Lark

Lark

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About

Diode Collab™ is a decentralized, local-first collaboration tool that combines secure chat, file sharing, VPN-like access, and team coordination inside a private “Zone.” All communication and data stay fully end-to-end encrypted, with no third-party servers involved - not even Diode can see your activity. Use it for secure messaging, files, notes, dashboards, and external uploads—without ever compromising identity or privacy.

About

The next-gen collaboration suite. All your chats, meetings, calendars, docs, and emails in one place. These organisations have made Lark their all-in-one solution for collaboration. Lark is a comprehensive productivity superapp designed to streamline collaboration. It combines chat, meetings, document editing,project management, and automation tools in one intuitive platform, simplifying your workflow and enhancing team communication. It suits teams of all sizes, from small groups to large multinational companies. By utilizing Lark Base, teams have the ability to construct a CRM solution that aligns with their present requirements and is capable of expanding along with the business. Additionally, Lark is well-equipped to serve as a project management tool, providing project managers with robust features for planning, tracking, and executing projects effectively.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Teams

Audience

Companies of all sizes, especially distribute teams, interested in a next-gen collaboration solution

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$12/user/month
Lark is free for a limited period of time
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.2 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Diode Collab is the only chat and file sharing app that I know of that doesn't store data on the cloud AND that doesn't require us to run a server. It has chat, but importantly also has a "drive" UI like Google Drive. Also, we routinely need to provide our team with private AI and private dashboards for our business systems - Diode Collab integrates with the rest of their zero trust networking capabilities and makes this basically one-click.
  • Using Diode has been a really smooth experience overall. Once you get going, everything just makes sense clients, fleets, zones, and secure connections all work together without needing centralized servers or extra services. I really like knowing that everything is end-to-end encrypted by default and that I’m fully in control of my identity and access.
  • I use Diode Collab almost daily. It let's me chat and share assets securely with clients. It's easy to set up and onboard. What I like most is the ability to create secure zones for my clients that only they can access. The usernames are anonymous so there is no personal information needed. When we need security and anonymity, Diode is the solution.
  • It takes privacy and security seriously, unlike its mainstream competitors. It also looks great, is fast, and just works.
  • I've been testing Diode Collab for a few months — actually since the very beginning — and I consider it an excellent communication tool for anyone who values the security of their data and information. One of the features I like the most is the ability to create your own zone, like a private server or community, similar to platforms like Discord or Slack — but with zero-trust protection built in by default. That level of privacy is simply not offered by traditional tools.

Cons

  • It is more complex than a consumer chat app - more like Slack or Discord, so that always takes new team members some time to get used to it. They use blockchain to achieve the "Self Custody and Serverless" approach, so things that require blockchain transactions take longer than normal apps. e.g. when you join a Zone, that takes a minute or two, whereas with other chat apps like Slack it is faster.
  • Honestly, I don’t really have anything negative to say. If I had to nitpick, there’s a bit of a learning curve at first just because Diode does things properly instead of taking shortcuts, but once you understand it, it all clicks. Other than that, no issues, no headaches, and nothing that takes away from the overall experience.
  • Diode uses blockchain authentication so a new zone may take up to 5 minutes to initialize, but it's a small price to pay for zero trust security.
  • There's nothing I don't like. It just needs more adoption!
  • There’s a small learning curve at first, especially for users unfamiliar with decentralized tools — but once you get the hang of it, the experience is smooth and rewarding. I believe that with every new update, the user experience will become even more intuitive.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I was pretty impressed with all that Lark has to offer. It has a great interface that's easily navigable. The chat interface is pretty cool , with features to reply to chosen messages, and also allows you to 'tick off' conversations that are over. It also has a built-in document sharer to share all sorts of files with your group, complete with comments and private drives. The video calling facility works great even on slow networks. Custom emoji reactions to chats are another feature I love.
  • Lark available on cross-platform. It gives you the best group communication experience. You can do chat, video conferencing, share docs and drive access. From a single platform.

Cons

  • I haven't had any major cons for Lark. But the chat interface on video conferences is pretty small, which makes it difficult to navigate through the messages.
  • I'm pretty impressed with Lark app platform. No cons.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Diode
Diode.io

Company Information

ByteDance
Singapore
www.larksuite.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

DingTalk

DingTalk

Alibaba
Slack

Slack

Salesforce

Categories

Categories

Collaboration Features

Brainstorming
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Contact Management
Content Management
Document Management
Project Management
Real Time Editing
Task Management
Version Control
Video Conferencing

File Sharing Features

Audit Trail
Chat / Messaging
Collaboration
Document Management
Drag & Drop
Electronic Signature
Encryption
File Synchronization
Search
User Management
Version Control
Workflow Management

Team Chat Features

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Team Communication Features

Activity / News Feed
Audio Calls
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Discussion Threads
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Push Notifications
Search
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management
Video Conferencing

Business Management Features

Billing & Invoicing
CRM
Employee Management
Financial Management
Inventory Management
Marketing Management
Order Management
Point of Sale (POS)
Project Management
Purchasing
Scheduling
Time & Expense Tracking
Training Management
Vendor Management

Cloud Communication Platform Features

Audio / Video Conferencing
Call Center
Call Recording
Call Routing
Chat / Messaging
Fax Management
File Sharing
IVR / Voice Recognition

Cloud Storage Features

Access Control
Archiving & Retention
Backup
Data Migration
Data Synchronization
Encryption
File Sharing
Version Control

Digital Workplace Features

Activity / News Feed
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Content Management
Document Management
Employee Directory
File Sharing
Knowledge Management
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management

Document Collaboration Features

Access Control / Permissions
Autosave
Chat / Messaging
Cloud Storage
Comments / Annotations
Edit / Change Tracking
Electronic Signature
Multiple File Formats
Pre-made Templates
Search
User Tagging
Version Control
Workflow / Approval Process

Document Management Features

Access Controls
Archiving & Retention
Collaboration Tools
Compliance Tracking
Document Archiving
Document Assembly
Document Capture
Document Conversion
Document Delivery
Document Indexing
Document Retention
Electronic Signature
Email Management
File Recovery
File Type Conversion
Forms Management
Full Text Search
Offline Access
Optical Character Recognition
Print Management
Version Control

Email Management Features

Data Recovery
Email Archiving
Email Deletion
Email Discovery
Email Monitoring
Email Recall
Queue Manager
Response Management
Routing
Shared Inboxes
Signature Management
Spam Blocker
Whitelisting / Blacklisting

Employee Communication Tools Features

Activity / News Feed
Audio / Video Conferencing
Blogs
Chat / Messaging
Employee Directory
Event Calendar
File Sharing
Knowledge Management
Newsletter Management
Surveys & Feedback

Intranet Features

Activity / News Feed
Blogs
Calendar Management
Content Management
Discussions / Forums
Employee Directory
Knowledge Management
Policy Management
Search
Wiki

Knowledge Management Features

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cataloging / Categorization
Collaboration
Content Management
Decision Tree
Discussion Boards
Full Text Search
Knowledge Base Management
Self Service Portal

Messaging Features

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Productivity Features

Collaboration
Database Creation
Document Creation
File Sharing
Notes Management
Office Suite
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Task Management
Team Chat

Project Management Features

Agile Methodologies
Budget Management
Client Portal
Collaboration Tools
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Customizable Templates
Gantt Charts
Idea Management
Kanban Board
Milestone Tracking
Portfolio Management
Resource Management
Time & Expense Tracking
Traditional Methodologies

Remote Work Features

Collaboration
Credential Management
Electronic Signature
Employee Monitoring
Live Chat
Meeting Management
Project Management
Remote Access
Remote Support
Screen Sharing
Softphone
Task Management
Time Zone Tracking
Video Chat
Web Conferencing

Video Conferencing Features

Electronic Hand Raising
Mobile Access
On-Demand Webcasting
Presentation Streaming
Presentation Tools
Private Chat
Real-Time Chat
Record & Playback Ability
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing
Whiteboard

Integrations

AI Hive
ArkClaw
Asana
Bytebase
Google Docs
Hyland RPA
Nuphos
Rambox
ShareCRM
Smax AI
Stackreaction
Zapier

Integrations

AI Hive
ArkClaw
Asana
Bytebase
Google Docs
Hyland RPA
Nuphos
Rambox
ShareCRM
Smax AI
Stackreaction
Zapier
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