Abstract
Lattice
| Feature | Abstract | Lattice |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $13/mo | From $4/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, agencies, enterprise-design, product-teams | hr-leaders, people-ops, managers, growing-companies |
| Founded | 2015 | 2015 |
| Version Control | ✓ | ✗ |
| Branching | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspect | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance Reviews | ✗ | ✓ |
| Engagement Surveys | ✗ | ✓ |
| Okrs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compensation | ✗ | ✓ |
| 1 On 1s | ✗ | ✓ |
| Career Development | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Abstract Pros
- Version control for design
- Great for teams
- Design reviews
- Branching
✗ Abstract Cons
- Sketch-focused
- Expensive
- Steep learning curve
✓ Lattice Pros
- Excellent performance review workflows
- Engagement surveys with benchmarks
- OKR and goal tracking built in
- Clean modern interface
✗ Lattice Cons
- Modular pricing adds up quickly
- Not a full HRIS replacement
- Implementation requires HR expertise
The Verdict
Abstract is built for design teams and agencies, with a focus on version-control and branching. Lattice targets hr leaders and people ops and leads with performance-reviews and engagement-surveys.
On pricing, Lattice is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4/mo compared to $13/mo for Abstract. That $9/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Lattice edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Lattice has a slight overall edge — but if version control for design matters most to you, Abstract may still be the right call.