ADP
Lattice
| Feature | ADP | Lattice |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $79/mo | From $4/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | small-businesses, mid-market-companies, enterprises, multi-state-employers | hr-leaders, people-ops, managers, growing-companies |
| Founded | 1949 | 2015 |
| Payroll Processing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tax Filing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Benefits Administration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Attendance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Hr Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Talent Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance Reviews | ✗ | ✓ |
| Engagement Surveys | ✗ | ✓ |
| Okrs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compensation | ✗ | ✓ |
| 1 On 1s | ✗ | ✓ |
| Career Development | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ ADP Pros
- Industry leader with 70+ years of payroll expertise
- Scalable from 1 employee to 100,000+
- Automatic tax filing and compliance updates
- Comprehensive benefits and retirement administration
✗ ADP Cons
- Pricing requires custom quote (not transparent)
- Interface feels dated compared to modern HR tools
- Customer service quality varies by region
✓ 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
ADP is built for small businesses and mid market companies, with a focus on payroll-processing and tax-filing. 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 $79/mo for ADP. That $75/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 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, ADP offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Lattice takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Lattice has a slight overall edge — but if industry leader with 70+ years of payroll expertise matters most to you, ADP may still be the right call.