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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

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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

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Sasha Jacobsen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The team uses Flock alongside Asana (our primary collaboration tool). We have multiple teams working separately with Asana, and Flock is the one place we can all communicate and coordinate together. So it keeps us all connected and working together even if some members are currently working on different projects.
  • Communication
  • Note Taking
  • More detailed functionality
  • Task Management
Flock is a great communication tool. However, it's in a very competitive space. It offers seamless app integration (i.e., google calendar and drive) to allow for easy use across the platform. It's a great communication tool. However, if you don't need an overloaded app, there are other options out there. And for work purposes, it only covers some of what you need.
Project Management (7)
40%
4.0
Task Management
30%
3.0
Gantt Charts
N/A
N/A
Scheduling
80%
8.0
Workflow Automation
70%
7.0
Mobile Access
100%
10.0
Search
N/A
N/A
Visual planning tools
N/A
N/A
Communication (8)
56.25%
5.6
Chat
100%
10.0
Notifications
90%
9.0
Discussions
100%
10.0
Surveys
N/A
N/A
Internal knowledgebase
N/A
N/A
Integrates with GoToMeeting
N/A
N/A
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts
70%
7.0
Integrates with Outlook
90%
9.0
File Sharing & Management (8)
38.75%
3.9
Versioning
50%
5.0
Video files
N/A
N/A
Audio files
N/A
N/A
Document collaboration
90%
9.0
Access control
N/A
N/A
Advanced security features
N/A
N/A
Integrates with Google Drive
100%
10.0
Device sync
70%
7.0
  • Quicker communication than email allows for a faster workflow.
  • Integration with Outlook and Calendar keeps everyone on task and up to date with deadlines.
I mainly prefer Asana as a task management tool, but I prefer Flock to Slack for communication. Flock bridges the gap between the two, and I find it's the best niche is for businesses or collaborators who need some integration (drive or calendar) but mostly need it for its chat functionality and keeping everyone on task. If a business need's far more comprehensive task management, then Asana is vastly superior. But if communication and coordination are the main goals then Flock does the job perfectly and seamlessly
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.
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.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Among the many communication platforms we have tried, Flock has proved to be the most reliable communication software in this organization. Flock is used in the entire organization irrespective of the departments. With our computers set to open automatically when launched in the morning, this helps in relying on information across a large number of people at the same time. The automatic opening of Flock is the most reliable feature of this app because no one forgets to open this software.
  • Networked phones are a thing of past now. We don’t have to stop what we are doing to receive phone calls currently because Flock can do that
  • It is now easy to send messages to many people at the same time, all we need to do is to add all the contants in the chat and select all to send a message
  • This software has an in-built to-do-list which allows us to assign tasks to different people or users and then supervise each independently
  • 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
Flock is a superb software for an office setting especially where employees are undertaking same task or project at different locations. With Flock, the chat can be kept ongoing in order to resolve issues which may arise in the process. However, Flock is not the best platform where video and audio calls are involved. Because the quality is poor.
Project Management (7)
100%
10.0
Task Management
100%
10.0
Gantt Charts
100%
10.0
Scheduling
100%
10.0
Workflow Automation
100%
10.0
Mobile Access
100%
10.0
Search
100%
10.0
Visual planning tools
100%
10.0
Communication (8)
100%
10.0
Chat
100%
10.0
Notifications
100%
10.0
Discussions
100%
10.0
Surveys
100%
10.0
Internal knowledgebase
100%
10.0
Integrates with GoToMeeting
100%
10.0
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts
100%
10.0
Integrates with Outlook
100%
10.0
File Sharing & Management (8)
100%
10.0
Versioning
100%
10.0
Video files
100%
10.0
Audio files
100%
10.0
Document collaboration
100%
10.0
Access control
100%
10.0
Advanced security features
100%
10.0
Integrates with Google Drive
100%
10.0
Device sync
100%
10.0
  • Communication has highly improved in the organization, courtesy of Flock
  • Less time is now spent on phones because all questions have been answered by Flock
The user interface is fantastic and that makes it easier for all the users
The support team is very active and responsive 24/7
Unlike Flock which is more official, Google Hangouts are geared towards personal communication rather than business. Flock on the other hand has many features which relate to business setting
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