Alternatives · Team Chat
Flock alternatives
Flock compared with 9 alternatives: Slack, Pumble, Chanty, Microsoft Teams, Zoho Cliq and 4 more.
Flock has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually. 7 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlockThis tool | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Pumble | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Chanty | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Cliq | Free plan · from $16.20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Brosix | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Lark | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Rock | Free plan · from $74.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Ryver | Free trial · from $69/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Flock
- Free plan · from $7.25/mo
Slack
Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI
- Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Slack also covers workflow automation and documents.
- Flock also covers tasks.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
- Free plan · from $2.49/mo
Pumble
Team chat with unlimited message history on the free plan
- Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually. Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Flock also covers tasks.
Suits: Teams that want a free chat app without a message-history cap
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Chanty
Team chat with built-in tasks, calls and AI agents
- Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually. Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Chanty also covers kanban boards and AI agents.
Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want free chat with unlimited searchable history
- Free plan · from $4.00/mo
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Flock lists a Linux app.
- Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.
- Flock also covers tasks.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- Free plan · from $16.20/mo
Zoho Cliq
Team chat, calls and meetings from the Zoho suite
- Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard). Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard and workflow automation.
- Flock also covers tasks.
Suits: Organizations already using Zoho apps such as Zoho Projects, Desk or Mail
- Free trial · from $40/mo
Brosix
Private team messaging network with admin controls
- Brosix starts at $40 per month for up to 20 users, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly). Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Flock has a free plan. Brosix does not, though it has a free trial.
- Flock also covers tasks.
Suits: Small offices that want a fixed monthly price for 20 or 50 users
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Lark
All-in-one suite of chat, meetings, docs, email and workflows
- Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar, workflow automation and documents.
- Flock also covers tasks and file sharing.
Suits: Teams of up to 20 that want free chat, docs and meetings in one app
- Free plan · from $74.92/mo
Rock
Team chat with tasks, notes and files in every project space
- Rock starts at $74.92 per month for unlimited users, billed yearly ($899 per year). Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Rock also covers notes, kanban boards and time tracking.
- Flock also covers video calls.
Suits: Agencies and freelancers who bring clients into project spaces as guests
- Free trial · from $69/mo
Ryver
Team chat, task boards and voice calls in one app
- Ryver starts at $69 per month for up to 12 users. Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Flock has a free plan. Ryver does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Teams of up to 30 that prefer a flat monthly price to per-seat billing
Limits worth knowing in Flock
- Starter is meant for teams of 1 to 20 members, searches only 10,000 messages and has 10 public channels.
- Group video calls are capped at 20 participants and, like screen sharing, need Pro or Enterprise.
- Guests are free for 90 days from the invitation, then billed at the same rate as team members.
- Single sign-on and Active Directory sync are listed under Enterprise, which is priced by quote.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Flock?
The alternatives to Flock in this directory are Slack, Pumble, Chanty, Microsoft Teams, Zoho Cliq, Brosix, Lark, Rock and Ryver. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Flock.
Is there a free alternative to Flock?
Yes. Slack, Pumble, Chanty, Microsoft Teams, Zoho Cliq, Lark and Rock have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.