Flock vs Wire

Flock is a team collaboration service with channels, guest access, messaging, and integrations. It runs on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, and is also available as a Chrome extension with API support. Listed integrations include Google Drive and Calendar, GitHub, Trello, Dropbox, Twitter, Bitbucket, Asana, Jira, Zapier, Zoom, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Todoist, GitLab, Zendesk, Freshdesk, OneDrive, and Mailchimp. The free plan has limited message history. Its Starter plan covers 1–20 members, 10,000 searchable messages, 10 public channels, 5 GB total storage, and one team admin. Pro is described for 20–100 members with 10 GB storage per team member and video calls for up to 20 participants. Enterprise is for 100+ members, with 20 GB storage per team member and 99.9% uptime. Pricing lists a free plan, paid plans from $4.50/user/mo (annual), and a 30-day trial. Named plan prices are not provided.

Wire is a communications platform for organizations that combines messaging, calls, conferencing, and file sharing with end-to-end encryption. Messages support group conversations, search, sketches, reactions, shared files, and audio and video messages. Conferences support up to 150 participants, with screen sharing and moderation tools. File management and online document collaboration keep files in conversations tied to verified group membership. Wire says only conversation participants can decrypt messages, calls, and files. It lists ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and Cyber Essentials certifications, and says its servers are in Germany and Ireland. Organizations can choose cloud, private cloud, or on-premises deployment, including offline or air-gapped environments. Wire is available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android; its Linux binary is described as experimental with community support. The free plan is for up to five people. Wire for SMB costs €7.45 per person/month with annual payment, or €8,94 per person/month with monthly payment.