15FivevsLattice
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
15Five
- Annual contracts only with no monthly option(7/10)
- Costs escalate quickly with add-ons and growing teams(8/10)
- Manager training locked behind expensive Total Platform tier(6/10)
Lattice
- Expensive per-seat pricing adds up quickly(8/10)
15Five
- Difficult cancellation process requiring support contact(9/10)
- High employee turnover affecting account management(7/10)
- Data upload for surveys is difficult and error-prone(6/10)
Lattice
- Platform not GDPR compliant for EMEA employees(8/10)
15Five
- Survey questions become repetitive causing engagement drop(6/10)
- UI navigation is unintuitive and confusing(5/10)
- Small departments get unreliable data conclusions(5/10)
- High Fives recognition feature feels shallow and ineffective(4/10)
Lattice
- Navigation feels clunky between modules(7/10)
- Steep learning curve for setup and configuration(8/10)
- Goals and objectives confusing to fill and update(7/10)
- Reporting dashboards lack flexibility(6/10)
- Survey questionnaires become repetitive over time(5/10)
15Five
- Mobile app lacks features and has navigation issues(5/10)
Lattice
- Mobile version lacks features compared to desktop(6/10)
15Five
- Software loads slowly, frustrating quick access(4/10)
Lattice
No signals
15Five
- Microsoft Teams integration requires third-party connectors(5/10)
Lattice
- Calendar integration with Outlook/Teams problematic(7/10)
- Action items don't sync to task management tools(7/10)
- HRIS integration limitations cause sync issues(7/10)
15Five
- Missing features force supplementary documentation(6/10)
Lattice
- Limited admin control even with super admin access(6/10)
15Five
- 102+ outages over 5 years affecting users(6/10)
Lattice
- Lattice HRIS and Payroll shut down in 2026(9/10)
- Performance review function described as buggy(7/10)
15Five
No signals
Lattice
- 1:1 meeting notes visible to HR despite privacy claims(9/10)
Pricing Comparison
15Five
Users: Unlimited users
Limits: No performance reviews, No OKRs, No 1-on-1 tools, No talent matrix. Must upgrade to Perform for core performance management features.
Users: Unlimited users
Limits: No manager training microlearnings (need Total Platform). No engagement surveys without bundling Engage plan. HRIS connector separate cost.
Users: Unlimited users
Limits: Compensation features not included by default. Salary benchmarking (Mercer) requires additional $2/user/month on top of compensation module.
Users: Per user
Limits: Not available with Engage plan. Mercer benchmarking data is separate tier.
Users: Per manager
Limits: Only available for Perform or Total Platform subscribers. Not included in any base plan.
Lattice
Users: Per seat, billed annually
Limits: No goals/OKRs or engagement surveys unless bought separately
Users: Per seat, billed annually
Limits: No performance reviews unless Performance is also bought; Jira integration is Jira Cloud only
Users: Per seat, billed annually
Limits: Survey-only; reviews and goals are separate products
Users: Per seat, on top of a base product
Limits: Reviewers report merit calculations with currency conversion sometimes done outside the tool
Users: Per seat, on top of a base product
Limits: Career pathing was previously bundled into the Talent Management suite
Feature Comparison
| Feature | 15Five | Lattice |
|---|---|---|
| Core Features | ||
| Weekly check-ins 15-minute write, 5-minute read format | ||
| 1-on-1 meeting tools Perform plan and above | ||
| Performance | ||
| Performance Reviews Customizable review cycles | ||
| Goals & OKRs Strong alignment features | ||
| OKRs and goals Perform plan and above | ||
| Continuous Feedback Real-time feedback tools | ||
| Performance reviews Perform plan and above | ||
| 1:1 Meeting Tools Notes visible to HR | ||
| 360° feedback Perform plan and above | ||
| Career Development Growth plans and tracks | ||
| Engagement | ||
| Employee engagement surveys Engage plan and above | ||
| Engagement Surveys Separate product, $4/seat/month | ||
| Pulse Surveys Part of Engagement add-on | ||
| eNPS Tracking Employee Net Promoter Score | ||
| HR | ||
| Compensation Management Add-on (+$6/seat/month) | ||
| HRIS Discontinued July 31, 2026 (Payroll ended March 31, 2026) | ||
| Compensation management Add-on $9-11/user/month extra | ||
| Development | ||
| Manager training Total Platform only - not in Perform | ||
| AI | ||
| AI coaching Kona add-on $19/manager/month | ||
| AI Agent Included with base products; answers questions and coaches managers | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Slack integration Native integration | ||
| Microsoft Teams integration Requires third-party connectors | ||
| HRIS integration Separate connector $1,200-1,800/year, syncs daily | ||
| Microsoft Outlook Integration One-way 1:1 sync; event must be recurring and within 3 months | ||
| Slack Integration Notifications plus Slackbot/MCP; emails must match | ||
| HRIS Integrations Sync limitations reported | ||
| Task Management Integration Goals sync with Jira Cloud and Salesforce only; no Asana/Monday action items | ||
| API Access Complex for non-standard configs | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Analytics Dashboard Limited customization | ||
| Custom Reports Flexibility limitations reported | ||
| Platform | ||
| Mobile app Limited functionality vs desktop | ||
| Billing | ||
| Monthly billing Annual contracts only | ||
| Self-service cancellation Must contact support, 30-day notice | ||
| Free trial Demo available but no free trial | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App (iOS) Limited vs desktop | ||
| Mobile App (Android) Limited vs desktop | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SAML Standard enterprise auth | ||
| GDPR Compliance Concerns for EMEA reported | ||