Communication & Collaboration · head to head
Flock vs Zapier Plus

Flock
Communication & Collaboration
Organized team communication platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
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; Zapier Plus task-based pricing model becomes expensive at scale (10,000 tasks per month costs approximately $600/month)
- They diverge on capability: Flock covers Team chat, Zapier Plus covers Advanced app integrations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Flock and Zapier Plus actually diverge.
| Attribute | Flock | Zapier Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android | Web |
| Category | Communication & Collaboration | Automation & Integration |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
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 Zapier Plus
- Advanced app integrations
- Workflow automation
- Multi-step Zaps
- Custom logic
- Webhooks
- Team collaboration
- Premium support
- 7000+ apps
Both cover
- GDPR
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
- 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 Zapier Plus
- Running polls, to-dos and reminders inside a chat workspacenot Zapier Plus
- Video conferencing and screen sharing for small teamsnot Zapier Plus
Zapier Plus
- Workflow Automationnot Flock
- Data Integrationnot Flock
- Process Automationnot Flock
- App Integrationnot Flock
- API Connectivitynot 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
Zapier Plus
- Task-based pricing model becomes expensive at scale (10,000 tasks per month costs approximately $600/month)
- Free plan limited to 2-step Zaps only and 100 tasks per month, with no access to webhooks or advanced features
- 15-minute polling interval on free plan prevents real-time automation triggers
- Limited support for complex nested conditional logic compared to workflow platforms like n8n or Make
- Third-party orchestration layer adds latency compared to native integrations within single platforms
Pricing, plan by plan
Flock
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited chats
- Channels
- File sharing
- Pro$5/month
- Everything in Free
- Advanced search
- API access
Zapier Plus
Free- FreeFree
- 100 tasks per month
- Unlimited Zaps, Tables, and Forms
- 2-step Zaps only
- Professional$19.99/month (annual pricing)
- 750+ tasks per month
- Multi-step Zaps
- Webhook support
- Team$69/month (annual pricing)
- 2,000+ tasks per month
- All Professional features
- 25 users
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.
Choose Zapier Plus if
- You need advanced app integrations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want workflow automation.
Questions people ask
- Is Flock or Zapier Plus better?
- Neither clearly leads. Flock starts at Free and Zapier Plus at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Flock or Zapier Plus?
- Flock starts at Free and Zapier Plus at Free.
- Does Flock or Zapier Plus run on more platforms?
- Flock runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Zapier Plus runs on 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 Zapier Plus is typically brought in for.
- What can Flock do that Zapier Plus cannot?
- Flock covers Team chat, Channels, Threads, File sharing. Zapier Plus covers Advanced app integrations, Workflow automation, Multi-step Zaps, Custom logic. Both handle GDPR, SOC2, Cloud deployment, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Zapier Plus: How much does Zapier cost and what is included in each plan?
Zapier offers a Free plan with 100 tasks per month at no cost. The Professional plan starts at $19.99 per month (billed annually) for 750 tasks, with pricing scaling up based on task volume. The Team plan starts at $69 per month for 2,000 tasks. Enterprise plans are custom priced. Annual subscriptions receive 33% off compared to month-to-month billing.
SourceZapier Plus: What is a task in Zapier and how much does it cost if I exceed my plan limit?
Each trigger and action pair in a Zapier workflow counts as one task. For example, a 5-step Zap that runs 1,000 times per month uses 5,000 tasks. If you exceed your plan's task limit, you can enable pay-per-task overage pricing. At higher volumes, Zapier can cost significantly more than competitors like Make or n8n.
SourceZapier Plus: What can I do with Zapier's free plan?
The Free plan includes 100 tasks per month, unlimited Zap workflows, unlimited Tables and Forms, two-factor authentication, and basic AI features. However, it is limited to simple 2-step Zaps (one trigger, one action), no webhook support, 15-minute polling intervals for trigger checks, and only 2,500 records in Tables.
SourceZapier Plus: How many apps and integrations does Zapier support?
Zapier supports integration with over 7,000 applications and services, including all major SaaS platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, Notion, GitHub, Stripe, Xero, and QuickBooks. This extensive app library is one of Zapier's main competitive advantages.
SourceZapier Plus: Does Zapier support webhooks and advanced workflow features?
Professional and higher plans support webhooks, allowing data from apps without native Zapier integrations. Multi-step Zaps support conditional paths, filters, and approval workflows. Code steps allow custom JavaScript or Python logic for advanced automation. The free plan does not support webhooks.
SourceZapier Plus: What are Zapier's limitations for complex automation scenarios?
Zapier's linear workflow builder struggles with deeply nested conditions and multi-outcome branching logic. As a third-party orchestration layer, Zapier adds latency compared to native integrations. Free plan polling is every 15 minutes, limiting real-time responsiveness. For high-volume automation (10,000+ tasks/month), Zapier becomes significantly more expensive than alternatives.
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