Lark vs Zoho Projects: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Lark and Zoho Projects to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Lark
6.4/10
Lark is ByteDance's all-in-one workplace suite. It combines chat, video meetings, docs, wikis and the Base database for project tracking and workflow automation.
Zoho Projects
7.3/10
Cloud project management software with tasks, Gantt charts, timesheets, issue tracking and automation, built for small and mid-sized teams using the Zoho suite.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | Z Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Customization | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $6/user/mo Basic | $4/user/mo Premium |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Starter | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Dashboards | ||
| Gantt charts | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Task management | ||
| Team messaging | ||
| Timeline view | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| App integrations | Not listed | |
| Client collaboration | Not listed | |
| Collaboration tools | Not listed | |
| Databases | Not listed | |
| Docs | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Knowledge base | Not listed | |
| Reporting | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| Task lists | Not listed | |
| Time tracking | Not listed | |
| Whiteboards | Not listed | |
Lark vs Zoho Projects cost by team size
Lark and Zoho Projects cost the same up to 5 users.
| Team size | Lark | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeStarter | FreeFree |
| 5 users | FreeStarter | FreeFree |
| 10 users | FreeStarter | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | $150/moBasic | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | $300/moBasic | Contact for pricing |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Lark
- Better fit for remote teams (9/10 vs 5/10)
ZWhy choose Zoho Projects
- Higher Integration score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Analytics score (7/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (6/10 vs 4/10)
Pros & Cons
Lark
Pros
- Combines chat, video meetings, docs, wikis and project databases in one app, so teams switch between tools less often.
- The free Starter plan supports up to 20 users with 100GB of storage, which is generous for small teams.
- Lark Base offers kanban, Gantt and calendar views, dashboards and automations for flexible project tracking.
- Built-in AI translation and timezone tools help distributed and multilingual teams.
- Paid plans start at around $6 to $12 per user per month on annual billing, which can cost less than paying for several separate tools.
Cons
- Banned in the United States since January 2025 along with other ByteDance apps.
- Fewer third-party integrations than Slack or Microsoft 365, according to reviewers.
- The broad feature set takes training to learn, and some reviewers find the chat interface cramped.
- Some users report dropped audio and video calls and a sidebar layout that cannot be changed.
- Enterprise pricing is not published.
ZZoho Projects
Pros
- Paid plans start at $4 per user per month on annual billing, which reviewers rank among the cheapest in the category.
- The free plan supports 5 users and 3 projects, enough for very small teams to run real work.
- Built-in timers, timesheets with approvals, and budgeting serve teams that bill for their time.
- Blueprints, automation rules and custom functions allow detailed workflow control.
- Integrates closely with other Zoho apps such as Desk, Analytics and Sprints.
Cons
- Reviewers say the learning curve is steep, especially for blueprints and custom functions.
- Client and guest access cost extra on top of the plan price.
- Users report weaker portfolio and multi-project management than enterprise-focused rivals.
- Some reviewers find the configuration screens crowded and say support can be slow to respond.
- The free plan has no project templates, and its automation limit is low at 50 actions per month.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Zoho Projects scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.3/10 against 6.4/10 for Lark. The largest gap is in Integration: 5/10 for Lark and 7/10 for Zoho Projects.
Yes, both Lark and Zoho Projects have a free plan.
Lark is the better fit for remote teams: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 5/10 for Zoho Projects.
