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Head-to-head · Unified Workspaces Software

Lark vs EGroupware

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Lark #2 in Unified Workspaces Software 4.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Lark
Higher score EGroupware #5 in Unified Workspaces Software 6.0/10 Free plan · paid from €21.90/mo · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit EGroupware

Lark leads on 0 checks, EGroupware on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEGroupware · 6.0/10
  • Free planboth

EGroupware scores higher on our rubric for unified workspaces software: 6.0 against 4.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #2.

Lark is the better fit for teams seeking broad collaboration at low cost. EGroupware is the better fit for organizations seeking open-source groupware breadth.

  • Lark fits best

    Teams seeking broad collaboration at low cost

  • EGroupware fits best

    Organizations seeking open-source groupware breadth

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Side by side

Feature Lark 4.0/10 Visit ↗ EGroupware 6.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 4.0 6.0
Ranking #2 in Unified Workspaces Software #5 in Unified Workspaces Software
Best for Teams seeking broad collaboration at low cost Organizations seeking open-source groupware breadth
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Linux, Windows, macOS
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2 GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lark 0/3 · EGroupware 0/3
Knowledge management Not published Not published
Task management Not published Not published
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Specs
Workspace customization Not published Not published
Communication tools Not published Not published
Listed integrations Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Combines chat, meetings, documents, calendars, email, and workflows
  • Supports web, desktop, and mobile deployment across six platforms
  • Includes AnyCross and developer tools for external integrations
  • Combines calendars, email, files, projects, CRM, and ticketing.
  • Supports self-hosting as well as cloud deployment.
  • Connects through CalDAV, ActiveSync, and Outlook synchronizer.
Cons
  • Starter limits teams to 20 users and 18 months of message history
  • Automation runs remain capped at 1,000 per month on Starter and Basic
  • Its broad suite may exceed the needs of teams seeking chat only
  • Community Edition is described as having basic functionality.
  • eCloud plans require a minimum of 2 concurrent users.
  • Displayed package prices exclude VAT and may not show the full charge.
Our verdict

Lark is a cloud collaboration workspace that brings team messaging, organized channels, video meetings, documents, sheets, slides, calendars, email, approvals, wikis, Base, and no-code workflow automation into one product. It is designed…

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EGroupware brings shared calendars, contacts, tasks, projects, email, file management, CRM, ticketing, workflows, chat, video meetings, and online document editing into one groupware platform. It is aimed at businesses, public…

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  1. LarkUnified Workspaces Software 4.0Free plan
  2. EGroupwareUnified Workspaces Software 6.0Free plan · paid from €21.90/mo · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lark — where it wins

    • Combines chat, meetings, documents, calendars, email, and workflows
    • Supports web, desktop, and mobile deployment across six platforms
    • Includes AnyCross and developer tools for external integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits teams to 20 users and 18 months of message history
    • Automation runs remain capped at 1,000 per month on Starter and Basic
    • Its broad suite may exceed the needs of teams seeking chat only

  • EGroupware — where it wins

    • Combines calendars, email, files, projects, CRM, and ticketing.
    • Supports self-hosting as well as cloud deployment.
    • Connects through CalDAV, ActiveSync, and Outlook synchronizer.

    Where it doesn't

    • Community Edition is described as having basic functionality.
    • eCloud plans require a minimum of 2 concurrent users.
    • Displayed package prices exclude VAT and may not show the full charge.
  • Lark4.0/10 · Free plan

    A broad freemium workspace that combines communication, content, and automation.

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  • EGroupware6.0/10 · Free plan · paid from €21.90/mo · 30-day trial

    A broad workspace for organizations that want cloud hosting or self-hosting.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026