Automation
50%
5.0
Mobile Access
90%
9.0
Search
100%
10.0
Visual planning tools
60%
6.0
Communication (8)
68.75%
6.9
Chat
90%
9.0
Notifications
90%
9.0
Discussions
80%
8.0
Surveys
80%
8.0
Internal knowledgebase
90%
9.0
Integrates with GoToMeeting
40%
4.0
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts
40%
4.0
Integrates with Outlook
40%
4.0
File Sharing & Management (8)
75%
7.5
Versioning
80%
8.0
Video files
60%
6.0
Audio files
80%
8.0
Document collaboration
80%
8.0
Access control
80%
8.0
Advanced security features
60%
6.0
Integrates with Google Drive
80%
8.0
Device sync
80%
8.0
Flock is a great medium of communication within the organization. The mobile version shows signs of lagging. In comparison with Slack, Slack seems more user-friendly and has a fast interface. Both have similar features but I have found Slack to be easier to use & experience no lags while using.
Anthony Zurica | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Flock is basically the lifeblood of our firm. We use it daily for communication, calendaring, notes and anything else you can think of. We are a 2 person firm and we are never usually in the office together so it solves the communication problem perfectly. I can't imagine how we organized our notes pre-Flock.
  • Real-time communication is perfect.
  • The mobile apps really let us take everything on the go.
  • It integrates perfectly with our calendar.
  • Search functionality is great but could always be improved.
  • Maybe some more UI configurations. Allow the end-user to customize more. Color coding always helps.
  • Improve to-do apps. It's somewhat convoluted to use.
The elephant in the room is Slack, and I personally think Flock takes the best parts of Slack and improves upon them in a more cost-effective package. It is perfect for a small team. Especially if the team members are rarely together. The mobile app really keeps us all updated in real-time.
Project Management (6)
80%
8.0
Task Management
90%
9.0
Scheduling
90%
9.0
Workflow Automation
70%
7.0
Mobile Access
80%
8.0
Search
80%
8.0
Visual planning tools
70%
7.0
Communication (8)
56.25%
5.6
Chat
100%
10.0
Notifications
100%
10.0
Discussions
100%
10.0
Surveys
N/A
N/A
Internal knowledgebase
60%
6.0
Integrates with GoToMeeting
N/A
N/A
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts
90%
9.0
Integrates with Outlook
N/A
N/A
File Sharing & Management (8)
90%
9.0
Versioning
90%
9.0
Video files
90%
9.0
Audio files
90%
9.0
Document collaboration
90%
9.0
Access control
90%
9.0
Advanced security features
90%
9.0
Integrates with Google Drive
90%
9.0
Device sync
90%
9.0
  • Organizing notes manually has been drastically reduced. Flock folders and chats are perfect for keeping each file separate.
  • We have not missed one calendar event with Flocks integration of our Google Calendar.
  • Being able to cut out or $99/month case management software has saved a ton of money each month.
Flock as mentioned takes the best of all these apps and improves upon them. Flock's UI was exactly what we were looking for and Flock doesn't overcharge small teams for search functional or messaging. It just offers a great product at a great price combined with great support. Their chat ticket system works almost immediately.
They use a chat support system and they always respond immediately to my questions.
Tim Mack | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I was using Flock heavily for a while. It's free plan covered a lot of the requirements my decentralized booking team needed. We ended up moving to another platform to better address our needs, however I still do recommend Flock for its use and features. The best feature is its collaborative nature and streamlined communication process.
  • The ability to start a direct group conversation or individual-to-individual conversation helped us sort through creative problem-solving.
  • Sharing files such as photos from job sites or costume ideas helped us with creative brainstorming.
  • The integration with Google Drive and Dropbox also allowed us to streamline our conversations about creative solutions.
  • A tool is only good if people use it. Some of the artists I work with found it too complex (though I don't think they really gave it a good shot).
  • We used it heavily for about six months and it didn't hit too many other big negative points.
The biggest problem we are looking to solve with use of Flock was to have a centralized place that our booking department and casting department along with artists and agents could come to talk about projects and design creative solutions. For the most part, Flock achieves this. It might've only been lack of better on-boarding on our own end, but some of our artists find it too complex to use (or maybe they just didn't try hard to figure it out).
Project Management (7)
85.71428571428571%
8.6
Task Management
100%
10.0
Gantt Charts
90%
9.0
Scheduling
90%
9.0
Workflow Automation
70%
7.0
Mobile Access
70%
7.0
Search
80%
8.0
Visual planning tools
100%
10.0
Communication (7)
62.857142857142854%
6.3
Chat
100%
10.0
Notifications
80%
8.0
Discussions
90%
9.0
Surveys
40%
4.0
Internal knowledgebase
40%
4.0
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts
90%
9.0
Integrates with Outlook
N/A
N/A
File Sharing & Management (8)
80%
8.0
Versioning
N/A
N/A
Video files
100%
10.0
Audio files
100%
10.0
Document collaboration
100%
10.0
Access control
80%
8.0
Advanced security features
80%
8.0
Integrates with Google Drive
100%
10.0
Device sync
80%
8.0
  • 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.
Our creative team collaboration pathway story went like this..We started on Facebook as a secret group. We looked for better solutions and moved to Google Docs. It was a bit too robust for smaller conversations, so we moved to flock. Flock was great but proved to be too much for some of our artists, so we moved to NoteJoy. This seemed to be a good resting place for the moment.
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