Lattice
Namely
| Feature | Lattice | Namely |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4/mo | Contact sales |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | hr-leaders, people-ops, managers, growing-companies | mid-size-companies, hr-teams, growing-businesses, people-operations |
| Founded | 2015 | 2012 |
| Performance Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Engagement Surveys | ✓ | ✗ |
| Okrs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compensation | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1 On 1s | ✓ | ✗ |
| Career Development | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✗ | ✓ |
| Benefits Admin | ✗ | ✓ |
| Talent Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Namely Pros
- All-in-one HR solution
- Good for mid-size companies
- Employee self-service
- Compliance tools
✗ Namely Cons
- Customer support issues reported
- Interface can be slow
- Limited customization
The Verdict
Lattice is built for hr leaders and people ops, with a focus on performance-reviews and engagement-surveys. Namely targets mid size companies and hr teams and leads with payroll and benefits-admin.
Namely uses custom enterprise pricing, while Lattice starts at $4/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
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 3.9). 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 all-in-one hr solution matters most to you, Namely may still be the right call.