Box
Lattice
| Feature | Box | Lattice |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $14/mo | From $4/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprises, regulated-industries, legal-teams, healthcare-organizations | hr-leaders, people-ops, managers, growing-companies |
| Founded | 2005 | 2015 |
| Cloud Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| E Signatures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Powered Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Granular Permissions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance Reviews | ✗ | ✓ |
| Engagement Surveys | ✗ | ✓ |
| Okrs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compensation | ✗ | ✓ |
| 1 On 1s | ✗ | ✓ |
| Career Development | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Box Pros
- Enterprise-grade security and compliance (HIPAA, FedRAMP)
- Excellent integration ecosystem (1,500+ apps)
- Advanced workflow automation (Box Relay)
- Unlimited storage on business plans
- Box AI for content insights
✗ Box Cons
- Individual file size limits on lower plans
- Interface less intuitive than consumer alternatives
- Can be expensive for small teams
✓ 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
Box is built for enterprises and regulated industries, with a focus on cloud-storage and file-sharing. 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 $14/mo for Box. That $10/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Box has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Lattice requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Box offers broader built-in capabilities (8 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 enterprise-grade security and compliance (hipaa, fedramp) matters most to you, Box may still be the right call.