Link copied to clipboard # Flock vs Mattermost Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/flock/mattermost/export.csv) FlockMattermost[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **Flock** Free Trial No pricing available **Mattermost** Free Trial **$0.00** ยท Starter **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Flock** 2 months Based on 10 responses **Mattermost** 1 monthFaster Based on 35 responses Return on Investment **Flock** 10 months1 month sooner Based on 9 responses **Mattermost** 11 months Based on 28 responses Perceived Cost **Flock** $$$$$ **Mattermost** $$$$$ Average Discount **Flock** 10% **Mattermost** 14%4% more **Pros & Cons** from reviews **Flock** [ Ease of Use (19) ](https://www.g2.com/products/flock/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1353752&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Communication (18) ](https://www.g2.com/products/flock/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1353255&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Integration Issues (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/flock/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2278848&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ App Issues (7) ](https://www.g2.com/products/flock/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1352740&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Mattermost** [ Ease of Use (15) ](https://www.g2.com/products/mattermost/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1659195&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Features (14) ](https://www.g2.com/products/mattermost/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1659786&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Not Intuitive (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/mattermost/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1660393&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Performance Issues (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/mattermost/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1660411&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Flock** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_20c010d5090054533c1b561ee4a019f9/dropbox.png "Product Avatar Image") Dropbox ](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8ec3c17e3fb1df25b6a8bd7cc69cf2d1/github.png "Product Avatar Image") GitHub ](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_86f0ad1f53f6b8c726081ac55ef2966b/powertools-for-google-drive.png "Product Avatar Image") Powertools for Google Drive ](https://www.g2.com/products/powertools-for-google-drive/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/flock/integrations) **Mattermost** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_793034d14bb0f3fa12d97cf3cc0032c4/jira.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Jira ](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_a7650f11b01ccd7a9b1e8aebcfc869d7/zabbix.png "Product Avatar Image") Zabbix ](https://www.g2.com/products/zabbix/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/mattermost/integrations) Screenshots **Flock** ![Flock screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/63097/expirable-direct-uploads_2F4d184789-8b41-4905-b8aa-61c418e020af_2Fflock_screenshot.jpg) **Mattermost** ![Mattermost screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/105316/01-Channels-Hero.png) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **Flock** 8.8 8.8241 **Mattermost** 8.7 8.7301 Ease of Use **Flock** 9.0 9.0241 **Mattermost** 8.8 8.8307 Ease of Setup **Flock** 9.0 9.065 **Mattermost** 8.1 8.197 Ease of Admin **Flock** 8.8 8.836 **Mattermost** 8.3 8.369 Quality of Support **Flock** 8.6 8.6196 **Mattermost** 8.2 8.2232 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Flock** 9.1 9.135 **Mattermost** 9.0 9.058 Product Direction (% positive) **Flock** 8.6 8.6234 **Mattermost** 8.4 8.4296 **Features** ratings from reviews Business Instant Messaging[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.4 187 6.9 223 Business Instant Messaging File Sharing 9.1(won by 0.4) 160 8.7 196 Notifications 8.7(won by 0.1) 163 8.6 203 Search 8.4(won by 0.4) 155 8.0 192 Screen Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Business Instant Messaging Audio Conferencing 8.5(won by 0.7) 127 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.8 118 Video Conferencing 8.1(won by 0.2) 126 7.9 110 Two-Way Audio & Video Not enough data Not enough data Conferencing Not enough data Not enough data Business Instant Messaging Mobile Application 8.8(won by 0.8) 154 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.0 178 Web Application 9.0(won by 0.1) 158 8.9 188 Third-Party Integrations 8.4(won by 0.1) 141 8.3 167 Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging Text Summarization 8.1(won by 3.3) 8 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 4.8 14 AI - Business Instant Messaging AI Powered Search 8.5(won by 3.4) 8 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 5.1 14 Smart Notifications 8.1(won by 2.1) 8 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 6.0 14 AI Powered Language Translation 7.8(won by 3.4) 9 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 4.4 13 Content Generation 8.9(won by 3.4) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 5.5 13 Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging Cross-system Integration 8.3(won by 2.6) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 5.7 10 Natural Language Interaction 8.1(won by 2.8) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 5.3 10 Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Group Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Bulk Send Not enough data Not enough data Meeting Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Rich Text Editor Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Transcripts/Chat History Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Message Recall Not enough data Not enough data Canned Responses Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Channel Communication Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Configuration Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Read Receipts Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Chat Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Broadcast Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data One-to-One Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Event Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Employee Photos Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Engagement Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Blogs Not enough data Not enough data Product Management[Hide 72 FeaturesShow 72 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.1 89 8.9 20 Communication Wiki Documentation 8.6(won by 0.1) 56 8.5 20 Community Forum 9.1(won by 0.3) 63 8.8 20 Customer Ideation 9.2(won by 0.5) 54 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.7 19 NPS of Customers Not enough data Not enough data Planning Work Capacity 9.2 68 9.6(won by 0.4) 19 Task Ranking 8.8 69 9.6(won by 0.8) 19 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Kanban Board 8.9(won by 0.3) 52 8.6 19 Custom Workflows 8.9(tied score) 61 8.9(tied score) 19 Release Forecasting 8.8(won by 0.2) 52 8.6 19 Projections Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Time Tracking 9.0(won by 0.1) 57 8.9 19 Progress Monitoring 9.0(tied score) 64 9.0(tied score) 19 Budgeting 8.6 54 9.0(won by 0.4) 18 Team Scorecard 9.1(won by 0.7) 52 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.4 18 Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Milestone Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Task Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Project Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Task Planning Not enough data Not enough data Product Lifecycle Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Resource Management Not enough data Not enough data Planning Tools Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Requirements Management Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Projects Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Project Planning Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Release Planning Not enough data Not enough data Customer Journey Mapping Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Gantt/Timeline View Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data To-Do List Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Deadline Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Product Roadmapping Not enough data Not enough data Idea Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Agile Methodologies Not enough data Not enough data Timeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Project Templates Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Guest Access Not enough data Not enough data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.2 21 Setup Activities Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 20 Flows Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 20 Dependencies Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 20 Notifications Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 21 Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Business Process Automation Not enough data Not enough data Management Updates Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 19 Audit Trail Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 19 Integration Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 20 Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data 6.9(won by default) 12 Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Workflow Management Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Rules-Based Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Configuration Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Forms Management Not enough data Not enough data No-Code Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Graphical Workflow Editor Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Project Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data To-Do List Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Screen Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Brainstorming Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real Time Editing Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Assignment Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Task Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data Video Conferencing Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Employee Intranet[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Employee Intranet Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Personalization Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Activity/News Feed Not enough data Not enough data Employee Communities Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Portal Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Engagement Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Wiki Not enough data Not enough data Event Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Org Chart Creation Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Employee Profiles Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Blogs Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Content Library Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Base Management Not enough data Not enough data Private Network Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Team Collaboration[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Communication Status Updates Not enough data Not enough data Instant Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Activity Feed Not enough data Not enough data Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Comments and Voting Not enough data Not enough data Discussions Not enough data Not enough data User Directory Not enough data Not enough data Online Status of Coworkers Not enough data Not enough data Content Management File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Document Collaboration Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Base Not enough data Not enough data Surveys Not enough data Not enough data Productivity Tools Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Search Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Support Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Meeting Management Not enough data Not enough data Administration Moderation Not enough data Not enough data Performance and Reliability Not enough data Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality API Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Audio Calls Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Sync Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Constant Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Timely Alerts Not enough data Not enough data TIcket Accuracy Not enough data Not enough data AI Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Management Tools Ticket Assignment Not enough data Not enough data Standardization Not enough data Not enough data Lifecycle Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Incident Management Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Forms Management Not enough data Not enough data Safety Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data OSHA Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Disaster Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Channel Communication Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Issue Management Not enough data Not enough data Communications Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data IT Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Incident Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Ticket Management Not enough data Not enough data Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data On Call Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Investigation Management Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Flock](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_822f869632144692127128db5570cfa3/flock.jpg "Flock")](https://www.g2.com/products/flock/reviews) Flock Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 48.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 38.3% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 13.4% [![Mattermost](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6111157b6ded2030827134a6a2ab74b5/mattermost.png "Mattermost")](https://www.g2.com/products/mattermost/reviews) Mattermost Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 30.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 37.5% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 32.4% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 48.3% 30.1% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 38.3% 37.5% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 13.4% 32.4% Reviewers' Industry [![Flock](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_822f869632144692127128db5570cfa3/flock.jpg "Flock")](https://www.g2.com/products/flock/reviews) Flock Information Technology and Services 16.3% Computer Software 10.1% Marketing and Advertising 9.0% Higher Education 4.9% Education Management 4.2% Other 55.6% [![Mattermost](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6111157b6ded2030827134a6a2ab74b5/mattermost.png "Mattermost")](https://www.g2.com/products/mattermost/reviews) Mattermost Information Technology and Services 21.3% Computer Software 14.1% Financial Services 4.6% Internet 3.7% Automotive 3.7% Other 52.6% FAQs ## Flock vs Mattermost FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 16, 2026 ### What is the difference between Mattermost vs Flock? Flock is rated slightly higher than Mattermost by G2 reviewers, with Flock favored for ease of use and Mattermost recognized for its security and customization. | [Mattermost](https://www.g2.com/products/mattermost/reviews) | [Flock](https://www.g2.com/products/flock/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.3/5 (369 reviews) | 4.4/5 (302 reviews) | | Mid-Market | Small-Business | | 8.1 | 9.1 | | 8.2 | 8.6 | | Security and customization | Ease of use and team collaboration | ### How do the pricing models of Mattermost and Flock compare? Flock is rated higher for value by reviewers, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Mattermost. - **Mattermost:** Reviewers highlight cost savings at scale for self-hosted deployments and value for organizations needing strict data control, but note that some advanced features require paid editions. - **Flock:** Reviewers consistently cite Flock as cost-effective for small to medium teams, with a free plan that supports up to 10,000 stored messages and paid plans offering higher storage; some mention the pricing can feel less attractive for basic needs. - **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching from Slack to Flock due to more attractive pricing and straightforward setup. ### What are the best alternatives to Mattermost and Flock? The top three alternatives to Mattermost and Flock are Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Rocket.Chat. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mattermost](https://www.g2.com/products/mattermost/reviews) | 4.3/5 (369 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers highlight cost savings for self-hosted deployments | Security and customization | | [Flock](https://www.g2.com/products/flock/reviews) | 4.4/5 (302 reviews) | Small-Business | Free plan available, cost-effective for small teams | Ease of use and team collaboration | | [Slack](https://www.g2.com/products/slack/reviews) | 4.5/5 (39,282 reviews) | Mid-Market | โ€” | Extensive integrations and user-friendly interface | | [Microsoft Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews) | 4.4/5 (19,268 reviews) | Enterprise | โ€” | Integration with Microsoft 365 and enterprise collaboration | | [Rocket.Chat](https://www.g2.com/products/rocket-chat/reviews) | 4.2/5 (374 reviews) | Mid-Market | โ€” | Open-source flexibility and customization | ### Which Business Instant Messaging features should I prioritize when comparing Mattermost and Flock? Buyers should prioritize ease of use, integrations, file sharing, security, and team collaboration when comparing Mattermost and Flock. - **Ease of Use:** Mattermost (8.8, 15 all-time mentions); Flock (9.0, 19 all-time mentions) - **Integrations:** Mattermost (11 all-time mentions); Flock (9 all-time mentions) - **File Sharing:** Mattermost (6 all-time mentions); Flock (10 all-time mentions) - **Security:** Mattermost (10 all-time mentions); Flock (not a top-cited theme) - **Team Collaboration:** Mattermost (10 all-time mentions); Flock (15 all-time mentions) ### What are the pros and cons of Mattermost vs Flock? Flock's headline strength is ease of use, while Mattermost stands out for security and customization. - **Mattermost strengths:** Security (10 all-time mentions), customization (8), integrations (11), team collaboration (10), file sharing (6), and cost savings for self-hosted deployments. - **Mattermost trade-offs:** Not intuitive (8), performance issues (8), integration issues (7), learning curve (7), and a utilitarian interface compared to competitors. - **Flock strengths:** Ease of use (19), team collaboration (15), file sharing (10), intuitive interface (6), and fast onboarding for small teams. - **Flock trade-offs:** Integration issues (8), app issues (8), slow loading (7), limited advanced features and customization, and notification management challenges. ### Is Mattermost or Flock better for small businesses? Flock is better suited for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and positive small-business sentiment. - **Mattermost:** Mid-Market is the largest reviewer segment; reviewers value security and customization but note a steeper learning curve and more technical setup. - **Flock:** Small-Business is the largest reviewer segment; reviewers consistently highlight ease of use, fast onboarding, and suitability for small teams. ### Which Business Instant Messaging platform has better integrations? Reviewers rate Mattermost and Flock nearly equally for integrations, with each platform supporting different third-party tools. - **Mattermost:** Jira (9 all-time mentions), Zabbix (temporal-qualitative mention), and integrations with DevOps tools are frequently cited. - **Flock:** Dropbox (3 all-time mentions), Google Workspace (2), and JIRA (temporal-qualitative mention) are highlighted, with reviewers noting easy integrations for productivity and project management. ### How do Mattermost and Flock compare on customer support? Flock and Mattermost are rated within 0.4 points on Quality of Support, indicating near parity with Flock slightly ahead (Flock 8.6, Mattermost 8.2). - **Mattermost:** Reviewers describe support as reliable and responsive, with several citing helpful documentation and community resources, though some mention slower responses for advanced issues. - **Flock:** Reviewers consistently praise Flock's customer service for being responsive and helpful, especially during onboarding and setup, with multiple mentions of quick resolutions and positive experiences. ### Which is easier to implement, Mattermost or Flock? Flock is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 1.0-point advantage over Mattermost (Flock 9.1, Mattermost 8.1). - **Mattermost:** Reviewers note that setup can require more technical knowledge, especially for self-hosted deployments, but also mention that documentation and tutorials help streamline the process. - **Flock:** Reviewers consistently highlight straightforward and fast setup, with many stating that onboarding new users takes only a few minutes and requires minimal training. ### Which product has better File Sharing? Flock is favored for File Sharing, with more all-time mentions and higher reviewer satisfaction. - **Mattermost:** File Sharing is cited in 6 all-time mentions; reviewers note reliable file sharing but mention occasional limitations with file size and search. - **Flock:** File Sharing is cited in 10 all-time mentions; reviewers consistently praise the ease and speed of sharing files, with positive feedback on organization and accessibility. 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