Lattice
Patriot Software
| Feature | Lattice | Patriot Software |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4/mo | From $17/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | hr-leaders, people-ops, managers, growing-companies | us-small-businesses, startups, solopreneurs, small-employers |
| Founded | 2015 | 2002 |
| Performance Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Engagement Surveys | ✓ | ✗ |
| Okrs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compensation | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1 On 1s | ✓ | ✗ |
| Career Development | ✓ | ✗ |
| Accounting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payroll | ✗ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bank Reconciliation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Financial Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Direct Deposit | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Patriot Software Pros
- Very affordable pricing
- US-based phone support
- Easy to use interface
- Combined accounting and payroll
✗ Patriot Software Cons
- US-only
- Limited integrations
- Basic reporting compared to competitors
The Verdict
Lattice is built for hr leaders and people ops, with a focus on performance-reviews and engagement-surveys. Patriot Software targets us small businesses and startups and leads with accounting and payroll.
On pricing, Lattice is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4/mo compared to $17/mo for Patriot Software. That $13/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.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.