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Clockwise vs Flock

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Clockwise

Software

Intelligent calendar management for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Flock logo

Flock

Software

Organized team communication platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clockwise service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026; Flock the Starter plan only makes the most recent 10,000 messages searchable and caps public channels at 10
  • They diverge on capability: Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Flock covers Team chat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockwise and Flock actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockwise and Flock differ
AttributeClockwiseFlock
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20162014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Clockwise

  • Focus Time protection
  • Meeting optimization
  • Scheduling links
  • Team analytics
  • Conflict resolution
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom
  • Asana

Only in Flock

  • Team chat
  • Channels
  • Threads
  • File sharing
  • Polls
  • Integrations
  • Mobile apps
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Clockwise

  • Schedulingnot Flock
  • Appointment bookingnot Flock
  • Time trackingnot Flock
  • Resource managementnot Flock
  • Team coordinationnot Flock

Flock

  • Team messaging with channels, direct messages and file sharingnot Clockwise
  • Running polls, to-dos and reminders inside a chat workspacenot Clockwise
  • Video conferencing and screen sharing for small teamsnot Clockwise

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Clockwise

  • Service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026
  • All user data was deleted upon shutdown
  • Integration with Asana was removed during product lifecycle

Flock

  • The Starter plan only makes the most recent 10,000 messages searchable and caps public channels at 10
  • Starter storage is 5 GB for the entire team, against 10 GB per member on Pro and 20 GB per member on Enterprise
  • Starter allows a single team admin and a single approved domain
  • Group video calls and screen sharing require the Pro plan; Starter is limited to 1-1 video calls
  • Group video calls are capped at 20 participants even on Enterprise
  • Single Sign-On and Active Directory sync are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise is quote only, with no published rate, and is positioned for organisations with 100 or more members
  • Unlimited auto-join and announcement channels require Enterprise; Starter and Pro get one of each

Pricing, plan by plan

Clockwise

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Focus Time
    • Meeting optimization
    • Personal analytics
  • Teams$6.75/month
    • Team analytics
    • Flexible meetings
    • Admin controls

Flock

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited chats
    • Channels
    • File sharing
  • Pro$5/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced search
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Clockwise if

  • You need focus time protection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want meeting optimization.
Clockwise review

Choose Flock if

  • You need team chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want channels.
Flock review

Questions people ask

Is Clockwise or Flock better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockwise starts at Free and Flock at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clockwise or Flock?
Clockwise starts at Free and Flock at Free.
Does Clockwise or Flock run on more platforms?
Clockwise runs on Web. Flock runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Clockwise for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Clockwise best used for?
Clockwise is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Flock is typically brought in for.
What can Clockwise do that Flock cannot?
Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Meeting optimization, Scheduling links, Team analytics. Flock covers Team chat, Channels, Threads, File sharing. Both handle Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clockwise: What happened to Clockwise?

Clockwise was acquired by Salesforce and shut down on March 27, 2026. The company announced the team was joining Salesforce to work on Agentforce. User data was deleted and prorated refunds were issued to paying customers.

Source
Clockwise: What integrations did Clockwise support?

Clockwise integrated with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Slack, and previously Asana (though this integration was discontinued).

Source
Clockwise: What were Clockwise's key features?

Clockwise offered AI-powered focus time protection, automatic meeting buffers, Slack status sync, smart lunch breaks, and team calendar synchronization to optimize schedules and prevent burnout.

Source
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