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Flock vs Timepage

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Flock

Software

Organized team communication platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Timepage logo

Timepage

Software

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
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; Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • They diverge on capability: Flock covers Team chat, Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flock and Timepage actually diverge.

Attributes where Flock and Timepage differ
AttributeFlockTimepage
Starting priceFree$4.99/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidiOS, Apple Watch
Founded20141997

Identical on both: 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 Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Google Calendar
  • Exchange

Both cover

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

Timepage

  • Schedulingnot Flock
  • Appointment bookingnot Flock
  • Time trackingnot Flock
  • Resource managementnot Flock
  • Team coordinationnot 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

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

Pricing, plan by plan

Flock

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

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage 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 Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.
Timepage review

Questions people ask

Is Flock or Timepage better?
Neither clearly leads. Flock starts at Free and Timepage at $4.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flock or Timepage?
Flock has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flock and $4.99/one-time for Timepage.
Does Flock or Timepage run on more platforms?
Flock runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch.
Can I use Flock for free?
Yes. Flock has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time.
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 Timepage is typically brought in for.
What can Flock do that Timepage cannot?
Flock covers Team chat, Channels, Threads, File sharing. Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

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