{"id":19866,"date":"2025-09-19T09:28:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T09:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=19866"},"modified":"2026-04-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:00:00","slug":"pumble-vs-flock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/pumble-vs-flock\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumble vs Flock: A Full Comparison of Features, Value, and Free Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In 2026, the choice between Pumble vs Flock comes down to how your team manages growth and information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While both platforms are a great <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/pumble-as-email-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alternative to email<\/a>, the limitations in their free plans mean you\u2019ll have two different experiences trying to scale your business when using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock is often praised for its built-in productivity tools like shared to-dos and polls, which is why micro teams with a lot of tasks tend to favor it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pumble<\/strong><\/a><strong> by <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CAKE.com<\/strong><\/a><strong> has redefined the market by offering unlimited message history and unlimited users on its free plan<\/strong>, ensuring that your company\u2019s internal knowledge is never locked behind a paywall.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This updated comparison breaks down the 2026 features, pricing plans, security, and administrative controls of these two apps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-vs-flock-cover-1.webp\" alt=\"pumble-vs-flock-cover\" class=\"wp-image-24022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-vs-flock-cover-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-vs-flock-cover-1-600x300.webp 600w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-vs-flock-cover-1-1110x555.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-vs-flock-cover-1-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-vs-flock-cover-1-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Why trust us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human reviewers try out each app and follow strict guidelines while writing about the comparisons. We follow a transparent, clear, and systematic methodology, so that every review is objective and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-flock-main-features-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Flock: Main features comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Pumble and Flock aim to keep teams connected, organized, and productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, they might seem similar, but once you take a closer look at what their free plans offer, the differences become clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble\u2019s free plan includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlimited users<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited channels<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited message history<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means your team can grow without worrying about hitting any limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In comparison, Flock\u2019s free plan is much more <strong>restrictive<\/strong>. It lets you host only:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>20 users<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 public channels<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10,000 searchable messages<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For small teams, these limits might not seem too bad at first, but they can quickly force you into a paid upgrade as your team expands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you dig deeper, aside from free plan limitations, 3 other key differences stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price <\/strong>\u2014 Pumble is nearly half the price of Flock. When billed annually, <strong>Pumble\u2019s Pro plan is $2.49 <\/strong>per user per month, whereas <strong>Flock\u2019s is $4.50<\/strong> per user per month.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage <\/strong>\u2014 Pumble free plan users have 10 GB of storage per workspace \u2014 double what Flock offers (5 GB). And, as you upgrade, Pumble continues to scale storage more generously (up to 100 GB), while Flock caps its Enterprise plan at 20 GB per user.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audio &amp; video communication limits <\/strong>\u2014 Pumble offers both 1-on-1 video and voice calls to its free users, while Flock only supports 1-on-1 video calls. Paying users can host 50 or 100 participants on voice calls in Pumble (depending on your plan), while upgrading in Flock means you can only host up to 20 participants (on all plans).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a more detailed overview of how their <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">main features compare<\/a> side by side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pumble by CAKE.com<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Flock<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Free (unlimited users)<br>\u2013 Pro: $2.49 per seat per month, billed annually<br>\u2013 Business: $3.99 per seat per month, billed annually<br>\u2013 Enterprise: $6.99 per seat per month, billed annually&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2013 Starter: Free (up to 20 users)<br>\u2013 Pro: $4.50 per seat per month, billed annually (up to 100 users)<br>\u2013 Enterprise: quote upon request (for organizations with 100+ users)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Interface<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Clean<br>\u2013 Intuitive<br>\u2013 Easy to navigate<br>\u2013 Customizable sidebar and themes<\/td><td>\u2013 Cluttered<br>\u2013 Hard to navigate<br>\u2013 Limited customization options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Communication<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Direct messages<br>\u2013 Channels<br>\u2013 Threads<br>\u2013 Video &amp; voice calls<br>\u2013 Screen sharing<br>\u2013 Video &amp; voice messages<br>\u2013 Guest access<\/td><td>\u2013 Direct messages<br>\u2013 Channels<br>\u2013 Replies<br>\u2013 Video &amp; voice calls (limited)<br>\u2013 Screen sharing<br>\u2013 Voice messages (on mobile)<br>\u2013 Guest users&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Notifications<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 DND and pause notifications<br>\u2013 Muting channels\/DMs<br>\u2013 Custom notification schedules<br>\u2013 Reminders<\/td><td>\u2013 DND and pause notifications<br>\u2013 Muting channels\/DMs<br>\u2013 Limited customization options<br>\u2013 Reminders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Search<\/strong><\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File sharing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Up to 512 MB on web (on all plans)<br>\u2013 Up to 256 MB on mobile (on all plans)<\/td><td>\u2013 Up to 100 MB (on all plans)<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 10 GB of storage per workspace (free plan)<br>\u2013 10 GB of storage per user (Pro plan)<br>\u2013 20 GB per user (Business plan)<br>\u2013 100 GB per user (Enterprise plan)<\/td><td>\u2013 5 GB total per team (Starter plan)<br>\u2013 10 GB per user (Pro plan)&nbsp;<br>\u2013 20 GB per user (Enterprise plan)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Core apps like Gmail, GitHub, Google Calendar, Zapier<br>\u2013 Clockify and Plaky<\/td><td>60+ integrations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 24\/7, 100% human support (email, chat &amp; phone), even on the free plan<br>\u2013 Dedicated success representative for paid plans<\/td><td>\u2013 Self-service resources on the Starter plan<br>\u2013 24\/7 priority support on the Pro plan<br>\u2013 24\/7 dedicated support on the Enterprise&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s break down each feature so you can decide which app works best for your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free team communication app for unlimited users<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Pick the app that grows with your team. Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/why-use\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-flock-pumble-offers-a-free-plan-that-grows-with-your-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Flock: Pumble offers a free plan that grows with your team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spoiler alert \u2014 only one app is truly built to grow with your business, and it\u2019s not Flock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me elaborate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble offers a generous free plan that lets your team work, expand, and stay connected without limits. It\u2019s a toolbox built with a purpose, which means it has several notable features that will make your work life easier:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlimited users <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>channels<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Pumble supports channel-based communication, so you can invite as many teammates as you want and create as many spaces for discussion as you need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/knowledge-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Unlimited message history<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Never lose access to past conversations, decisions, or files.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 GB of storage per workspace <\/strong>\u2014 Share files, documents, and images freely, without fearing you\u2019ll run out of space too quickly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Threaded conversations<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Keep discussions organized and avoid cluttering the main feed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1-on-1 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/video-conferencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>video<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/voice-calls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>voice calls<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Hop on a quick call without needing a separate app.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Video<\/strong> and <strong>voice messages<\/strong> \u2014 Leave updates and explanations when text communication just doesn\u2019t cut it.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>24\/7 human support <\/strong>\u2014 Get help from real people whenever you need it, at no extra cost.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, Pumble\u2019s free plan is an ideal choice for startups or smaller teams that aren\u2019t ready to invest in their communication app just yet. It provides everything you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/5-strategies-for-effective-team-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaborate effectively<\/a> and stay productive without holding you back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scale with no limits \u2014 try Pumble<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, <strong>Flock\u2019s free plan imposes strict limits<\/strong> that keep it from being a long-term solution. It includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Up to 20 users<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 public channels<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No private channels<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No audio conferencing<\/strong> (outside of India),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5 GB of storage per team<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1-on-1 video calls<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10,000 searchable messages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what happens when your team gets its 21st member? Or when you need to make a private channel for decision-makers?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you\u2019ll have to pay, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As your team grows, Flock\u2019s free plan forces you to upgrade to a paid tier sooner than you\u2019d like \u2014 making it less of a free plan and more of a stepping stone to a subscription.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll have to do all of this by yourself, as <strong>Flock only allows one admin per workspace<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Pumble lets you share the load of admin control and assign multiple people to help you manage users, create and manage channels, and handle invitation permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-flock-pumbles-paid-plans-deliver-more-for-less\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Flock: Pumble\u2019s paid plans deliver more for less&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of Pumble vs Flock pricing, it\u2019s clear as day that Pumble is cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, <strong>Flock is even more expensive than it might seem at first glance<\/strong> because it has additional long-term expenses that aren\u2019t immediately reflected in its price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, as mentioned, none of its plans include video conferencing for more than 20 people. That means that, if you want to hold meetings with more than 20 people, you\u2019ll have to pay for a separate video conferencing solution. You\u2019ll also have to switch apps every time you want to hold a meeting \u2014 something I find infuriating, as it completely breaks my focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Pumble\u2019s paid plans stand out for their <strong>flexibility and affordable pricing<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-pricing-plans.webp\" alt=\"Pumble\u2019s pricing plans\" class=\"wp-image-24048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-pricing-plans.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-pricing-plans-353x300.webp 353w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-pricing-plans-1110x944.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-pricing-plans-768x653.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-pricing-plans-14x12.webp 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble\u2019s pricing plans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What I like most about <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble\u2019s pricing structure<\/a> is that it\u2019s affordable and scalable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble\u2019s cheapest plan \u2014 the Pro plan \u2014 offers stellar features for any growing team. Even so, Pumble included two additional plans that provide more administrative control and security into its offer \u2014 all at <strong>reasonable prices<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get more, spend less \u2014 pick Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock, on the other hand, only has two plans \u2014 one at a fixed price of <strong>$4.50<\/strong> per user per month, and another one that has a custom price depending on the size of your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-pricing.webp\" alt=\"Flock pricing\" class=\"wp-image-24047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-pricing.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-pricing-447x300.webp 447w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-pricing-1110x746.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-pricing-768x516.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-pricing-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flock pricing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m not a fan of this because it feels like Flock goes out of its way to be nontransparent. Why make me jump through hoops to find out the price?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrading to a paid plan in either app can be a worthwhile investment if your team needs it. But for <strong>$4.50 per user per month (billed annually<\/strong>), with limitations like a maximum of 100 members and group calls capped at 20 participants, Flock could never come up on top.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d rather pay <strong>$2.49 for Pumble and get more than that<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Pumble, you skip the limits and enjoy a better user experience. Not to mention, Flock requires you to upgrade to a paid plan just to access all of your messages and unlock unlimited channels, while Pumble gives you unlimited members and unlimited history even on the free plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Pumble\u2019s pricing offers better scalability and value, while Flock\u2019s plans feel restrictive and overpriced in comparison.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-pricing\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Need an affordable solution? Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">A scalable communication app for teams of all kinds. Discuss, share, and collaborate.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/pricing@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/pricing.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock\u2019s plans leave a lot to be desired \u2014 much like Slack\u2019s. But how do the two compare in other categories? Who would win in the battle of Flock vs Slack 2026? Find out in our full comparison below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/slack-vs-flock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slack vs Flock: Features, Pricing, and Free Plan Limitations Compared<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-flock-pumbles-interface-is-more-intuitive-and-easier-to-navigate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Flock: Pumble\u2019s interface is more intuitive and easier to navigate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The design and UI is another area where the two apps differ significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I prefer a modern, clean layout where most (if not all) tools are in one place, easy to access, and simple to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock, unfortunately, doesn\u2019t quite hit the mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found its interface to be <strong>dated and cluttered<\/strong>, with chats placed on the left sidebar while things like the directory, files, and favorites are tucked away in the app launcher on the right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-interface.webp\" alt=\"Flock\u2019s interface\" class=\"wp-image-24046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-interface.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-interface-424x300.webp 424w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-interface-1110x786.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-interface-768x544.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-interface-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flock\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, <strong>sidebar customization is not available,<\/strong> and the app only offers a light and dark theme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only adjustable display option is chat density, which does little to simplify navigation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/You-can-customize-the-display-density-in-Flock-but-you-cant-customize-your-sidebar.webp\" alt=\"You can customize the display density in Flock, but you can\u2019t customize your sidebar\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-24045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/You-can-customize-the-display-density-in-Flock-but-you-cant-customize-your-sidebar.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/You-can-customize-the-display-density-in-Flock-but-you-cant-customize-your-sidebar-424x300.webp 424w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/You-can-customize-the-display-density-in-Flock-but-you-cant-customize-your-sidebar-1110x786.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/You-can-customize-the-display-density-in-Flock-but-you-cant-customize-your-sidebar-768x544.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/You-can-customize-the-display-density-in-Flock-but-you-cant-customize-your-sidebar-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can customize the display density in Flock, but you can\u2019t customize your sidebar&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While testing Flock, I found myself exploring more than I expected. I even had to read up on where some features were located. If your team were to adopt Flock as their main communication tool, some <strong>onboarding would definitely be required<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble, in contrast, offers a <strong>clean, intuitive interface,<\/strong> where everything you need is a click away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sidebar has all of your channels, direct messages, mentions, drafts, files, and people in one view. You can keep everything maximized and have instant access to all channels, DMs, and apps. Or you can collapse everything, just like I did in the image below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-interface.webp\" alt=\"Pumble\u2019s interface\" class=\"wp-image-24044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-interface.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-interface-444x300.webp 444w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-interface-1110x749.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-interface-768x518.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumbles-interface-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/profile\/profile-settings\/customized-sidebar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>customize the sections in the sidebar<\/strong><\/a><strong> to fit your workflow<\/strong> \u2014 for example, I like to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/how-to-organize-channels-in-pumble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">group channels<\/a> by project and hide the sections I don\u2019t use often. It keeps my workspace organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, Pumble gives you more options for <strong>personalizing its appearance<\/strong>. You can choose between light and dark themes and pick from 10 different color combinations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-lets-you-pick-your-favorite-color-theme.webp\" alt=\"Pumble lets you pick your favorite color theme\" class=\"wp-image-24043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-lets-you-pick-your-favorite-color-theme.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-lets-you-pick-your-favorite-color-theme-444x300.webp 444w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-lets-you-pick-your-favorite-color-theme-1110x749.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-lets-you-pick-your-favorite-color-theme-768x518.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-lets-you-pick-your-favorite-color-theme-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble lets you pick your favorite color theme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Overall, I much prefer Pumble\u2019s interface over Flock\u2019s. Its <strong>sleek look, thoughtful layout, and easy navigation<\/strong> make it simple to stay productive.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Personalize your workspace<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Pick the look and layout that work for you. Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/profile\/profile-settings\/change-pumble-theme\/\" target=\"_blank\">Explore more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-flock-pumble-has-more-versatile-communication-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Flock: Pumble has more versatile communication features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although similar in their purpose and target audience, Pumble and Flock have some notable differences when it comes to the communication and collaboration features they offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"threads-vs-replies-making-daily-communication-easier\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Threads vs replies: Making daily communication easier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all good <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-instant-messaging-apps-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instant messaging apps<\/a>, both Pumble and Flock support direct messaging, file sharing, and mentions and reactions. But, there are a few areas where Flock falls short.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, Flock\u2019s free plan limits you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10 public channels<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No private channels<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10,000 searchable messages<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By contrast, Pumble doesn\u2019t put a limit on any of those elements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock also lacks Pumble\u2019s useful <strong>threaded conversations<\/strong>, which help discussions stay organized and easy to follow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-threaded-conversation-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"A threaded conversation in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-24042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-threaded-conversation-in-Pumble.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-threaded-conversation-in-Pumble-442x300.webp 442w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-threaded-conversation-in-Pumble-1110x754.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-threaded-conversation-in-Pumble-768x522.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-threaded-conversation-in-Pumble-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A threaded conversation in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re scared people will miss information or that something will get buried in a thread, you can always reply in a thread and select the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/using-pumble\/messages\/threads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Also send to channel<\/a>\u201d option. That way, your reply will appear both in the channel and in the thread, clearly visible to all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, Flock doesn\u2019t have threads. Instead, it allows <strong>replies<\/strong>, but they appear in the main chat, which can quickly create clutter rather than prevent it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can\u2019t lie, relying on replies would make my daily communication a nightmare. Not being able to group replies by topic would make me lose the thread of conversation quite quickly, especially when replies start to pile on top of each other, like in the image below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-only-offers-the-option-to-reply-to-a-message-and-doesnt-have-the-thread-functionality-like-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"Flock only offers the option to reply to a message, and doesn\u2019t have the thread functionality like Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-24041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-only-offers-the-option-to-reply-to-a-message-and-doesnt-have-the-thread-functionality-like-Pumble.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-only-offers-the-option-to-reply-to-a-message-and-doesnt-have-the-thread-functionality-like-Pumble-426x300.webp 426w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-only-offers-the-option-to-reply-to-a-message-and-doesnt-have-the-thread-functionality-like-Pumble-1110x783.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-only-offers-the-option-to-reply-to-a-message-and-doesnt-have-the-thread-functionality-like-Pumble-768x541.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-only-offers-the-option-to-reply-to-a-message-and-doesnt-have-the-thread-functionality-like-Pumble-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flock only offers the option to reply to a message, and doesn\u2019t have the thread functionality like Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Pumble lets you <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/schedule-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>schedule messages<\/strong><\/a> to be sent whenever you like. I find this especially convenient for teams working across <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/working-across-time-zones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time zones<\/a> or relying on <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/asynchronous-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asynchronous communication<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Scheduling-a-message-in-Pumble-by-CAKE.com_.webp\" alt=\"Scheduling a message in Pumble by CAKE.com\" class=\"wp-image-24040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Scheduling-a-message-in-Pumble-by-CAKE.com_.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Scheduling-a-message-in-Pumble-by-CAKE.com_-436x300.webp 436w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Scheduling-a-message-in-Pumble-by-CAKE.com_-1110x763.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Scheduling-a-message-in-Pumble-by-CAKE.com_-768x528.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Scheduling-a-message-in-Pumble-by-CAKE.com_-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scheduling a message in Pumble by CAKE.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-battle-of-reminders-handy-additional-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The battle of reminders: Handy additional features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock does include some built-in productivity features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To-Dos<\/strong> \u2014 Lets you create simple task lists directly in the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notes<\/strong> \u2014 A place to jot down ideas or reference information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reminders<\/strong> \u2014 A bit different to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/reminders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble\u2019s message-based reminders<\/a>, Flock lets you set custom reminders for yourself or other team members.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, these features are handy but <strong>fairly basic<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the reminder feature seems underdeveloped. You need to click on \u201cReminders\u201d, fill out the entire form, and then the reminder will arrive when scheduled in the \u201cReminder Bot\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"892\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reminders-in-Flock-have-their-own-separate-section-as-well-as-a-Reminder-Bot-that-notifies-you-about-set-reminders.webp\" alt=\"Reminders in Flock have their own separate section as well as a Reminder Bot that notifies you about set reminders\" class=\"wp-image-24039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reminders-in-Flock-have-their-own-separate-section-as-well-as-a-Reminder-Bot-that-notifies-you-about-set-reminders.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reminders-in-Flock-have-their-own-separate-section-as-well-as-a-Reminder-Bot-that-notifies-you-about-set-reminders-404x300.webp 404w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reminders-in-Flock-have-their-own-separate-section-as-well-as-a-Reminder-Bot-that-notifies-you-about-set-reminders-1110x825.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reminders-in-Flock-have-their-own-separate-section-as-well-as-a-Reminder-Bot-that-notifies-you-about-set-reminders-768x571.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Reminders-in-Flock-have-their-own-separate-section-as-well-as-a-Reminder-Bot-that-notifies-you-about-set-reminders-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reminders in Flock have their own separate section as well as a Reminder Bot that notifies you about set reminders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Pumble, the reminders appear in the PumbleBot section \u2014 there\u2019s no \u201cReminder Bot\u201d taking up valuable sidebar real estate like in Flock.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-reminders-arrive-to-the-Pumblebot-section.webp\" alt=\"Pumble reminders arrive to the Pumblebot section\" class=\"wp-image-24038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-reminders-arrive-to-the-Pumblebot-section.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-reminders-arrive-to-the-Pumblebot-section-448x300.webp 448w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-reminders-arrive-to-the-Pumblebot-section-1110x744.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-reminders-arrive-to-the-Pumblebot-section-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-reminders-arrive-to-the-Pumblebot-section-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble reminders arrive to the Pumblebot section<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Flock\u2019s to-do feature is a nice addition, but it\u2019s only available to paying users. However, they do clutter the app more than I would like. What\u2019s more, even though Flock advertises this feature as \u201cbuilt for business productivity\u201d, it\u2019s hardly the full package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A more robust alternative is <strong>integrating Pumble with Plaky<\/strong>, a project management app also built by CAKE.com, so you can manage tasks while getting updates directly in Pumble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Bundle up with CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/suite\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<p>Because of its limits and lack of key features, I\u2019d say Flock has to let Pumble take the lead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"voice-and-video-calls-pumble-enables-team-collaboration-while-flock-sometimes-obstructs-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voice and video calls: Pumble enables team collaboration, while Flock sometimes obstructs it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Pumble and Flock support video and voice communication, making it possible to connect instantly and collaborate in real time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with the free plans, Pumble offers <strong>both 1-on-1 video and voice calls<\/strong>, while Flock only supports <strong>1-on-1 video calls<\/strong>, limiting audio conferencing (outside India) to its paid plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you thought upgrading to a paid Flock plan would make your team collaboration easier \u2014 think again. Even on paid plans, Flock caps video and voice call participants at <strong>20<\/strong>. That\u2019s barely enough to accommodate most teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Pumble allows up to <strong>50 call participants<\/strong> on the Pro plan and up to 100 on Business and Enterprise plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Host bigger calls with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we\u2019re on the topic of voice calls, I have a bone to pick with Flock. The app has a very confusing and persistent issue \u2014 past calls are displayed as if they are still ongoing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pictured below is a notification about a call Nina and myself had that she initiated. From her side, it seems as if the call is still ongoing (as if she\u2019s calling me and I am yet to pick up).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve \u201cjoined\u201d many calls that have long passed because of this issue on Flock \u2014 because at that moment, the calls looked active.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-display-of-past-calls-can-be-confusing-for-some-users.webp\" alt=\"Flock\u2019s display of past calls can be confusing for some users\" class=\"wp-image-24037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-display-of-past-calls-can-be-confusing-for-some-users.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-display-of-past-calls-can-be-confusing-for-some-users-444x300.webp 444w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-display-of-past-calls-can-be-confusing-for-some-users-1110x749.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-display-of-past-calls-can-be-confusing-for-some-users-768x518.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flocks-display-of-past-calls-can-be-confusing-for-some-users-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flock\u2019s display of past calls can be confusing for some users<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This might not seem like a big deal, but when you\u2019re collaborating with a lot of people and have 50+ DMs on your left side panel, jumping into the wrong call just because it seems like it\u2019s live can be an <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/collaboration-obstacles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">obstacle to collaboration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, when a call ends on Pumble, the app displays a notification that clearly states so \u2014 as you can see below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-clearly-notes-a-call-has-ended-and-displays-how-long-it-lasted-and-how-many-people-joined.webp\" alt=\"Pumble clearly notes a call has ended and displays how long it lasted and how many people joined\" class=\"wp-image-24036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-clearly-notes-a-call-has-ended-and-displays-how-long-it-lasted-and-how-many-people-joined.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-clearly-notes-a-call-has-ended-and-displays-how-long-it-lasted-and-how-many-people-joined-474x300.webp 474w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-clearly-notes-a-call-has-ended-and-displays-how-long-it-lasted-and-how-many-people-joined-1110x703.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-clearly-notes-a-call-has-ended-and-displays-how-long-it-lasted-and-how-many-people-joined-768x486.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-clearly-notes-a-call-has-ended-and-displays-how-long-it-lasted-and-how-many-people-joined-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble clearly notes a call has ended and displays how long it lasted and how many people joined<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aside from this, Pumble also has some other (more significant) advantages when it comes to video calls. It offers several features that improve the call experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In-call messaging<\/strong> \u2014 Allows participants to share links, notes, or questions without interrupting the speaker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Noise cancellation<\/strong> \u2014 Reduces background noise for clearer audio during calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong> <strong>blurring<\/strong> \u2014 Keeps the focus on participants while hiding distractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hand raising <\/strong>\u2014 Lets participants signal that they want to speak without interruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reactions<\/strong> \u2014 Quick emoji responses to give feedback or show agreement without speaking.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Video call features that Pumble and Flock share are screen sharing and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/using-pumble\/calls-and-meetings\/meet-recording\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meeting recordings<\/a> \u2014 the ability to record meetings for future reference. Flock includes these features only in its Enterprise plan, while Pumble offers them starting with its Business plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your team communication app to have stellar screen-sharing and video-conferencing features, then check out our top picks of apps that offer those features:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-screen-sharing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Screen-Sharing Software for Collaboration in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-video-conferencing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Video Conferencing Software Solutions for 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"voice-and-video-messages-pumble-offers-both-while-flock-fails-to-deliver\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voice and video messages: Pumble offers both, while Flock fails to deliver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great difference between Flock and Pumble is that Pumble offers more features for everyday communication and collaboration. Most notably \u2014 voice and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/video-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video messages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock doesn\u2019t offer video messages at all, forcing its users to start a live call anytime you want to explain something visually or demonstrate a concept. It also severely limits voice messages, making them available only on the mobile app. This can be convenient for on-the-go updates, but it\u2019s quite restrictive for desktop users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble offers both video and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/voice-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">voice messages<\/a>, making it easier to quickly share ideas, updates, or complex information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Voice-messages-in-Pumble-.webp\" alt=\"Voice messages in Pumble\u00a0\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-24035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Voice-messages-in-Pumble-.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Voice-messages-in-Pumble--474x300.webp 474w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Voice-messages-in-Pumble--1110x703.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Voice-messages-in-Pumble--768x486.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Voice-messages-in-Pumble--18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Voice messages in Pumble&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-flock-pumble-offers-more-customizable-notification-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Flock: Pumble offers more customizable notification options&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next on our list of feature comparisons are <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/notification-preferences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">notification preferences<\/a> \u2014 essential for <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-reduce-workplace-distractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimizing distractions<\/a> and staying productive during the workday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both apps include a <strong>Do not disturb<\/strong> feature, but Pumble\u2019s is more customizable. You have more choices when selecting how long to pause notifications and even set a custom schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock also limits notification options to adjusting sounds and whether or not you get notified for calls or coworker activity. However, it does send you signals if you banned notifications in your browser, though, I\u2019ll give it that.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Notification-settings-in-Flock.webp\" alt=\"Notification settings in Flock\" class=\"wp-image-24034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Notification-settings-in-Flock.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Notification-settings-in-Flock-425x300.webp 425w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Notification-settings-in-Flock-1110x783.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Notification-settings-in-Flock-768x542.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Notification-settings-in-Flock-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notification settings in Flock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble takes it a few steps further, letting you choose what you want to be notified about, set sounds, and create a <strong>custom schedule for each day of the week<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These extra options make a big difference for me in drowning out unnecessary pings and focusing on <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/mastering-deep-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deep work<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Setting-a-notification-schedule-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"Setting a notification schedule in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-24033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Setting-a-notification-schedule-in-Pumble.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Setting-a-notification-schedule-in-Pumble-483x300.webp 483w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Setting-a-notification-schedule-in-Pumble-1110x690.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Setting-a-notification-schedule-in-Pumble-768x477.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Setting-a-notification-schedule-in-Pumble-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setting a notification schedule in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to <strong>muting channels and DMs<\/strong>, Flock requires you to type the <em>\/mute<\/em> command to fully silence a channel. I discovered this while exploring the app, and it wasn\u2019t as straightforward as I expected. In contrast, muting in Pumble takes just a couple of clicks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stay focused. Choose Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-flock-both-apps-offer-solid-search-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Flock: Both apps offer solid search options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My most-used team communication app feature is \u2014 believe it or not \u2014 search. My team uses Pumble as our internal knowledge base, which means all information we ever shared is stored in our channels and DMs. That includes messages, files, documents, and everything in between.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why I need advanced filters \u2014 which is something both Flock and Pumble offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both apps offer solid search filters, letting you filter by different parameters such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who sent the message<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where it was sent<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A date range for when it was sent<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Flock.webp\" alt=\"Search filters in Flock\" class=\"wp-image-24032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Flock.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Flock-425x300.webp 425w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Flock-1110x783.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Flock-768x542.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Flock-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Search filters in Flock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble, once again, goes further with additional customization, letting you also filter by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Messages only in your channels,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excluding automated messages, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Messages containing a file, reaction, and\/or link.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"Search filters in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-24031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Pumble.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Pumble-468x300.webp 468w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Pumble-1110x711.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Pumble-768x492.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search-filters-in-Pumble-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Search filters in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Of course, even if it had the most sophisticated search filters in the world, that wouldn\u2019t offset the fact that Flock limits searchable messages to <strong>10,000<\/strong> on its free plan. And what good are complex filters when the app won\u2019t let you search your entire messaging history, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Pumble offers <strong>unlimited message history<\/strong> across all plans, which means that even free users can create their own <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/hq-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital headquarters<\/a> in Pumble without worrying that they\u2019ll hit a cap on message history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you currently have a digital HQ of your own on another <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-collaboration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team collaboration app<\/a> and are looking to make the switch, you\u2019ll be happy to hear that Pumble supports <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/profile\/account-management\/import-data-from-csv-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSV data import from any app<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock, on the other hand, only supports migrating team data from Slack, HipChat, and Stride, and it limits free members to only migrating the data from public channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\/free-flock-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Switch from Flock to Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-flock-pumble-offers-more-storage-and-better-file-sharing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Flock: Pumble offers more storage and better file sharing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to storage and file sharing, the difference between Pumble and Flock comes down to the numbers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10 GB<\/strong> <strong>per workspace on the Free plan<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 GB<\/strong> <strong>per seat on the Pro plan<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20 GB per seat on the Business plan<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>100 GB per seat on the Enterprise plan<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock\u2019s storage limits are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5 GB per team on the Starter plan<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 GB per team member on the Pro plan<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20 GB per team member on the Enterprise plan<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble allows file uploads up to <strong>512 MB<\/strong> in both free and paid plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"File sharing in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-24030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Pumble.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Pumble-468x300.webp 468w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Pumble-1110x711.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Pumble-768x492.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Pumble-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/document-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">File sharing<\/a> in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Flock, on the other hand, caps file uploads at <strong>100 MB<\/strong>, regardless of which plan you\u2019re on.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Flock-is-capped-at-100-MB.webp\" alt=\"File sharing in Flock is capped at 100 MB\" class=\"wp-image-24029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Flock-is-capped-at-100-MB.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Flock-is-capped-at-100-MB-468x300.webp 468w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Flock-is-capped-at-100-MB-1110x711.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Flock-is-capped-at-100-MB-768x492.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/File-sharing-in-Flock-is-capped-at-100-MB-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">File sharing in Flock is capped at 100 MB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This round is a no-brainer \u2014 Pumble clearly comes out ahead with its more generous limits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Share bigger files with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-flock-flock-has-more-integrations-but-pumble-lets-you-build-your-own\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Flock: Flock has more integrations, but Pumble lets you build your own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrations are an important part of any communication app, allowing you to connect your tools, automate workflows, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/team-collaboration-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve collaboration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock offers a higher number of integrations, <strong>around 60<\/strong>, giving teams a wide variety of options. This can be useful if your team already relies on many external tools.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-integrations.webp\" alt=\"Flock integrations\" class=\"wp-image-24028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-integrations.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-integrations-592x300.webp 592w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-integrations-1110x562.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-integrations-768x389.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flock-integrations-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flock integrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Pumble keeps its focus on high-impact integrations, which are <strong>most useful for productive teamwork<\/strong>, and its <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/roadmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catalogue is always growing<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com\u2019s Marketplace<\/a> to <strong>build and publish custom add-ons<\/strong>, tailored to your workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-integrations.webp\" alt=\"Pumble integrations\" class=\"wp-image-24027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-integrations.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-integrations-468x300.webp 468w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-integrations-1110x711.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-integrations-768x492.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-integrations-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble integrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble is developed by <strong>CAKE.com<\/strong>, the same company behind <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/clockify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Clockify<\/strong><\/a> (a time tracking app) and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/plaky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Plaky<\/strong><\/a> (project management software). All 3 apps are made to work together, so you can handle communication, tasks, and time tracking effortlessly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? With the <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CAKE.com Bundle<\/strong><\/a>, you get the <strong>Enterprise plans of all 3 apps<\/strong> for one affordable price \u2014 giving your team a complete productivity toolkit <strong>without breaking the budget<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Make work easy with CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/suite\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-flock-pumble-has-24-7-human-support-even-on-the-free-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Flock: Pumble has 24\/7 human support, even on the free plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing you have somewhere to turn when you run into an issue is a huge advantage \u2014 no matter the type of app you\u2019re using.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re anything like me, you prefer to skip the guesswork and get a clear answer \u2014 preferably from a human.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Flock\u2019s free plan, support is limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Browsing the Help Center<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submitting a request form<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using the live chat<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They do improve this with <strong>priority support<\/strong> in the Pro plan and <strong>dedicated support<\/strong> in the Enterprise plan, but that comes at a price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble, on the other hand, makes human support a priority from the start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from its extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Help page<\/a>, you get <strong>24\/7 access<\/strong> to real people through email, chat, or phone on all plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For larger teams, there\u2019s also a <strong>dedicated support representative<\/strong>, available from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>200+ seats in the Pro plan,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>120+ seats in the Business plan, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>70+ seats in the Enterprise plan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Talk to a real human<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Tired of chatbots moonlighting as support agents? Use Pumble and have all your issues resolved by a real human being.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/why-use\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-flock-both-apps-have-high-security-standards\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Flock: Both apps have high security standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, we have another crucial component we need to examine when determining which app is the right fit for your business \u2014 security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a secure messaging app ensures your company data, conversations, and files remain protected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although both tools provide advanced data encryption and security, Pumble stands out with a few more certifications under its belt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock\u2019s security policy includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Admin controls<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google oAuth Sign-On<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SOC 2 Compliance<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TLS 1.2 Data Encryption<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Pumble is part of the CAKE.com enterprise, where security is the highest priority. That\u2019s why it\u2019s certified for <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ISO\/IEC 27001:2022 and SOC 2<\/strong><\/a>, GDPR compliant, and includes enhanced security features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multi-factor authentication<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data encryption<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Granular admin <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/roles-and-permissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>roles and permissions<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security assertion markup language single sign-on (SAML SSO)<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom data retention settings<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These safeguards make Pumble a secure platform for handling sensitive business information and communication, giving teams confidence that their data is protected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that Pumble goes the extra mile to give teams more control and peace of mind makes it a clear winner in my book. But if you\u2019re still on the fence, here\u2019s something that might sway you \u2014 Pumbe has a <a href=\"https:\/\/security.cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bug bounty program<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company welcomes all participants and invites them to report potential security issues, so it can find even the smallest vulnerabilities and maintain the highest level of security. This program is a testament to the company\u2019s devotion to moving forward and always offering the best to their clients \u2014 something that Flock can\u2019t really say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need more information about Flock? Check out our honest review where we dissect all of Flock\u2019s features and explain the pros and cons of becoming a user:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/reviews\/flock-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flock: An Honest Review by a Competitor (2026)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"need-a-tool-for-growing-teams-go-for-pumble-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need a tool for growing teams? Go for Pumble by CAKE.com&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter the current size of your business, every organization aims to grow and expand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to choose a <strong>communication tool that scales with you<\/strong>, not one that holds you back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While both Pumble and Flock offer solid features, only Pumble provides free and paid plans generous enough to support a growing team at a reasonable price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flock might seem like a good option at first, but it won\u2019t be long before you discover the same thing I did \u2014 it\u2019s a tool built for micro teams that need a short-term solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Pumble offers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Robust communication options,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong storage and file management, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 human support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, it\u2019s a well-rounded collaboration platform that <strong>keeps your team efficient and connected<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For teams that want to stay productive without limits, <strong>Pumble comes out on top<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the app that grows with your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Pumble today<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare Pumble vs Flock: Explore features, pricing, free plans, and more to find the best fit for your team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":24019,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-comparisons"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19866"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19866\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24057,"href":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19866\/revisions\/24057"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}