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Head-to-head · Team Chat Apps

Flock vs Chanty

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
3 checks side by side

Higher score Flock #8 in Team Chat Apps 8.5/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Flock

Chanty #14 in Team Chat Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Chanty

Flock leads on 0 checks, Chanty on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 planboth
Free trialonly Flock

Flock scores higher on our rubric for team chat apps: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #14.

On message history, Chanty gives you Unlimited where Flock offers Limited.

Flock is the better fit for teams wanting free chat plus work tools. Chanty is the better fit for budget-conscious collaborative teams.

Flock fits best
Teams wanting free chat plus work tools
Chanty fits best
Budget-conscious collaborative teams

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Feature	Flock 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Chanty 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.9
Ranking	#8 in Team Chat Apps	#14 in Team Chat Apps
Best for	Teams wanting free chat plus work tools	Budget-conscious collaborative teams
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$3/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	60+ integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Flock 2/2 · Chanty 2/2
Channels	✓	✓
Guest access	✓	✓
Specs
Message history	Limited	Unlimited
Integrations	Google Drive, Google Calendar, GitHub, Trello, Dropbox, Twitter, Bitbucket, Asana, Jira, Zapier, Zoom, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Todoist, GitLab, Zendesk, Freshdesk, OneDrive, Mailchimp	Zapier, Giphy, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, YouTube, Vimeo, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Trello, Asana, Google Calendar, Mailchimp, Jira, Box, ClickUp, Clockify, Loom, Basecamp, Wrike, Process Street, Make, Monday.com, HubSpot, n8n
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, API	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Maximum members	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free Starter plan includes channels, calls, search, files, and task tools Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension Integrates with Trello, Asana, GitHub, Drive, Jira, and more	Unlimited searchable message history is available on the Free plan. Calls, screen sharing, tasks, and Kanban boards support daily collaboration. Integrations cover storage, development, productivity, and project tools.
Cons	Starter limits searchable history to 10,000 messages Starter includes 10 public channels and 5 GB per team Guests are charged at the member rate after 90 days	The Free plan is limited to 5 team members and 1 guest user. Monthly Business billing costs $4 per user per month. Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly stated.
Our verdict	Flock combines direct messaging, group conversations, public and private channels, guest access, calling, file sharing, and searchable workspace content in one team communication application. It is aimed at organizations that want chat… Read the review →	Chanty is a team communication and collaboration workspace for businesses that want chat alongside practical work tools. It supports public and private conversations, direct messages, file sharing, link previews, guest access, audio and… Read the review →

FlockTeam Chat Apps 8.5Free plan · 30-day trial
ChantyTeam Chat Apps 7.9Free plan

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Strengths and trade-offs

Flock — where it wins
- Free Starter plan includes channels, calls, search, files, and task tools
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension
- Integrates with Trello, Asana, GitHub, Drive, Jira, and more
Where it doesn't
- Starter limits searchable history to 10,000 messages
- Starter includes 10 public channels and 5 GB per team
- Guests are charged at the member rate after 90 days
Chanty — where it wins
- Unlimited searchable message history is available on the Free plan.
- Calls, screen sharing, tasks, and Kanban boards support daily collaboration.
- Integrations cover storage, development, productivity, and project tools.
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 5 team members and 1 guest user.
- Monthly Business billing costs $4 per user per month.
- Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly stated.

Flock8.5/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad team chat workspace with a capable free Starter plan and useful work tools.
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Chanty7.9/10 · Free plan
A low-cost team workspace combining chat, collaboration tools, and searchable history.
Visit Chanty Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 10 Oct 2026 · How we research and update