Head-to-head · Remote Working software
Zoho Workplace vs Flock
Zoho Workplace leads on 1 check, Flock on 1, and 1 is 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 scoreZoho Workplace · 7.0/10
- Lowest starting priceZoho Workplace · $3/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Most featuresFlock · 1 of 6
Zoho Workplace scores higher on our rubric for remote working software: 7.0 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Zoho Workplace is cheaper to start at $3/user/mo against $4.5/user/mo. Flock offers guest access; Zoho Workplace doesn't publish it.
Zoho Workplace is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing email and collaboration tools. Flock is the better fit for teams seeking affordable chat and coordination.
- Zoho Workplace fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing email and collaboration tools
- Flock fits best
Teams seeking affordable chat and coordination
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoho Workplace 7.0/10 Visit ↗ | Flock 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #6 in Remote Working software | #8 in Remote Working software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams needing email and collaboration tools | Teams seeking affordable chat and coordination |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $3/user/mo (best) | $4.5/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 15 days · no card needed | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | HIPAA, 2FA, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 60+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zoho Workplace 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 |
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| Our verdict | Zoho Workplace brings business email and calendar together with document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing, file storage, team messaging, and video meetings. It is aimed at organizations that want communication and collaboration tools… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zoho Workplace — where it wins
- Combines email, calendar, office editing, files, chat, and meetings
- Mail Free includes custom email for one domain
- Works across web, desktop, and mobile, with offline access in some apps
Where it doesn't
- Mail Free is email-focused, not a free full Workplace bundle
- Annual billing is required for the listed $3 and $6 per-user monthly prices
- Listed integrations cover a relatively limited set of services
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
- Zoho Workplace7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $3/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial
A broad work suite with free business mail and paid bundles from $3 per user monthly, billed annually.
Visit Zoho WorkplaceFull verdict → - 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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