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Flock vs Logseq

Flock logo

Flock

Communication & Collaboration

Organized team communication platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Logseq logo

Logseq

Writing & Documentation

Free open-source note-taking with linked thoughts

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; Logseq aGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source
  • They diverge on capability: Flock covers Team chat, Logseq covers Markdown-based notes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flock and Logseq actually diverge.

Attributes where Flock and Logseq differ
AttributeFlockLogseq
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidmacOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationWriting & Documentation
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 Logseq

  • Markdown-based notes
  • Bidirectional linking
  • Graph visualization
  • Backlinks
  • Tags
  • Daily notes
  • Journaling
  • Search and filtering

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

Logseq

  • Privacy-first knowledge management with local data storagenot Flock
  • Open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platformsnot Flock
  • Markdown and Org-mode file support with PDF annotationnot Flock
  • Extensible through plugin ecosystem for custom 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

Logseq

  • AGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source
  • Mobile apps (iOS and Android) still in alpha/beta development stage
  • Self-hosted with local-first architecture, no built-in cloud sync option
  • No native synchronisation between desktop and mobile versions without setup

Pricing, plan by plan

Flock

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

Logseq

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Logseq 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 Logseq if

  • You need markdown-based notes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want bidirectional linking.
Logseq review

Questions people ask

Is Flock or Logseq better?
Neither clearly leads. Flock starts at Free and Logseq at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flock or Logseq?
Flock starts at Free and Logseq at Free.
Does Flock or Logseq run on more platforms?
Flock runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Logseq runs on macOS, Linux, Windows, 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 Logseq is typically brought in for.
What can Flock do that Logseq cannot?
Flock covers Team chat, Channels, Threads, File sharing. Logseq covers Markdown-based notes, Bidirectional linking, Graph visualization, Backlinks.
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