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Flock vs Tandem

Flock logo

Flock

Communication

Organized team communication platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tandem logo

Tandem

Remote Work

Virtual office for remote and hybrid teams

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; Tandem limited offline functionality - requires internet connectivity for core features
  • They diverge on capability: Flock covers Team chat, Tandem covers Team presence.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flock and Tandem actually diverge.

Attributes where Flock and Tandem differ
AttributeFlockTandem
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, macOS, Windows
CategoryCommunicationRemote Work
Founded20142019

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
  • Zapier

Only in Tandem

  • Team presence
  • One-click calls
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual rooms
  • Status indicators
  • Google Calendar
  • Notion
  • Linear

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Windows support
  • Macos 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 Tandem
  • Running polls, to-dos and reminders inside a chat workspacenot Tandem
  • Video conferencing and screen sharing for small teamsnot Tandem

Tandem

  • Remote worknot Flock
  • Team collaborationnot Flock
  • Quick huddlesnot Flock
  • Pair programmingnot 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

Tandem

  • Limited offline functionality - requires internet connectivity for core features
  • Dashboard user experience needs improvement for better feature utilization
  • Market adoption challenge - most remote workers value autonomy over spontaneous collaboration
  • Feature complexity is high relative to actual usage frequency
  • Reduced feature development velocity after company restructuring

Pricing, plan by plan

Flock

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

Tandem

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tandem 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 Tandem if

  • You need team presence.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want one-click calls.
Tandem review

Questions people ask

Is Flock or Tandem better?
Neither clearly leads. Flock starts at Free and Tandem at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flock or Tandem?
Flock starts at Free and Tandem at Free.
Does Flock or Tandem run on more platforms?
Flock runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Tandem runs on Web, macOS, Windows.
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 Tandem is typically brought in for.
What can Flock do that Tandem cannot?
Flock covers Team chat, Channels, Threads, File sharing. Tandem covers Team presence, One-click calls, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms. Both handle Slack, SOC2, Cloud deployment, Windows support.

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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Tandem: Does Tandem have a free tier?

Yes. Tandem offers a free plan supporting up to 4 team members with access to video calls, screen sharing, and messaging features.

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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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Tandem: What integrations does Tandem support?

Tandem integrates with Slack, Notion, GitHub, Trello, and over 40 other apps, displaying which applications team members are currently using.

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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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Tandem: How many users can I add to each plan?

Tandem's free plan supports up to 4 members, Small Teams up to 10, Medium Teams up to 50, and Large Teams supports unlimited members.

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