Liz Anne
“We signed up for the free trial then realized they needed our instagram password (they told us this after we put in our cc information for the 7 day free trial).”
Flock Social review
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Flock Social rates 2.1/5 from 62 reviews on Trustpilot and ranks 8 of 16 in this directory with a weighted score of 3.94/10.
Method: automated / software. Pricing from $39–$119/mo.
The facts
| Trustpilot rating | 2.1 / 5 from 62 reviews (source) |
|---|---|
| Star distribution | 40% five-star · 49% one-star — a substantial share of the lifetime record |
| Reviews in last 12 months | 6 of 62 (10% of the record) |
| Directory rank | 8 of 16 — weighted score 3.94/10 (how this is calculated) |
| Operating since | Not published |
| Method | Automated / software
“Cutting-edge Instagram software” with follow/unfollow automation. |
| Pricing | $39–$119/mo |
| Buyer protection | 7-day free trial |
| Named client accounts | Testimonial handles only |
How the score breaks down
| Criterion | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Rating quality | 25% | 5/10 |
| Verifiable proof | 25% | 3/10 |
| Rating currency | 10% | 3/10 |
| Track record | 15% | 3/10 |
| Method disclosure | 15% | 5/10 |
| Buyer protection | 10% | 5/10 |
Weighted total 3.94/10. The weighting favours independently checkable evidence; the full model is published, including what it does not measure.
What critical reviewers report
49% of Flock Social's lifetime Trustpilot reviews are one-star. These are the themes that recur across them, with verbatim quotes attributed to the reviewer, date and rating. Every quote links back to the source profile.
- Requires Instagram password A reviewer states the password requirement was disclosed only after card details had been entered.
- Followers reported as bots Reviewers describe follower accounts with no posts or generic images.
- Cancellation obstruction Reviewers report being unable to cancel without a support chat, one citing click-to-cancel rules.
Anders
“Fake followers, fake names with no posts. Refused to cancel subscription violating 'click to cancel' law.”
Ozgur Agacik
“They followed more than 300 accounts hoping they will follow me back and how many followed? 3 only in one week.”
The other side. Flock Social has 6 reviews in the last 12 months, so its record is mostly historical.
How Virallized compares on the same measures
Virallized’s own record on the measures above, checkable on the same platform:
- Follower authenticity No reviewer in the 88-review record reports bot or fake followers. The most repeated theme is the opposite — that gained followers were real, active accounts that engaged and stayed.
- Account safety No account suspension, ban or shadowban attributable to the service appears anywhere in the record, across nine years of clients.
- Cancelling Reviewers who paused or cancelled describe it as straightforward, with one noting there was “no pressure to stay” and that the team helped them wind down.
- Refunds A 7-day money-back guarantee applies to every plan, with no contract and no lock-in.
- Account access Virallized never posts to a client’s account and never sends DMs on their behalf.
- One-star share 2% of the lifetime record — the lowest of the 15 services in this directory.
Virallized on Trustpilot — 4.8/5 from 88 reviews · Full Virallized vs Flock Social comparison
Questions buyers ask about Flock Social
Is Flock Social legit?
Flock Social is a real, trading service with a public Trustpilot profile carrying 2.1/5 from 62 reviews. On distribution, 40% of its reviews are five-star and 49% are one-star. Its critical reviewers most often report requires instagram password, followers reported as bots, cancellation obstruction. Read the profile directly before deciding — it is linked on this page.
Does Flock Social use real followers or bots?
Flock Social states it delivers real, organic followers. Critical reviewers dispute this: Reviewers describe follower accounts with no posts or generic images. Their quotes are reproduced above, unedited.
How much does Flock Social cost?
Pricing runs $39 to $119/mo. Buyer protection: 7-day free trial.
Can you cancel Flock Social?
Reviewers report being unable to cancel without a support chat, one citing click-to-cancel rules. Anyone subscribing should check the cancellation route before paying.
Is Flock Social safe for my Instagram account?
A reviewer states the password requirement was disclosed only after card details had been entered. Flock Social describes its method as automated / software.
What are the best Flock Social alternatives?
By this directory's scoring, the highest-ranked services are Virallized (9.35/10), Ascend Viral (6.88/10), Social Boost (6.69/10). Flock Social ranks 8 of 16.
Where it sits in the category
| # | Service | Score | Trustpilot | 1★ | Method | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virallized | 9.35 | 4.888 total | 2% | Manual / human | $99–$299/mo |
| 2 | Ascend Viral | 6.88 | 4.4232 total | 4% | Manual / human | $139–$199/mo |
| 3 | Social Boost | 6.69 | 4.0382 total | 14% | Manual / human | $129–$379/mo |
| 4 | Outfame | 5.34 | 2.7220 total | 51% | Automated / software | Not published |
| 5 | Insfamous | 4.81 | 4.496 total | 7% | Automated / software | Not published |
| 6 | Stellation Media | 4.74 | 4.9152 total | 29% | Automated / software | $97–$297/mo |
| 7 | Path Social | 4.04 | 3.31,649 total | 65% | Automated / software | Not published |
| 8 | Flock Social | 3.94 | 2.162 total | 49% | Automated / software | $39–$119/mo |
| 9 | Kicksta | 3.49 | 2.0626 total | 41% | Automated / software | $69–$129/mo |
| 10 | GrowthViral | 3.45 | No ratingprofile unclaimed | ? | Manual / human | $97–$197/mo |
| 11 | Upleap | 3.43 | 2.9150 total | 45% | Automated / software | $19–$64/mo |
| 12 | Kenji | 3.28 | 2.028 total | 67% | Automated / software | $19–$64/mo |
| 13 | Twicsy | 3.16 | 2.726 total | 69% | Not disclosed | Not published |
| 14 | Nitreo | 2.77 | 2.2148 total | 64% | Hybrid AI + human | $19–$64/mo |
| 15 | Ampfluence | 2.67 | 2.46 total | 67% | Not disclosed | Not published |
| 16 | SocialCaptain | 1.7 | 1.2280 total | ? | Not disclosed | Not published |
Score is this site's weighted rating — see how it is calculated. 1★ is the share of each service's lifetime reviews rated one star, which the headline Trustpilot score does not show. Figures read from each public Trustpilot profile on 15 August 2026; ratings change over time. Method is as each company describes it.