Confluence
Lattice
| Feature | Confluence | Lattice |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $6.05/mo | From $4/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | atlassian-users, enterprise, engineering-teams, product-teams | hr-leaders, people-ops, managers, growing-companies |
| Founded | 2004 | 2015 |
| Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Spaces | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inline Comments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Macros | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance Reviews | ✗ | ✓ |
| Engagement Surveys | ✗ | ✓ |
| Okrs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compensation | ✗ | ✓ |
| 1 On 1s | ✗ | ✓ |
| Career Development | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Confluence Pros
- Jira integration
- Structured spaces
- Templates
- Enterprise-ready
✗ Confluence Cons
- Can be slow
- Complex permissions
- Editing quirks
✓ 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
Confluence is built for atlassian users and enterprise, with a focus on pages and spaces. Lattice targets hr leaders and people ops and leads with performance-reviews and engagement-surveys.
Pricing is close: Lattice starts at $4/mo versus $6.05/mo for Confluence — not a deciding factor on its own.
Confluence 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.
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.
Bottom line: Lattice has a slight overall edge — but if jira integration matters most to you, Confluence may still be the right call.
