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Flock vs LiquidPlanner

Flock logo

Flock

Communication & Collaboration

Organized team communication platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Communication & Collaboration

Predictive project management

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; LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
  • They diverge on capability: Flock covers Team chat, LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flock and LiquidPlanner actually diverge.

Attributes where Flock and LiquidPlanner differ
AttributeFlockLiquidPlanner
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationUnknown
Founded20142006

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 LiquidPlanner

  • Predictive scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Analytics
  • Workload management
  • Salesforce
  • SOC 2

Both cover

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Productivitynot Flock
  • Collaborationnot Flock
  • Task managementnot Flock
  • Organizationnot 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

LiquidPlanner

  • Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up

Pricing, plan by plan

Flock

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

LiquidPlanner

On request
  • Essentials$15/month
    • Project management
    • Basic scheduling
  • Professional$25/month
    • Predictive scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Analytics

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 LiquidPlanner if

  • You need predictive scheduling.
  • You also want resource management.
LiquidPlanner review

Questions people ask

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