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Hushmail vs Lark

In short: Hushmail wins on privacy, Lark wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.

Which should you choose?

  • Go for Lark if you'd like the lower price ($6 a user a month, yearly) and to try it free first.
FeatureHushmailLark
Overall2.52.0
Privacy1.50.5
Price2.03.0
Features4.54.5
Cheapest planSmall Business
From $10.79 a month (Small Business)
Basic
$6 a user a month, yearly
Free planNoYes, Starter (up to 20 users)
StorageNot confirmedNot confirmed
Your own domainβœ“ Yesβœ“ Yes
End-to-end encryptionOptional (PGP or encrypted storage)No
Company based in Canada Singapore
Your data is kept in CanadaNot confirmed
Founded1999Unknown
Free trialNo free trial; 60-day money-back guaranteeFree Starter plan
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail appβœ“ IMAP and SMTPβœ“ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contactsβœ“ Yesβœ“ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source appsNoNo
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelNoUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked25 October 202622 October 2026

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How Hushmail and Lark differ

  • Cheapest plans: Hushmail Small Business, From $10.79 a month (Small Business). Lark Basic, $6 a user a month, yearly.
  • Hushmail has no free plan; Lark has a free plan (Starter (up to 20 users)).
  • Data location: Canada for Hushmail, Not confirmed for Lark.
  • The companies sit under different laws: Hushmail in Canada, Lark in Singapore.
  • On encryption, Hushmail offers optional encryption (PGP or encrypted storage), whereas Lark doesn't encrypt mail end to end.

Hushmail and Lark: your questions

Is Hushmail more private than Lark?

Hushmail scores 1.5 out of 5 for privacy and Lark 0.5.

Is Hushmail cheaper than Lark?

Lark is cheaper. Its Basic plan is $6 a user a month, yearly, against From $10.79 a month (Small Business) for Hushmail's Small Business. Lark also has a free plan. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.

Can I use my own domain with Hushmail or Lark?

Yes, both do. Hushmail: Yes. Lark: Yes.

Where is my email stored with Hushmail and Lark?

Hushmail keeps it in Canada. Lark keeps it in Not confirmed.

Prices and the latest news

  • 22 October 2026 Hushmail: $5.99 per user a month, when I checked

The latest headlines: Hushmail news Β· Lark news.

Also worth a look

Hushmail vs Proton Mail Β· Lark vs Proton Mail Β· Hushmail vs Tuta Β· Lark vs Tuta Β· Hushmail vs mailbox.org Β· Lark vs mailbox.org

How to switch

Moving between any two providers works the same way. Pick your two providers for the steps.

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