Lattice
Oyster HR
| Feature | Lattice | Oyster HR |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4/mo | From $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | hr-leaders, people-ops, managers, growing-companies | remote-first-companies, global-teams, startups, international-employers |
| Founded | 2015 | 2019 |
| Performance Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Engagement Surveys | ✓ | ✗ |
| Okrs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compensation | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1 On 1s | ✓ | ✗ |
| Career Development | ✓ | ✗ |
| Global Hiring | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payroll | ✗ | ✓ |
| Benefits | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Contractor Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Off | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Oyster HR Pros
- Hire in 180+ countries
- Handles local compliance
- Good contractor management
- Modern interface
✗ Oyster HR Cons
- Expensive EOR service
- Limited HRIS features
- Support quality varies
The Verdict
Lattice is built for hr leaders and people ops, with a focus on performance-reviews and engagement-surveys. Oyster HR targets remote first companies and global teams and leads with global-hiring and payroll.
On pricing, Lattice is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4/mo compared to $29/mo for Oyster HR. That $25/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.
Bottom line: Lattice has a slight overall edge — but if hire in 180+ countries matters most to you, Oyster HR may still be the right call.