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Flock vs Panopto

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Flock

Software

Organized team communication platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Panopto

Software

Video management and live streaming platform for enterprises

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; Panopto no price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • They diverge on capability: Flock covers Team chat, Panopto covers Video management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flock and Panopto actually diverge.

Attributes where Flock and Panopto differ
AttributeFlockPanopto
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20142007

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

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 Panopto

  • Video management
  • Live streaming
  • Recording
  • Search
  • Analytics
  • Microsoft 365
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard

Both cover

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

Panopto

  • Recording, hosting and searching lecture and training videonot Flock
  • Integrating video libraries with learning management systemsnot 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

Panopto

  • No price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • Cost depends on user count, integrations, add ons and deployment model, so several negotiated variables set the figure
  • Four capabilities are separately priced add ons on top of any quote
  • Every route to a figure is a demo or a conversation with sales

Pricing, plan by plan

Flock

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

Panopto

On request
  • Professional$500/month
    • Video storage
    • Basic features
  • Business$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

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 Panopto if

  • You need video management.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Panopto review

Questions people ask

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