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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Lark

The Lark listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 19 of the 75 other team communication apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Lark has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per user / month, billed annually. 15 of them are free or have a free plan.

19 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Lark

  1. Element

    End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard

    • Element is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Element also covers file sharing.
    • Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar, workflow automation and documents.
    Element pricing and details

  2. Wire

    End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls for organizations

    • Wire starts at €7.45 per person / month, paid annually. Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Wire is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Wire also covers file sharing.
    • Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar, workflow automation and documents.
    Wire pricing and details

  3. Troop Messenger

    Secure business messenger with calls, sold as SaaS or on-premise

    • Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month. Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Lark has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Troop Messenger also covers file sharing.
    Troop Messenger pricing and details

  4. Threema Work

    Encrypted business messenger from Switzerland

    • Threema Work starts at $3.00 per user / month, billed annually. Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Lark has a free plan. Threema Work does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Lark lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Threema Work is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Threema Work pricing and details

  5. Voxer

    Push-to-talk voice messaging for teams

    • Voxer starts at $4.17 per user / month, billed yearly at $49.99 ($7.99 billed monthly). Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Lark lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Voxer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Lark also covers wiki, calendar, workflow automation, documents and video calls.
    Voxer pricing and details

  6. TeamSpeak

    Voice chat you run on your own server or a hosted one

    • Lark has a free plan. TeamSpeak does not.
    • Only Lark lists a web app.
    • TeamSpeak is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar, workflow automation and documents.
    TeamSpeak pricing and details

  7. Signal

    Nonprofit messenger with end-to-end encrypted chats and calls

    • Signal is free. Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Lark lists a web app.
    • Signal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar, workflow automation and documents.
    Signal pricing and details

  8. Symphony

    Secure messaging and voice for financial markets firms

    • Lark has a free plan. Symphony does not.
    • Only Lark lists a Linux app.
    • Symphony is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Symphony also covers whatsApp messaging.
    Symphony pricing and details

  9. Jami

    Peer-to-peer encrypted chat, calls and video conferences

    • Jami is free. Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Lark lists a web app.
    • Jami is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Jami also covers file sharing.
    Jami pricing and details

  10. SimpleX Chat

    Private messenger that uses no user identifiers at all

    • SimpleX Chat is free. Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Lark lists a web app.
    • SimpleX Chat is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar, workflow automation and documents.
    SimpleX Chat pricing and details

  11. Olvid

    End-to-end encrypted messenger needing no phone number

    • Olvid starts at €4.99 per user / month, incl. taxes (in-app purchase). Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Lark lists a Linux app.
    • Olvid is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Olvid also covers chatbots.
    Olvid pricing and details

  12. Keet

    Peer-to-peer chat and video calls with no phone number needed

    • Keet is free. Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Lark lists a web app.
    • Keet is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Keet also covers file sharing.
    Keet pricing and details

7 more that are end-to-end encrypted

All 19 in one table

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Lark?

Yes. Element, Wire, Troop Messenger, Threema Work, Voxer, TeamSpeak, Signal, Symphony and 11 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Lark end-to-end encrypted?

The Lark listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these team communication apps are free?

Element, Wire, Voxer, Signal, Jami, SimpleX Chat, Olvid, Keet and 7 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Lark: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.