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Lark alternatives
Lark compared with 6 alternatives: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Zoho Cliq, Flock and 1 more.
Lark has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per user / month, billed annually. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LarkThis tool | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Chat | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Cliq | Free plan · from $16.20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Flock | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Chatwork | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Lark
- Free plan · from $7.25/mo
Slack
Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI
- Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Slack also covers file sharing.
- Lark also covers transcription, wiki and calendar.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
- Free plan · from $4.00/mo
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Lark lists a Linux app.
- Microsoft Teams also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard and file sharing.
- Lark also covers wiki, calendar, workflow automation and documents.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Chat
Team messaging and spaces built into Google Workspace
- Google Chat starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace). Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Lark lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Google Chat also covers tasks and file sharing.
- Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar, workflow automation, documents and video calls.
Suits: Organizations already paying for Google Workspace
- Free plan · from $16.20/mo
Zoho Cliq
Team chat, calls and meetings from the Zoho suite
- Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard). Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard and file sharing.
- Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar and documents.
Suits: Organizations already using Zoho apps such as Zoho Projects, Desk or Mail
- Free plan · from $4.50/mo
Flock
Team messenger with channels, video calls and shared to-dos
- Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually. Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Flock also covers tasks and file sharing.
- Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar, workflow automation and documents.
Suits: Small and mid-sized teams that want chat, calls and to-dos in one app
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Chatwork
Business group chat with built-in tasks, files and video calls
- Chatwork starts at $7 per user / month, on an annual subscription. Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Lark lists a Linux app.
- Chatwork also covers tasks and file sharing.
- Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar, workflow automation and documents.
Suits: Teams that chat with clients and partners outside their own company
Limits worth knowing in Lark
- The free Starter plan stops at 20 users, 100 GB of storage and 18 months of message history.
- Starter and Basic allow only 1-on-1 video meetings; group meetings need Pro at $12 per user / month.
- Single sign-on and advanced security controls are limited to Enterprise, and Basic and Pro stop at 500 users.
- Lark Basic is not sold in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan or South Korea, and payment is in USD, SGD or JPY depending on country.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Lark?
The alternatives to Lark in this directory are Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Zoho Cliq, Flock and Chatwork. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lark.
Is there a free alternative to Lark?
Yes. Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Zoho Cliq, Flock and Chatwork have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.