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Lark vs Modoboa

On privacy it's Lark. On price it's Lark. On features it's Lark. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.

Should you pick Lark or Modoboa?

  • Modoboa is the better pick if you want open-source apps anyone can check.
FeatureLarkModoboa
Overall2.0Not rated
Privacy0.5Not rated
Price3.0Not rated
Features4.5Not rated
Cheapest planBasic
$6 a user a month, yearly
Open source
Free
Free planYes, Starter (up to 20 users)Yes, open source
StorageNot confirmedNot confirmed
Your own domainβœ“ Yesβœ“ Yes
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in Singapore France
Your data is kept inNot confirmedYour own server
FoundedUnknownUnknown
Free trialFree Starter planFree to download
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail appβœ“ IMAP and SMTPβœ“ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contactsβœ“ Yesβœ“ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source appsNoβœ“ Yes
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelUnknownUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked22 October 202625 October 2026

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How Lark and Modoboa differ

  • Lark's cheapest plan is Basic ($6 a user a month, yearly); Modoboa's is Open source (Free).
  • Lark has a free plan (Starter (up to 20 users)); Modoboa has a free plan (open source).
  • Data location: Not confirmed for Lark, Your own server for Modoboa.
  • The companies sit under different laws: Lark in Singapore, Modoboa in France.

Lark and Modoboa: your questions

Can I use my own domain with Lark or Modoboa?

Yes, both do. Lark: Yes. Modoboa: Yes.

Where is my email stored with Lark and Modoboa?

Lark keeps it in Not confirmed. Modoboa keeps it in Your own server.

Recent price changes

I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.

The latest headlines: Lark news Β· Modoboa news.

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