Side by side
Lark vs Wire
Both stand on team chat apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Lark combines workplace messaging, collaboration, automation, and developer tools across major desktop and mobile platforms. Check each plan's user, storage, meeting, and automation limits against your team's needs.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Wire brings messaging, conferencing and file collaboration together, with deployment choices that include offline or air-gapped on-premises environments. The free plan covers up to five people; SMB pricing is listed per person.
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| Lark | Wire | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $6 a month | Wire for SMB: €7.45 per person a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Maker | Lark | Wire |
| Website | larksuite.com | wire.com |
| On team chat apps | #7 of 63 | #11 of 63 |
Lark: what it does well
- Combines chat, calendar, documents, and cloud storage.
- Shared Docs can be edited during video meetings.
- AnyCross provides drag-and-drop workflow automation.
- Open Platform offers more than 2,500 APIs.
- Available on desktop, mobile, and web.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to 20 users.
- Starter includes 100 GB of storage.
- Starter meetings are limited to one-on-one.
Wire: what it does well
- Conferences support up to 150 participants.
- Offers cloud, private-cloud and on-premises deployment.
- Source code is available on GitHub.
- Free plan allows up to five people.
- Lists three security certifications.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to five people.
- Linux binary is described as experimental with community support.
- SMB annual pricing is €7.45 per person/month.