Flock
A team chat app with channels, video calls and productivity tools, free for up to 20 members and $6 per user a month on Pro.
- Free plan
- Free trial
- Per user, seat or unit
- Cloud
- Built for India
- Independent sources
- Verified 13 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
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- Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
What is Flock?
Flock is a team messaging and collaboration app from Directi that offers channels, direct messages, voice and video calls, screen sharing and built-in productivity tools, with a free Starter plan, Pro at $6 per user a month and Enterprise on quote.
- Best forSmall teams wanting cheap chat
- Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams
- PricingFree up to 20 members; Pro $6 per user a month.
- Main limitationFree plan search capped at 10,000 messages.
- AlternativesSlack, Microsoft Teams, Zoho Cliq, Google Chat · compare all
Flock overview: who it is for and what it does.
Flock is an Indian-origin Slack alternative aimed at small and mid-size teams that want chat and calls at a lower price.
Capterra lists Starter free for 1 to 20 members (10,000 searchable messages, 10 public channels, one-to-one video, 5 GB per team), Pro at $6 per user a month (unlimited channels, group video, screen sharing, 10 GB per member, multiple admins, priority support) and Enterprise on quote.
A free trial of Pro is available. Its integration ecosystem is much smaller than Slack’s.
Main problem it solves
Gives teams chat and calls at a lower per-user cost than Slack.
Typical customer segment
Small and mid-size teams, including in India.
Target users
- Remote and office teams
- Managers running team channels
- IT admins
Primary use cases
- Team channels
- Direct messages
- Video calls and screen sharing
- File sharing
- Shared to-dos and polls (vendor)
What makes it distinct
- Lower per-user price than Slack.
- Free plan for up to 20 members.
- Built-in productivity tools.
Flock features explained.
Messaging
- Channels
- 10 public on free; unlimited on Pro.
- Search
- 10,000 messages on free.
- Direct messages
- All plans.
Calls
- One-to-one video
- Free.
- Group video
- Pro.
- Screen sharing
- Pro.
Admin
- Storage
- 5 GB per team free; 10 GB per member Pro.
- Multiple admins
- Pro.
- Integrations
- Google Drive and others (vendor).
Flock pricing and plans.
Figures reported by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 13 Nov 2026 against Capterra · Lark.
Pricing model
Per user per month; free plan.
Free plan
Yes (up to 20 members)
Free trial
Yes
Flock plans and prices (USD)
Starter
Free
n/a
1–20 members, 10,000 searchable messages.
Pro
$6 per user a month
Monthly or annual
Unlimited channels, group video.
Enterprise
Custom
Contact sales
Prices from Capterra; check flock.com for regional pricing.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesFlock integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- Google Drive
- GitHub and Jira (vendor)
- Zapier (vendor)
Supported platforms
- Web
- Windows
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
API
Flock API (vendor).
Data import and export
Not applicable.
Fewer integrations than Slack.
Flock pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
Limitations
Best for
- Small teams wanting cheap chat
- Indian teams
- Teams wanting chat plus calls
May be less suited to
- Teams relying on many Slack apps
- Large enterprises
Top Flock alternatives and competitors.
Slack
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Explore →Flock compared with similar collaboration software.
Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.
| Product | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flock | Per user, seat or unit | Yes (up to 20 members) | Free up to 20 members; Pro $6 per user a month. | Small teams wanting cheap chat |
| Slack | Per user, seat or unit | Yes | Free plan; Pro reported at $7.25 per user per month billed annually. | Teams that want real-time channel-based communication |
| Microsoft Teams | Per user, seat or unit | Yes | Free version; standalone Essentials at $4 and Microsoft 365 Business Basic at $7 per user… | Organisations already using Microsoft 365 |
| Zoho Cliq | Per user, seat or unit | Yes | Free plan. Reported prices: Standard $18 per month flat (up to 25 users), Professional $2… | Teams that already use Zoho CRM, Desk, Projects or Zoho One |
| Google Chat | Per user, seat or unit | Yes (personal accounts) | Included with Google Workspace from $7 per user a month. | Google Workspace organisations |
| Coda (Superhuman Docs) | Per user, seat or unit | Yes | Free plan available; Pro reported at $12 and Business at $33 per Doc Maker per month… | Teams that want docs, wikis and trackers in one workspace |
Flock vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
Flock questions and answers
What is Flock used for?
Flock is used for team channels, direct messages, video calls and screen sharing and file sharing.
Does Flock have a free plan?
Yes. Yes (up to 20 members). Free trial: Yes.
How much does Flock cost?
Free up to 20 members; Pro $6 per user a month. Prices from Capterra; check flock.com for regional pricing.
What are the main alternatives to Flock?
The main alternatives to Flock covered on Stack18 are Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoho Cliq and Google Chat. Slack may suit teams that want real-time channel-based communication. Microsoft Teams may suit organisations already using Microsoft 365. Zoho Cliq may suit teams that already use Zoho CRM, Desk, Projects or Zoho One. See the Flock alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
What integrations does Flock support?
Documented integrations include Google Drive, GitHub and Jira (vendor) and Zapier (vendor). API: Flock API (vendor).
What are the limitations of Flock?
Free plan search capped at 10,000 messages. Group video needs Pro. Smaller integration ecosystem.
Which platforms does Flock run on?
Flock is documented as available on: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
Is Flock available in India?
Yes. Flock is built for or widely used in India, and pricing is available in INR where noted. Confirm GST and local terms with the vendor.
When was the Flock profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 13 Nov 2026. 2 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Flock Pricing 2026 Capterra Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- Flock pricing explained Lark Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
Secondary-source profile. Vendor pages were not reviewed directly for this profile. Facts and prices are corroborated across independent third-party sources and may differ from the vendor's current pages. Confirm with the vendor before buying.
Plan names, prices and features were checked against the sources listed on 13 Nov 2026. Capabilities were not tested.
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