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Head-to-head · Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software

Flock vs BBM Enterprise

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Flock #7 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Flock
BBM Enterprise #8 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit BlackBerry

Flock leads on 0 checks, BBM Enterprise 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 scoreFlock · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly Flock
  • Free trialonly Flock

Flock scores higher on our rubric for business instant messaging - enterprise software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Flock is the better fit for teams wanting affordable all-in-one chat. BBM Enterprise is the better fit for enterprises prioritizing secure managed messaging.

  • Flock fits best

    Teams wanting affordable all-in-one chat

  • BBM Enterprise fits best

    Enterprises prioritizing secure managed messaging

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Side by side

Feature Flock 8.5/10 Visit ↗ BBM Enterprise 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #7 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software #8 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software
Best for Teams wanting affordable all-in-one chat Enterprises prioritizing secure managed messaging
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Compliance SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA HIPAA
Integrations 60+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features Flock 1/4 · BBM Enterprise 1/4
Guest access ✓ ✓
Single sign-on Not checked yet Not checked yet
Retention controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Message history Limited Not checked yet
Group size limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines channels, calls, screen sharing, and shared work tools
  • Integrates with services including Google Drive, Jira, and Zoom
  • Offers web, desktop, mobile, Chrome extension, and API access
  • End-to-end encryption is enabled by default.
  • Supports voice and video calls, group chat and multimedia conferencing.
  • Administrative policies and optional archiving support managed workflows.
Cons
  • Starter limits searchable history to 10,000 messages
  • Starter includes only 10 public channels and 5 GB team storage
  • Advanced identity options such as SSO are on Enterprise
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales.
  • Integrations focus on BlackBerry enterprise services.
  • Support channels include documentation.
Our verdict

Flock brings direct and group messaging together with public and private channels, voice and video conferencing, file sharing, and searchable conversations. Shared to-dos, notes, polls, reminders, guest access, and process automation…

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BBM Enterprise is BlackBerry’s secure communications application for organizations and working professionals. It brings text messaging, group chat, voice and video calling, and multimedia conferencing to Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.…

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  1. FlockBusiness Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 8.5Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. BBM EnterpriseBusiness Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Flock — where it wins

    • Combines channels, calls, screen sharing, and shared work tools
    • Integrates with services including Google Drive, Jira, and Zoom
    • Offers web, desktop, mobile, Chrome extension, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits searchable history to 10,000 messages
    • Starter includes only 10 public channels and 5 GB team storage
    • Advanced identity options such as SSO are on Enterprise

  • BBM Enterprise — where it wins

    • End-to-end encryption is enabled by default.
    • Supports voice and video calls, group chat and multimedia conferencing.
    • Administrative policies and optional archiving support managed workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales.
    • Integrations focus on BlackBerry enterprise services.
    • Support channels include documentation.
  • Flock8.5/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Flock pairs team messaging with calls, searchable history, and shared productivity tools.

    Visit FlockFull verdict →
  • BBM Enterprise8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    Managed messaging, calls and conferencing for organizations prioritizing encrypted communication.

    Visit BlackBerryFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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