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Head-to-head · Team Collaboration Software

Basecamp vs Flock

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Basecamp #3 in Team Collaboration Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Basecamp
Flock #5 in Team Collaboration Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Flock

Basecamp leads on 0 checks, Flock on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBasecamp · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Flock

Basecamp scores higher on our rubric for team collaboration software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Basecamp is the better fit for teams coordinating projects and client work. Flock is the better fit for teams wanting chat plus lightweight shared work tools.

  • Basecamp fits best

    Teams coordinating projects and client work

  • Flock fits best

    Teams wanting chat plus lightweight shared work tools

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Side by side

Feature Basecamp 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Flock 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #3 in Team Collaboration Software #5 in Team Collaboration Software
Best for Teams coordinating projects and client work Teams wanting chat plus lightweight shared work tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $25/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Tickets, Email, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance PCI DSS SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 8 integrations 60+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Basecamp 1/2 · Flock 1/2
Guest access ✓ ✓
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Message history Not checked yet Limited
File storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
App integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Admin controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines tasks, boards, chat, calendars, files, reports, and time tracking
  • Client mode lets teams configure what clients can see
  • Free plan includes one project, time tracking, and project templates
  • Chat, calls, screen sharing, to-dos, notes, polls, and reminders in one place
  • Starter includes unlimited direct and group messages plus 10,000 searchable messages
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, Chrome, and API integrations
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to one project
  • Paid plans start at $25 per month with annual billing
  • Automation rules are not included
  • Starter limits searchable history to 10,000 messages and public channels to 10
  • Group video calls and screen sharing are available on Pro, not Starter
  • Enterprise requires a quote, while Pro is priced for annual billing
Our verdict

Basecamp brings project work into shared workspaces, combining to-do lists, Card Tables, message boards, chat, calendars, Docs & Files, reports, recurring check-ins, and time tracking. Its client mode lets teams configure client…

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Flock brings team messaging together with channels, calls, screen sharing, file sharing, and shared productivity tools. Teams can use to-dos, notes, polls, reminders, and process automation alongside public and private conversations. Guest…

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  1. BasecampTeam Collaboration Software 9.2Free plan
  2. FlockTeam Collaboration Software 9.0Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Basecamp — where it wins

    • Combines tasks, boards, chat, calendars, files, reports, and time tracking
    • Client mode lets teams configure what clients can see
    • Free plan includes one project, time tracking, and project templates

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to one project
    • Paid plans start at $25 per month with annual billing
    • Automation rules are not included

  • Flock — where it wins

    • Chat, calls, screen sharing, to-dos, notes, polls, and reminders in one place
    • Starter includes unlimited direct and group messages plus 10,000 searchable messages
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, Chrome, and API integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits searchable history to 10,000 messages and public channels to 10
    • Group video calls and screen sharing are available on Pro, not Starter
    • Enterprise requires a quote, while Pro is priced for annual billing

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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