Lattice
Spark
| Feature | Lattice | Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4/mo | Free / from $7.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | hr-leaders, people-ops, managers, growing-companies | professionals, small-teams, freelancers, mac-users |
| Founded | 2015 | 2015 |
| Performance Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Engagement Surveys | ✓ | ✗ |
| Okrs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compensation | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1 On 1s | ✓ | ✗ |
| Career Development | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Writing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Email | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Priority Sorting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Spark Pros
- Beautiful design
- AI writing assistant
- Smart inbox
- Team features
✗ Spark Cons
- Limited platform support
- Privacy concerns
- Some features behind paywall
The Verdict
Lattice is built for hr leaders and people ops, with a focus on performance-reviews and engagement-surveys. Spark targets professionals and small teams and leads with smart-inbox and ai-writing.
Pricing is close: Lattice starts at $4/mo versus $7.99/mo for Spark — not a deciding factor on its own.
Spark 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.
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.