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Flock vs Grasshopper

Flock logo

Flock

Communication

Organized team communication platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Grasshopper logo

Grasshopper

Communication

The entrepreneur's phone system

From
$14/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; Grasshopper available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flock and Grasshopper actually diverge.

Attributes where Flock and Grasshopper differ
AttributeFlockGrasshopper
Starting priceFree$14/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2014Unknown

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

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 Grasshopper

Nothing recorded that Flock does not also cover.

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

Grasshopper

  • Mobile app development and programming educationnot 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

Grasshopper

  • Available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
  • Plans start at $14/month only under a promotional discount of up to $75 off select plans, meaning the advertised entry price is not the standing rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Flock

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

Grasshopper

$14/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.

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 Grasshopper if

Nothing in the data separates Grasshopper from Flock on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Grasshopper review

Questions people ask

Is Flock or Grasshopper better?
Neither clearly leads. Flock starts at Free and Grasshopper at $14/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flock or Grasshopper?
Flock has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flock and $14/month for Grasshopper.
Does Flock or Grasshopper run on more platforms?
Flock runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Grasshopper runs on Web.
Can I use Flock for free?
Yes. Flock has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Grasshopper starts at $14/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 Grasshopper is typically brought in for.
What can Flock do that Grasshopper cannot?
Flock covers Team chat, Channels, Threads, File sharing.

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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Grasshopper: How much does Grasshopper cost?

Grasshopper pricing starts at $14/month. The site does not disclose complete pricing details or feature breakdowns for different tiers.

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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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Grasshopper: Is Grasshopper available outside the USA and Canada?

Grasshopper currently operates only in the USA and Canada, with regional availability restrictions mentioned on the pricing page.

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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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