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Flock vs Kanbanize

Flock logo

Flock

Communication & Collaboration

Organized team communication platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Kanbanize

Project Management

Enterprise Kanban software for agile teams

From
On request
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; Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Flock covers Team chat, Kanbanize covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flock and Kanbanize actually diverge.

Attributes where Flock and Kanbanize differ
AttributeFlockKanbanize
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationProject Management
Founded20142012

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
  • Zapier

Only in Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards
  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Workflow automation
  • Analytics
  • Timeline
  • Azure DevOps
  • SOC 2
  • ISO 27001

Both cover

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

Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot Flock
  • Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot 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

Kanbanize

  • No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
  • SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
  • File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
  • A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

Flock

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

Kanbanize

On request
  • Team$149/month
    • 15 users
    • Unlimited boards
    • Kanban analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO
    • Advanced security

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 Kanbanize if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want portfolio kanban.
Kanbanize review

Questions people ask

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