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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free With One-Time Purchase
Flock
Star Rating
(288)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(347)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Rocket.Chat excels in its HIPAA compliance features, particularly with user authorization and compliant texting, receiving high scores of 9.4 and 9.8 respectively, which is crucial for healthcare organizations. In contrast, Flock does not emphasize HIPAA compliance as strongly, which may be a drawback for users in regulated industries.
- Reviewers mention that Flock's mobile application is notably superior, with a score of 8.9 compared to Rocket.Chat's 7.8. This makes Flock a more appealing choice for teams that rely heavily on mobile communication.
- G2 users highlight that Flock offers better ease of setup and administration, scoring 9.3 and 9.0 respectively, while Rocket.Chat scores lower at 8.2 and 8.3. This difference can significantly impact user onboarding and ongoing management for teams.
- Users on G2 report that Flock's audio and video conferencing features are more robust, with scores of 8.5 and 8.1, compared to Rocket.Chat's 7.8 and 7.6. This makes Flock a better option for teams that prioritize seamless virtual meetings.
- Reviewers say that Rocket.Chat shines in its file sharing capabilities, scoring 8.6, but Flock edges ahead with a score of 9.1. This indicates that Flock may provide a more user-friendly experience for sharing documents and files among team members.
- Users report that both platforms offer similar integration capabilities, scoring 8.5 each, but Flock's overall user experience and support quality, with a score of 8.7, may provide a more satisfying experience for users looking for reliable assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Flock
No pricing availableRocket.Chat
Starter
Free
With One-Time Purchase
For small organizations looking
for self-hosted team collaboration.
- Up to 50 users
- Self-managed hosting only
- ALL PREMIUM CAPABILITIES, INCLUDING:
Free Trial
Flock
Free Trial is available
Rocket.Chat
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
233
8.6
276
Ease of Use
9.0
232
8.7
283
Ease of Setup
9.2
56
8.2
125
Ease of Admin
9.1
34
8.3
119
Quality of Support
8.6
189
8.0
231
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
33
8.2
107
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
227
8.4
273
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
156
8.6
163
8.8
158
8.1
174
8.4
153
8.0
164
Business Instant Messaging
8.5
127
7.8
106
8.1
126
7.6
101
Business Instant Messaging
8.9
152
7.8
149
9.0
155
8.9
169
8.5
135
8.6
121
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.1
8
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
8.5
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
9.1
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
12
|
Verified
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
8.6
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
15
Software Type
Not enough data
8.1
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
20
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
59
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
9.2
63
Support
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.7
53
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Communication
Not enough data
8.7
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
48
Internal Use
Not enough data
8.0
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
82
|
Verified
Agentic AI - UCaaS Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Extensions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
8.6
57
Not enough data
9.1
64
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
Planning
9.2
69
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
8.9
62
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
Workflow Management
9.0
58
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
8.6
55
Not enough data
9.1
53
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Flock and Rocket.Chat are categorized as Business Instant Messaging
Unique Categories
Flock is categorized as Product Management
Rocket.Chat is categorized as HIPAA Compliant Messaging, Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS), Live Chat, Video Conferencing, and UCaaS Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Flock
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Rocket.Chat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
16.1%
Computer Software
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
9.3%
Higher Education
4.7%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
55.6%
Information Technology and Services
22.9%
Computer Software
14.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.7%
Education Management
3.4%
Other
51.4%
Discussions
Hello flock.this app available for windows mobile
3 Comments
MW
hiRead more
What is Flock app?
2 Comments
JG
A business instant messaging software that is a really great alternative to Slack.Read more
How can I program my watches to receive Flock alerts?
1 Comment
VM
To receive Flock alerts on a smartwatch:
-Install the Flock app on your smartwatch.
-Connect your smartwatch to your phone via Bluetooth.
-Open the...Read more
Is is possible to customize the REST Api of Rocket Chat?
2 Comments
W
If you mean building Rocket Chat Apps then have a look on the forums, these can be put up on the Rocket Chat...Read more
Can I use this for personal use, similar to Whatsapp or Telegram?
2 Comments
AA
No. Not really.Read more
Rocket chat had the voice message option but it was removed. Could it be reinstated or I will have to ask my company because it might be a case it was restricted by them?
2 Comments
JB
YES it could be reinstated , you will have to ask your company because it might be a case it was restricted and band from public comments.Read more
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