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Google Chat vs Flock: catalog facts
Google Chat	Flock
Freemium Free with a Google account; business features come with paid Google Workspace plans.	Freemium Sign-up is self-serve; check the site for current plans.
Web	Web
Integrated with Gmail, Drive and Docs Spaces with threaded conversations	Channels for organising team discussion Built-in voice and video calls with screen sharing
Requires a Google account Hosted by Google with no self-hosting option	Proprietary hosted service; data lives on the vendor's servers Aimed at organisations rather than personal use
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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