Lark vs STRATO Mail
In short: STRATO Mail wins on privacy, STRATO Mail wins on price, and Lark wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 22 October 2026.
Lark or STRATO Mail: which should you choose?
- Choose Lark if you want a free plan to start on.
- STRATO Mail is the better pick if you want your mailbox stored in Germany and the lower price (€3 a month).
| Feature | Lark | STRATO Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Basic $6 a user a month, yearly | Mail Basic €3 a month |
| Free plan | Yes, Starter (up to 20 users) | No |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | Singapore | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Founded | Unknown | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free Starter plan | 1 month free |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- Lark's cheapest plan is Basic ($6 a user a month, yearly); STRATO Mail's is Mail Basic (€3 a month).
- Lark has a free plan (Starter (up to 20 users)); STRATO Mail has no free plan.
- Space: Lark gives storage not confirmed, STRATO Mail 2 GB of storage.
- Data location: Not confirmed for Lark, Germany for STRATO Mail.
- The companies sit under different laws: Lark in Singapore, STRATO Mail in Germany.
Questions people ask
Is Lark more private than STRATO Mail?
STRATO Mail scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Lark 0.5. STRATO Mail gives you your mailbox stored in Germany.
Is Lark cheaper than STRATO Mail?
STRATO Mail is cheaper. Its Mail Basic plan is €3 a month, against $6 a user a month, yearly for Lark's Basic. 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 Lark or STRATO Mail?
Yes, both do. Lark: Yes. STRATO Mail: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Lark and STRATO Mail?
Lark keeps it in Not confirmed. STRATO Mail keeps it in Germany.
Price changes and news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: Lark news · STRATO Mail news.
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