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Head-to-head · Team Chat Apps

Flock vs Wire

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Flock #7 in Team Chat Apps 7.6/10 Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Flock
Wire #9 in Team Chat Apps 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from €7.45/user/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Wire

Flock leads on 0 checks, Wire 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 · 7.6/10
  • Free planboth

Flock scores higher on our rubric for team chat apps: 7.6 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #9.

Flock is the better fit for teams wanting free chat plus work tools. Wire is the better fit for security-focused organizations needing federation.

  • Flock fits best

    Teams wanting free chat plus work tools

  • Wire fits best

    Security-focused organizations needing federation

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Side by side

Feature Flock 7.6/10 Visit ↗ Wire 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 7.0
Ranking #7 in Team Chat Apps #9 in Team Chat Apps
Best for Teams wanting free chat plus work tools Security-focused organizations needing federation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $4.5/user/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
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, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 60+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Flock 2/2 · Wire 2/2
Channels ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Specs
Message history Limited Not published
Integrations Google Drive, Google Calendar, GitHub, Trello, Dropbox, Twitter, Bitbucket, Asana, Jira, Zapier, Zoom, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Todoist, GitLab, Zendesk, Freshdesk, OneDrive, Mailchimp Poll, Reminder, GitHub
Supported platforms web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, API web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API
Maximum members Not published Not published
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
  • End-to-end encryption with self-deleting messages
  • Federation, multi-tenancy, SSO, and SCIM for larger organizations
  • Web, desktop, and mobile apps with guest collaboration
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 teams of up to 5 people
  • Only three listed integrations: Poll, Reminder, and GitHub
  • Public channels are not currently available
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…

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Wire is a secure collaboration platform for teams and organizations that need encrypted messaging alongside calling and file collaboration. It combines private and public channels, audio and video conferencing, screen sharing, file…

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  1. FlockTeam Chat Apps 7.6Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial
  2. WireTeam Chat Apps 7.0Free plan · paid from €7.45/user/mo (annual)

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

  • Wire — where it wins

    • End-to-end encryption with self-deleting messages
    • Federation, multi-tenancy, SSO, and SCIM for larger organizations
    • Web, desktop, and mobile apps with guest collaboration

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to teams of up to 5 people
    • Only three listed integrations: Poll, Reminder, and GitHub
    • Public channels are not currently available
  • Flock7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

    A broad team chat workspace with a capable free Starter plan and useful work tools.

    Visit FlockFull verdict →
  • Wire7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from €7.45/user/mo (annual)

    A security-focused team chat app with federation, encryption, and broad client support.

    Visit WireFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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