Lattice
Zeplin
| Feature | Lattice | Zeplin |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4/mo | Free / from $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | hr-leaders, people-ops, managers, growing-companies | design-teams, developers, agencies, product-teams |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
| Performance Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Engagement Surveys | ✓ | ✗ |
| Okrs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compensation | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1 On 1s | ✓ | ✗ |
| Career Development | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Handoff | ✗ | ✓ |
| Style Guide | ✗ | ✓ |
| Components | ✗ | ✓ |
| Code Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Measurements | ✗ | ✓ |
| Version History | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Zeplin Pros
- Great handoff tool
- Developer-friendly
- Design system support
- Multi-platform
✗ Zeplin Cons
- Figma reducing need
- Limited design editing
- Fewer updates
The Verdict
Lattice is built for hr leaders and people ops, with a focus on performance-reviews and engagement-surveys. Zeplin targets design teams and developers and leads with design-handoff and style-guide.
On pricing, Lattice is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4/mo compared to $12/mo for Zeplin. That $8/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Zeplin 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.
Bottom line: Lattice has a slight overall edge — but if great handoff tool matters most to you, Zeplin may still be the right call.