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Lark vs Zoom

Lark logo

Lark

Communication

The super app for team collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom logo

Zoom

Communication

Video conferencing that's easy, reliable, and secure

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lark vendor website positions as best-priced but actual costs not verified; Zoom cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
  • They diverge on capability: Lark covers Team messaging, Zoom covers HD video & audio.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lark and Zoom actually diverge.

Attributes where Lark and Zoom differ
AttributeLarkZoom
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded20192011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Communication).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Lark

  • Team messaging
  • Video conferencing
  • Collaborative docs
  • Cloud storage
  • Calendar
  • Jira
  • GitHub
  • Google Workspace

Only in Zoom

  • HD video & audio
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording & transcripts
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Breakout rooms
  • Polling & Q&A
  • Chat
  • Whiteboard

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • SOC2

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Lark

  • Team collaborationnot Zoom
  • All-in-one workspacenot Zoom
  • Communication platformnot Zoom
  • Project managementnot Zoom
  • Document collaborationnot Zoom

Zoom

  • Team meetingsnot Lark
  • Webinarsnot Lark
  • Virtual eventsnot Lark
  • Online trainingnot Lark
  • Telehealthnot Lark

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Lark

  • Vendor website positions as best-priced but actual costs not verified

Zoom

  • Cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
  • Feature set is overwhelming with complex navigation and too many options
  • Limited analytics and coaching features compared to dedicated contact center platforms
  • Call recording and admin oversight lack strict governance needed for regulated industries

Pricing, plan by plan

Lark

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Up to 50 users
    • 100GB storage
    • Unlimited messaging
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited users
    • 1TB storage per user
    • 24-hour meetings
  • Enterprise$20/month
    • SSO/SAML
    • eDiscovery
    • Custom retention

Zoom

Free
  • BasicFree
    • 100 participants
    • 40-minute group meetings
    • Unlimited 1-on-1 meetings
  • Pro$14.99/month
    • 100 participants
    • 30-hour group meetings
    • Cloud recording (5GB)
  • Business$19.99/month
    • 300 participants
    • Single sign-on
    • Recording transcripts
  • Enterprise$25/month
    • 500 participants
    • Advanced admin features
    • Executive business review

Which should you pick?

Choose Lark if

  • You need team messaging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video conferencing.
Lark review

Choose Zoom if

  • You need hd video & audio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Zoom review

Questions people ask

Is Lark or Zoom better?
Neither clearly leads. Lark starts at Free and Zoom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lark or Zoom?
Lark starts at Free and Zoom at Free.
Does Lark or Zoom run on more platforms?
Lark runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Zoom runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Lark for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Lark best used for?
Lark is most often used for team collaboration, all-in-one workspace, communication platform, project management. Of those, team collaboration and all-in-one workspace are not what Zoom is typically brought in for.
What can Lark do that Zoom cannot?
Lark covers Team messaging, Video conferencing, Collaborative docs, Cloud storage. Zoom covers HD video & audio, Screen sharing, Recording & transcripts, Virtual backgrounds. Both handle Salesforce, SOC2.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lark: What pricing plans does Lark offer?

Lark advertises itself as a best-priced all-in-one solution with multiple pricing plans, but specific pricing tiers, costs, and features are not publicly detailed on accessible pages.

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Zoom: What are Zoom's main pricing tiers?

Zoom offers a free Basic plan with 40-minute limits for group meetings, Pro at $14.16/user/month, Business at $15.58/user/month with 300 participant capacity, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Additional costs apply for Phone ($10.50/user/month), Webinars, and Rooms.

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Zoom: What integrations does Zoom support?

Zoom integrates with Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, HubSpot, Zendesk, and many other business applications, though integration depth varies by partner.

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Zoom: Can Zoom be used for webinars?

Yes, Zoom Webinars is available as a separate product starting at $66.67 per month, providing larger audience capabilities and specialized webinar features.

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