Lattice
Whimsical
| Feature | Lattice | Whimsical |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | hr-leaders, people-ops, managers, growing-companies | product-managers, designers, startups, remote-teams |
| Founded | 2015 | 2017 |
| Performance Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Engagement Surveys | ✓ | ✗ |
| Okrs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compensation | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1 On 1s | ✓ | ✗ |
| Career Development | ✓ | ✗ |
| Flowcharts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Wireframes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mind Maps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sticky Notes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Suggestions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Docs | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Whimsical Pros
- Fast and intuitive
- Great for wireframes
- Clean interface
- AI features
✗ Whimsical Cons
- Limited free boards
- No real-time video
- Fewer templates than Miro
The Verdict
Lattice is built for hr leaders and people ops, with a focus on performance-reviews and engagement-surveys. Whimsical targets product managers and designers and leads with flowcharts and wireframes.
On pricing, Lattice is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4/mo compared to $10/mo for Whimsical. That $6/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Whimsical 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.