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Flock vs Funnel.io

Flock logo

Flock

Communication & Collaboration

Organized team communication platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Funnel.io logo

Funnel.io

Marketing & Analytics

Multi-channel marketing analytics for smarter decision making

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Flock has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Flock the Starter plan only makes the most recent 10,000 messages searchable and caps public channels at 10; Funnel.io available connectors are gated by plan, at 113 on Starter against 579 on Business, so which sources can be used depends on the tier rather than on need
  • They diverge on capability: Flock covers Team chat, Funnel.io covers Multi-channel data aggregation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flock and Funnel.io actually diverge.

Attributes where Flock and Funnel.io differ
AttributeFlockFunnel.io
Starting priceFree$299/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile, Api
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationMarketing & Analytics
Founded20142015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Flock

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

Only in Funnel.io

  • Multi-channel data aggregation
  • Unified dashboards
  • Custom reporting
  • Data transformation
  • Real-time syncing
  • Historical data archive
  • Attribution modeling
  • Automated alerts

Both cover

  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

Flock

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

Funnel.io

  • Collecting marketing data from ad platforms into one datasetnot Flock
  • Exporting blended marketing data to BI tools and warehousesnot Flock

Where each one falls short

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

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

Funnel.io

  • Available connectors are gated by plan, at 113 on Starter against 579 on Business, so which sources can be used depends on the tier rather than on need
  • Export destinations are rationed the same way, at 13 on Starter and 46 on Business
  • The entry plan starts at $300 a month billed annually and the next at $600
  • SSO, SAML, audit logging and an enterprise SLA are Enterprise only with no published price
  • Funnel Measure is an add on available only on Business and Enterprise

Pricing, plan by plan

Flock

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

Funnel.io

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • Up to 5 data sources
    • Basic dashboards
    • Standard integrations
  • Professional$799/month
    • Unlimited data sources
    • Advanced dashboards
    • Custom integrations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom implementation
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Advanced integrations

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Funnel.io if

  • You need multi-channel data aggregation.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want unified dashboards.
Funnel.io review

Questions people ask

Is Flock or Funnel.io better?
Neither clearly leads. Flock starts at Free and Funnel.io at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flock or Funnel.io?
Flock has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flock and $299/month for Funnel.io.
Does Flock or Funnel.io run on more platforms?
Flock runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Funnel.io runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
Can I use Flock for free?
Yes. Flock has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Funnel.io starts at $299/month.
What is Flock best used for?
Flock is most often used for team messaging with channels, direct messages and file sharing, running polls, to-dos and reminders inside a chat workspace, video conferencing and screen sharing for small teams. Of those, team messaging with channels, direct messages and file sharing and running polls, to-dos and reminders inside a chat workspace are not what Funnel.io is typically brought in for.
What can Flock do that Funnel.io cannot?
Flock covers Team chat, Channels, Threads, File sharing. Funnel.io covers Multi-channel data aggregation, Unified dashboards, Custom reporting, Data transformation. Both handle SOC2.
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