Flock vs Things

Clockify

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Clockify is a time tracking app that helps teams track work hours across projects. Managers can measure employee productivity, track the progress of every project and do all necessary reporting and administration work in one place.

Microsoft Teams is a chat-based workspace in Microsoft 365 which lets users collaborate on documents, make voice & video conference calls, view chat logs, and more. Teams has replaced Skype for Business as Microsoft's online meeting solution.

Slack is a single workspace that connects users with the people and tools they work with everyday, no matter where they are or what they do

Flock is a collaborative messaging app for teams which enables users to discuss projects and find and share information and ideas effectively and efficiently

Access Controls/Permissions

Activity/News Feed

Alerts/Notifications

Audio Calls

Blogs

Brainstorming

Calendar Management

Chat/Messaging

Collaboration Tools

Communication Management

Conferencing

Contact Management

Deadline Management

Discussions/Forums

Document Management

Drag & Drop

Email Reminders

Employee Database

Event Management

File Sharing

File Transfer

Group Management

Group Messaging

Ideation

Live Chat

Meeting Management

Member Directory

Messaging

Mobile Access

Multi-Channel Communication

Multi-User Collaboration

Notes Management

Productivity Analysis

Project Management

Project Planning/Scheduling

Real-Time Chat

Real Time Synchronization

Reminders

Remote Access/Control

Reporting/Analytics

Screen Sharing

Search/Filter

Social Media Integration

Sub-Task Management

Survey/Poll Management

Surveys & Feedback

Tagging

Task Editing

Task Management

Task Progress Tracking

Task Scheduling

Task Tagging

Team Collaboration

Third-Party Integrations

To-Do List

Transcripts/Chat History

Two-Way Audio & Video

Video Chat

Video Conferencing

Workflow Management

Most reviewers indicate Flock provides strong value for money, with affordable pricing and a generous free trial. Some users report the free plan suits startups, but some reviewers feel its administrative limits can be restrictive.

Value for money

Reviews for Flock come from a wide variety of industries, including Information Technology and Services (10% of reviewers), Marketing and Advertising (5%), and Internet (4%). The most frequent use case for Flock cited by reviewers is team communication (75% of reviewers).

Flock

Web-based

iPhone

Windows

iPad

Android

Trello

Starter

Enterprise

Tech Lead

It has some good features such as reminders, pins, saving documents etc.

Has lack of flexibility for the integration with various systems compared to similar tools

Accounts Payable Assistant 

Flock offers an extensive range of features from team collaboration, file sharing, business instant messaging to live chat in one place.

it support specialist

The channels created to have a more compact communication is the best so that our work has faster results and leading a more synchronized organization of each project.

Human Resources Officer

Due to lack of video conferencing tools I am forced to integrate with external apps such as BlueJeans Meetings and VR.

Hospital Psychologist

Flock mobile application allows me to send and receive instant DMs over the internet.

Project Assistant

I use Flock on a daily basis and only dislike how I integrate with external apps to enhance video conferencing.

Civi Engineer

Flock is easy-to-use interface and features that facilitate team communication and collaboration, It offers team messaging, file sharing, task management, and integration with other popular collaboration tools.

I feel that the app lacks certain advanced features and customization options compared to other messaging apps.

Digital Marketing Analyst

Unfortunately, Flock demand a lot of integration to accomplish some tasks such as video conferencing.

Marketing Manager

It has features like group chat, video conferencing, task management, file sharing, document collaboration, and more.

Head of Marketing

Flock simplify marketing projects by creating unlimited communication channels in one place.

Co-Founder and CEO

Everything from instant messaging, team collab to live chat are the most iconic aspects.

Agribusiness Manager

File sharing, team collaboration, project management and instant messaging.

It always require to be integrated with external apps to boost web conferencing.

Marketing Team Lead

How it combines online project management and BIM tools in one place.

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Best time management software which empowers service delivery and efficiency.

Member

No serious troubles but the vendor should incorporate robust video conferencing tools.

Human Resources Manager

The platform is also quite adaptable, and a variety of integrations are offered to teams to assist in streamlining workflow and automating operations.

Founder 

Additionally, there was no voice message feature available in most chats which limited our ability to respond timely to queries that may require an explanation.

Manager

It helps you create groups for your team. Since they have also created android app for the platform it becomes seamless to use across devices.

Executive Technical Director

Team collaboration is made easy by Flock.

Owner

Not able to customize more uniquely, but thats a minor point.

Provides secure communication between two users- Can do task management, file sharing, and document collaboration-

I replaced Swit with Flock since it has robust features.

Mechanical Engineer

Flock alone do support video conferencing.

Research Coordinator

Business instant messaging and live chat.

Flock saves time and gets work done in the simplest way.

Flock is a comprehensive collaboration platform that offers a variety of features to help teams stay connected and productive.

Director of Operations

Again, integration in this software is quite effective.

Director of Brand Experience

Flock is easy to use and it's application is based on the field.

I don't have something to write that I don't like, I think about it and they have never failed me with their service

For MAC users that primarily use Safari as their main browser, Flock didn’t work as well.

At times, the app fails to show notifications for the message received

Business Development Manager

Lack of search and filters in the groups and personal chats

Website Developer

I love that you can add notes and draw directly on images right inside the App - as a designer this is a wonderful tool for sharing visual ideas quickly.

Researcher

It is surprisingly good to be able to add emails of the teammates who are not in the flock.

Web Developer

Wish there was more admin controls like being able to see private groups

I do not have anything that I can really mention as a flaw.

Ing.

For just 4,50 a month, you have 3 apps in one: online communication, cloud storage, task managment.

data analyst

the interface is very simple and it adapts to the mobile.

Customer Success Manager 

Clean UI similar to other chatting softwares

For the planning and management of flows, I chose Flock.

Flock is still being used daily on our team.

It's good and if we miss any alerts also we get a mail every morning and this helps a lot to check for any missed ones

Contract Adminstrator

Overall experience is fairly neutral as I only used it for 1 year to communicate between a large amount of stake holders working in a live shopping centre environment.

Sales And Marketing Specialist

I love how you can make comments and doodle directly on photographs within the application.

File and Team Collaboration

Chat and Messaging

Integrations

Channel Creation

Features

Team Communication

Small Business

Large Enterprises

Mid-size Business

Most reviewers indicate Flock offers strong value for money, highlighting its affordable pricing compared to alternatives like Slack and the inclusion of robust features even in the free plan. They appreciate the availability of a free trial, generous storage on the free tier, and the ability to add guests without extra cost. Users think the paid plans are reasonably priced and suitable for startups and small businesses. Some users report the free version has notable administrative limitations and restrictive features, which can be a drawback for teams needing more control or flexibility without upgrading.

Trello is a project management tool that helps teams organize and manage their tasks. It caters to a range of industries and teams, from marketing to engineering. Trello's simple and intuitive interface makes it easy for any team to get started and stay on top of their work.

Jira

Jira is project tracking software that helps every team collaborate to plan, track, and release work by breaking down big ideas into achievable steps. Jira offers features like task organization, work alignment to goals, customizable workflows, and real-time data insights to optimize outcomes.

Microsoft To Do

Microsoft To Do is a daily planner app that allows users to manage and share daily to-do lists, add due dates, set reminders, and more. It is accessible via mobile apps on iOS, Android, and Windows 10 as well as on the web. Microsoft To Do can integrate with Outlook Tasks for easier task management all in one place.

Things by Cultured Code is a task management software designed to help iOS, Mac, and Apple Watch users handle structured content, checklists, and calendars. The application enables organizations to set up reminders, manage projects, create and track to-do lists, and add notes on a unified platform.

Activity Tracking

Commenting/Notes

Project Planning

Project Templates

Project Tracking

Real-Time Notifications

Recurring Tasks

Task Import

Things

Linux

Todoist

OmniFocus

Notion

Any.do

Asana

monday.com

Teamwork.com

TickTick

Smartsheet

Adobe Workfront

For Mac

For iPhone & Watch

For iPad

Sales

Cultured Code has promised to review and address this, but no updates have been released that have solved the issue.

Flock vs Things Comparison (2026)

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