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Head-to-head · Remote Working software

Google Workspace vs Flock

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Google Workspace #3 in Remote Working software 7.7/10 From $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 6 features Try Google Workspace
Flock #8 in Remote Working software 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Flock

Google Workspace leads on 0 checks, Flock on 3, and 0 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 scoreGoogle Workspace · 7.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceFlock · $4.5/user/mo
  • Free planonly Flock
  • Most featuresFlock · 1 of 6

Google Workspace scores higher on our rubric for remote working software: 7.7 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Flock offers free plan; Google Workspace doesn't. Flock is cheaper to start at $4.5/user/mo against $7/user/mo. Flock offers guest access; Google Workspace doesn't publish it.

Google Workspace is the better fit for teams needing email, files, meetings, and documents. Flock is the better fit for teams seeking affordable chat and coordination.

  • Google Workspace fits best

    Teams needing email, files, meetings, and documents

  • Flock fits best

    Teams seeking affordable chat and coordination

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Side by side

Feature Google Workspace 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Flock 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 6.8
Ranking #3 in Remote Working software #8 in Remote Working software
Best for Teams needing email, files, meetings, and documents Teams seeking affordable chat and coordination
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/user/mo $4.5/user/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 8 integrations 60+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Workspace 0/6 · Flock 1/6
Video meetings Not published Not published
Team chat Not published Not published
Task management Not published Not published
File collaboration Not published Not published
Guest access Not published ✓ (best)
SSO support Not published Not published
Specs
Meeting participant limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Combines Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat
  • Business Starter includes 30 GB pooled storage per user and meetings for 100
  • Works across web and mobile, with APIs and third-party integrations
  • Channels, calls, screen sharing, and searchable files in one workspace
  • Shared to-dos, notes, polls, reminders, and process automation
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, Chrome extension, and API
Cons
  • No free plan; paid plans start at $7 per user monthly with annual billing
  • Starter storage is pooled per user, not an isolated mailbox quota
  • Business Plus costs $22 per user monthly with annual billing
  • Starter limits searchable history to 10,000 messages
  • Starter includes only 10 public channels and 5 GB team storage
  • Group video calls and screen sharing require Pro
Our verdict

Google Workspace brings custom-domain Gmail, shared calendars, cloud file storage, collaborative Docs, Sheets, and Slides, video meetings through Meet, and team messaging through Chat into a cloud-based suite. It is aimed at businesses,…

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Flock combines direct and group messaging with public and private channels, voice and video calls, file sharing, and search across messages, files, links, and notes. Shared to-dos, notes, polls, reminders, and process automation add…

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  1. Google WorkspaceRemote Working software 7.7From $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
  2. FlockRemote Working software 6.8Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google Workspace — where it wins

    • Combines Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat
    • Business Starter includes 30 GB pooled storage per user and meetings for 100
    • Works across web and mobile, with APIs and third-party integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid plans start at $7 per user monthly with annual billing
    • Starter storage is pooled per user, not an isolated mailbox quota
    • Business Plus costs $22 per user monthly with annual billing

  • Flock — where it wins

    • Channels, calls, screen sharing, and searchable files in one workspace
    • Shared to-dos, notes, polls, reminders, and process automation
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, Chrome extension, and API

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits searchable history to 10,000 messages
    • Starter includes only 10 public channels and 5 GB team storage
    • Group video calls and screen sharing require Pro
  • Google Workspace7.7/10 · From $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A broad remote-work suite for teams that want email, files, meetings, and documents together.

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  • Flock6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

    Flock brings messaging, calls, shared work tools, and integrations under one roof.

    Visit FlockFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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