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Flock alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Flock: free plan limits searchable history, and smaller integration catalogue than Slack. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Flock, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Chanty currently ranks first.

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The best Flock alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Chanty logo

Best Flock alternative for most people

Chanty

Similar small-team chat with a built-in task board.

Pumble logo

Best Flock alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Pumble

Free plan has no user cap and unlimited message history.

Slack logo

Best Flock alternative for Mac

Slack

Bigger ecosystem and more polish for growing teams.

Microsoft Teams logo

Best Flock alternative for Windows

Microsoft Teams

Bundled with Microsoft 365, with meetings and files built in.

Chanty logo

Best Flock alternative for Linux

Chanty

Similar small-team chat with a built-in task board.

Google Chat logo

Best Flock alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Chat

Comes free with Google Workspace if you already pay for it.

Chanty logo

Best Flock alternative for working in the browser

Chanty

Similar small-team chat with a built-in task board.

Flock alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Flock?

Chanty ranks first right now. Similar small-team chat with a built-in task board. Pumble and Slack follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Flock?

Yes. Chanty (free plan + paid), Pumble (free plan + paid), Slack (free plan + paid) and Google Chat (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Flock?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Flock alternatives work on Linux?

Chanty, Pumble and Slack run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Flock?

The complaints we hear most: free plan limits searchable history; smaller integration catalogue than Slack; less active development and community than the leaders.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Flock, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.