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Flock vs Geneva

Flock logo

Flock

Communication

Organized team communication platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Geneva logo

Geneva

Dating

Where communities thrive

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Flock the Starter plan only makes the most recent 10,000 messages searchable and caps public channels at 10; Geneva no pricing information published on the website
  • They diverge on capability: Flock covers Team chat, Geneva covers Homes.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flock and Geneva actually diverge.

Attributes where Flock and Geneva differ
AttributeFlockGeneva
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Web
CategoryCommunicationDating
Founded20142020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Geneva

  • Homes
  • Rooms
  • Events
  • Voice Chat
  • DMs
  • Announcements
  • Calendar

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

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 Geneva
  • Running polls, to-dos and reminders inside a chat workspacenot Geneva
  • Video conferencing and screen sharing for small teamsnot Geneva

Geneva

  • Discovering hobby groups and communities nearbynot Flock
  • Building in-person networks around specific interestsnot Flock
  • Connecting with local groups previously unknownnot 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

Geneva

  • No pricing information published on the website
  • Service described as 'the online place to find your offline people' with community focus

Pricing, plan by plan

Flock

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

Geneva

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited Homes
    • Rooms
    • Events

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 Geneva if

  • You need homes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want rooms.
Geneva review

Questions people ask

Is Flock or Geneva better?
Neither clearly leads. Flock starts at Free and Geneva at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flock or Geneva?
Flock starts at Free and Geneva at Free.
Does Flock or Geneva run on more platforms?
Flock runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Geneva runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Flock for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Geneva is typically brought in for.
What can Flock do that Geneva cannot?
Flock covers Team chat, Channels, Threads, File sharing. Geneva covers Homes, Rooms, Events, Voice Chat. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Flock: Does Flock offer a free plan?

Yes, Flock's Starter plan is free and supports teams with 1-20 members, including 10,000 searchable messages and 5 GB storage.

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Geneva: How much does Geneva cost?

Geneva does not publish pricing information on their website. The service is described as an online platform for finding offline community groups and meetups. Pricing details are not disclosed on the public-facing homepage.

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Flock: What does Flock's Pro plan include?

The Pro plan supports teams with 20-100 members and offers unlimited messages, 10 GB per team member storage, and a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.

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Geneva: Is Geneva free or does it charge a fee?

No pricing model is disclosed on Geneva's website. The platform offers options to download the app or discover groups, but whether the service is free, freemium, or subscription-based is not stated.

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Flock: How does Flock charge for external guests?

External guests are free for 90 days from date of invitation. After 90 days, guests are charged at the same rate as other team members.

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