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Flocksy versus Penji

Measured creative time from the same team - not a place in a queue

Penji sells access: a number of concurrent workstreams its team works through, assigned by its matching system project by project. Flocksy sells creative labor: a defined amount of daily time from the same dedicated designer, video editor, motion editor and illustrator, with copywriter support, tracked to the minute in your portal. One flat rate from $1,199/mo.

TL;DR

Penji and Flocksy sell creative capacity differently. Penji sells access to 2, 3, or 4 active workstreams by tier, worked by whichever creative its system matches to each project; its FAQ says a same designer is "Not guaranteed" below the Creative Team tier, which starts at $4,500/mo, and its help center says "we do not work on an hourly basis." Flocksy sells a defined amount of daily creative time from the same dedicated designer, video editor, motion editor and illustrator on every plan, tracks every minute per project and per person in your portal, banks unused hours for up to 30 days, and includes video, motion and copywriter support from $1,199/mo on annual billing.

Penji

  • Capacity sold as 2, 3, or 4 active workstreams, with no published unit of working time
  • Same designer "Not guaranteed" below the $4,500 Creative Team tier, per Penji's FAQ
  • 1 brand and no video or motion on the $995 plan

Flocksy

  • Daily creative hours, every minute tracked per project and per person
  • The same dedicated designer, video editor, motion editor and illustrator on every plan
  • Video, motion, illustration and copy from $1,199/mo annual

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Quick

Flocksy vs Penji: quick comparison

Feature
Flocksy
Penji
Same Designer, Video Editor & Illustrator on Every Brief
Every plan
"Not guaranteed" below the $4,500 tier
How Capacity Is Sold
Daily creative hours, tracked
2 / 3 / 4 active workstreams by tier
Time Tracking & Reporting, Per Project and Per Person
Included
No hourly accounting
Unused Capacity Carries Forward
Up to 30 days
None published
Dedicated Team, Video/Motion & Multi-Brand From
$1,199/mo*
$1,995/mo ($1,596/mo yearly)
Video & Motion Graphics on the Entry Plan
Included
From the $1,995 plan
Copywriting Included
Included
Not listed on any plan
Run Multiple Projects at Once Without Upgrading
Included
Capped by workstreams
Multiple Brands Included
Every plan
1 brand at $995
Named Production Coordinator & Art Director on Your Account
4+ / 6+ hr plans
Art Director: monthly strategy calls
Pricing Published Online
Included
Included
Month-to-Month, Cancel Anytime
Included
Included
Revisions Included
Included
Included

Pricing and features verified against penji.co on August 21, 2026; competitor offerings may change. Flocksy prices are the entry plan (2 daily hours, about 42 hours a month) on annual billing ($1,199/mo) and month-to-month ($1,699/mo). Penji's published plans are Marketing & Ads at $995/mo, Agency at $1,995/mo, and Creative Team starting at $4,500/mo, billed monthly; its pricing table offers 15% off quarterly and 20% off yearly, so Agency works out to about $1,596/mo on yearly billing ($1,995 x 0.80, our calculation from Penji's published discount). Workstream counts are from Penji's plan cards (2, 3, and 4 active workstreams). Penji lists short-form video and motion graphics from the Agency plan; copywriting is not listed among the published services of any Penji plan; its comparison table caps brand management at 1 brand on Marketing & Ads; and its Art Director tooltip describes "monthly strategy calls." On designer continuity, Penji's FAQ states: "Not guaranteed, but you can request a favorite through your Project Manager and we'll assign them as often as possible. For a fully dedicated, locked-in designer — that's Creative Team." On hours, Penji's help center states: "we do not work on an hourly basis." Penji publishes no mechanism for carrying unused monthly capacity forward. Details are drawn from penji.co/pricing and Penji's help center and may change - please verify current plans on penji.co.

Pricing

Penji vs Flocksy pricing

Flocksy

  • $1,199/mo annual billing for a dedicated designer + dedicated creative team
  • $1,399/mo quarterly · $1,699/mo monthly
  • Same dedicated team, video, motion and copy on every plan

Penji

  • $995/mo Marketing & Ads: 2 workstreams, 1 brand, no video or motion
  • $1,995/mo Agency: 3 workstreams, adds video, motion and multi-brand
  • From $4,500/mo Creative Team: 4 workstreams, Creative Pod, locked-in designer
Why

Why teams pick Flocksy over Penji

  • You buy a defined amount of creative time, not a place in a queue - so you always know what your subscription bought, and you can see it to the minute in your portal
  • The same dedicated designer, video editor, motion editor and illustrator work your brand on every brief - continuity compounds, because the team stops needing the brand re-explained and last month's feedback is already in the room
  • Most marketing deliverables are words plus visuals - a landing page, a campaign, a launch - and with Flocksy the copy and the design come from one coordinated team on one subscription
  • Unused hours carry forward for up to 30 days - a quiet week funds a busy one instead of expiring
  • Different specialists carry different briefs at once, on every plan - you are never capped at 2 or 3 active tracks
  • Flat, published pricing from $1,199/mo on annual billing ($1,399/mo quarterly, $1,699/mo month-to-month) - no separate platform or service fee
  • Month-to-month plans with no contracts - cancel anytime
  • Highly rated by customers for 10+ years (4.9/5 on G2 as of August 2026) - and built for SMBs, startups, and agencies too
Reviews

Loved by thousands of teams

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 on G2 • Rated Excellent on Trustpilot • Inc. 5000 honoree • G2 High Performer

★★★★★
Having to train somebody is… the opportunity cost of not being able to go sell or run the business. So just having a team that I'm paying… wildly less for than hiring in-house… is perfect.
JIJoe IgnaceThe Knowledge Gap - Flocksy client
★★★★★
Top notch graphics, affordable and fast. Flocksy has been able to do everything I have asked from them and they do in a quick fashion and have an affordable monthly rate.
DBDustin BFlocksy client
★★★★★
I previously tried another on demand Graphic Design service … and it was very disappointing. I thought I'd give Flocksy a go for a month and see if their quality was any better and I was amazed at what I've received! All work has been to a very high standard, both copy and graphic design across a number of project types and industries.
NBNatasha BirchAgency owner - Flocksy client
★★★★★
Flocksy has the team members and project managers to help you get the implementation done. You can have your health, your sanity, and your self-care - plus get your startup going a lot faster.
BPBarb PritchardInfinity Brand Designs - Flocksy client
★★★★★
Gone are the days of scrambling to find competent contractors on Fiverr and other platforms - we now have our very own top-notch content creation team! The diversity of creative works that Flocksy is able to produce is simply astounding, and we are continually impressed by their ability to deliver exceptional results.
YGYudu Gray JrFlocksy client
★★★★★
Flocksy has been an absolute game-changer for my business! Their platform allows me to efficiently manage creative projects, from video editing to graphic design to copywriting, all in one place.
CHChad HumphreyBrokered by Chad - Flocksy client
★★★★★
A nice service that has supported our marketing team well whilst scaling. We use Flocksy mostly for content creation and copywriting.
ARAndrew RobertsonFlocksy client
★★★★★
After working with a couple of the editors we now have a solid team and project manager that helps keep all our projects in line! The best thing is if we need one-off projects with graphic design or copywriting we can also leverage flocksy! Never going back!
SCSetter Central TeamFlocksy client
★★★★★
Flocksy swooped in and turned our copywriting bottleneck into a superpower… helping us launch campaigns, websites, and other initiatives quickly.
SJSimone Jennings4-Eyed Marketer - Flocksy client
★★★★★
The Graphic Design team has consistently delivered beautiful, creative designs that have elevated every project. The Motion Graphics team has produced engaging and professional animations that bring our content to life in a dynamic way. And the Copywriting team has crafted compelling, well-written copy that truly resonates with our audience.
NNatalieFlocksy client
★★★★★
I sent over a bunch of stuff and thought I'd wait a few days. Same day, I got an email, project returned, and it looked good. They are FAST.
JCJuliana ChaunceyAuthor & Content Creator - Flocksy client
★★★★★
I don't live without Flocksy at this point. There's never going to be an instance where I'm going to get rid of it. You give everything I could possibly need - and some.
DRDale L. RobertsSelf Publishing with Dale Roberts - Flocksy client

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Penji alternatives

What is the difference between a Penji workstream and a Flocksy daily hour?

A Penji workstream is, in Penji's words, "a separate active production track"; its plans include 2, 3, or 4, and how much working time one track represents per day is not published. A Flocksy daily hour is an hour of tracked creative time from your dedicated team, logged per project and per person in your portal, so you can see exactly what the month bought.

Does Penji assign the same designer every time?

Penji's own pricing FAQ answers this: "Not guaranteed, but you can request a favorite through your Project Manager and we'll assign them as often as possible. For a fully dedicated, locked-in designer — that's Creative Team." Creative Team starts at $4,500/mo and adds a "Creative Pod" whose size and disciplines are not published. With Flocksy, the same dedicated designer, video editor, motion editor and illustrator are assigned to your account on every plan.

Is Penji cheaper than Flocksy?

Penji's entry plan is $995/mo, but it covers 2 active workstreams, 1 brand, and no video, motion, or copywriting. Getting a team with video and motion across multiple brands from Penji means the $1,995/mo Agency plan (about $1,596/mo on yearly billing per its published 20% discount). Flocksy includes the dedicated team, video, motion, copywriter support, and multiple brands on every plan, starting at $1,199/mo on annual billing ($1,399/mo quarterly, $1,699/mo month-to-month) - so on a like-for-like basis Flocksy is the lower-cost way to get a full creative team.

Am I paying more with Flocksy if I only need graphic design?

No. You pay for dedicated hours, not for a service list. Use every hour on graphic design if that is all you need - the other disciplines are available at no extra cost, so a design-only account pays exactly the same as one that also sends video, motion, and copy. Unused hours bank for 30 days.

Can Flocksy do video, motion, and copywriting, not just graphic design?

Yes. Your team covers graphic design, video editing, motion graphics, copywriting, web design, branding, presentations, and more - all under one subscription, on any plan. With Penji, short-form video and motion graphics start at the $1,995 Agency plan and copywriting is not listed among the published services of any plan.

Do I get a dedicated team, or a request queue?

A dedicated creative team (designers, video editors, writers, and more) is assigned to your account and works on your projects consistently, learning your brand over time. Penji describes its model as "an always-moving production line" where each project is matched to an available creative and continuity is a request rather than a default.

Can more than one project be worked on at the same time?

Yes. Because your plan is a pool of creative hours worked by a multi-disciplinary team, different specialists can move on several projects at once - a designer on an ad while a writer drafts copy and an editor cuts a video. Penji actively works 2 projects at a time on its $995 plan, 3 on the $1,995 plan, and 4 on the $4,500+ plan; everything else waits in the queue.

What if I don't use all my daily hours? Do unused hours roll over?

They roll over for up to 30 days. Unused daily hours accumulate automatically, so during a busy stretch you can draw on banked time alongside your daily hours - up to twice your normal daily limit. Penji doesn't sell hours, so there is nothing to roll over in that sense; it also publishes no mechanism for carrying unused monthly capacity forward.

Can I see where my creative time went?

Yes. Every minute is tracked with real timestamps against a real project, and you can open any project to see who worked on it and for how long. Penji's help center states "we do not work on an hourly basis," and its pricing page describes no time or output reporting.

Are revisions included?

Yes - revisions are included on every plan. Request as many changes as you need until you're happy; revisions simply count toward your daily hours, so you stay in control of how your time is used.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my subscription?

Absolutely. Upgrade for more daily hours or downgrade for fewer anytime your workload changes - no renegotiating a year-long contract.

Can I run projects for multiple brands and add my whole team to one account?

Yes. Organize multiple brands with reusable Brand Profiles, and invite your team with role-based access - on every plan. Penji's comparison table caps brand management at 1 brand on its $995 plan, with more brands starting at $1,995.

Can I share white-labeled content with my clients or coworkers without Flocksy branding?

Yes. Share work through unbranded, white-labeled links - no Flocksy branding - perfect for client or teammate review and approval. Feedback left on a link goes back to your Flocksy team in one click.

How do I communicate with my Flocksy team?

Plans with a dedicated Production Coordinator (4+ daily hours) add Monday.com plus kickoff and check-in calls. Your projects and deliverables always live in the platform. Penji's own comparison table lists Slack collaboration only under its Creative Team tier.

Portfolio

See what your Flocksy team can create

  • Meta ad creative designed by Flocksy
    Marketing & Advertising
    Meta Ad
  • Video & Motion Graphics
    Instagram Reel
  • Google display ad designed by Flocksy
    Marketing & Advertising
    Google Ad
  • Video & Motion Graphics
    TikTok Video
  • Brand mascot illustration by Flocksy
    Marketing & Advertising
    Brand Mascot
  • Video & Motion Graphics
    Motion Graphics
  • Video & Motion Graphics
    Short-Form Video
  • Custom logo design by Flocksy
    Branding & Identity
    Logo Design
  • Video & Motion Graphics
    Animated Explainer
  • Marketing email template designed by Flocksy
    Marketing & Advertising
    Email Template
  • Video & Motion Graphics
    Short-Form Ad
  • E-commerce graphic designed by Flocksy
    Marketing & Advertising
    E-commerce Graphic
  • Video & Motion Graphics
    Animated GIF
  • Visual identity system by Flocksy
    Branding & Identity
    Visual Identity
  • Video & Motion Graphics
    Product Demo
  • Book cover designed by Flocksy
    Marketing & Advertising
    Book Cover
  • Brand guidelines designed by Flocksy
    Branding & Identity
    Brand Guide
  • Video & Motion Graphics
    YouTube Video
  • Podcast cover art designed by Flocksy
    Marketing & Advertising
    Podcast Cover
  • Custom brand icon set by Flocksy
    Branding & Identity
    Brand Icons
  • Video & Motion Graphics
    Educational Video
  • Business card design by Flocksy
    Branding & Identity
    Business Card
  • Corporate collateral designed by Flocksy
    Branding & Identity
    Corporate Collateral
  • High-converting landing page designed by Flocksy
    Web & Digital Design
    Landing Page

Comparison information verified as of August 21, 2026 and may change. Flocksy is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Penji; Penji is a trademark of its respective owner, used here only to identify the compared service. Quoted sentences are verbatim from penji.co as of the verification date.