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Score Comparison

55
Overall
55
45
Pricing
45
70
Usability
60
60
Performance
65
45
Support
70
60
Reliability
60
70
Onboarding
45
45
Mobile
50
65
Security
50
55
Integrations
50
BambooHRLattice

Signals Comparison

Pricing

BambooHR

  • No public pricing - forces sales calls(8/10)
  • Expensive add-ons inflate total cost(8/10)

Lattice

  • Expensive per-seat pricing adds up quickly(8/10)
Usability

BambooHR

  • Reporting engine lacks depth and flexibility(7/10)
  • Time tracking UI requires excessive scrolling(6/10)
  • Document organization is painful(5/10)

Lattice

  • Steep learning curve for setup and configuration(8/10)
  • Navigation feels clunky between modules(7/10)
  • Goals and objectives confusing to fill and update(7/10)
  • Reporting dashboards lack flexibility(6/10)
  • No automated reminders for manual review cycles(5/10)
  • Survey questionnaires become repetitive over time(5/10)
Integrations

BambooHR

  • ATS module too basic - lacks advanced features(7/10)
  • Benefits administration not competitive(6/10)

Lattice

  • Calendar integration with Outlook/Teams problematic(7/10)
  • No task management integration creates duplicate work(7/10)
  • HRIS integration limitations cause sync issues(7/10)
Support

BambooHR

  • Support quality drops dramatically after sales(8/10)

Lattice

  • Platform not GDPR compliant for EMEA employees(8/10)
Customization

BambooHR

  • Rigid platform - limited customization options(7/10)

Lattice

  • Limited admin control even with super admin access(6/10)
Reliability

BambooHR

  • Payroll confusing error messages and tax ID limits(7/10)
  • Frequent bugs and slow load times(6/10)

Lattice

  • Performance review function described as buggy(7/10)
Mobile

BambooHR

  • Mobile app limited compared to desktop(6/10)

Lattice

  • Mobile version lacks features compared to desktop(6/10)
Security

BambooHR

  • Emails appear as external - phishing vulnerability(8/10)

Lattice

  • 1:1 meeting notes visible to HR despite privacy claims(9/10)
Onboarding

BambooHR

  • Leave management setup overly complex(6/10)

Lattice

No signals

Pricing Comparison

BambooHR

Core
$250/mo

Users: Flat rate under 25 employees, then per-employee

Storage: Standard

Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, No performance management, No advanced workflows

Implementation fee required, Payroll/time tracking/performance are separate add-ons, Price increases to $12-22/employee/month after 25 employees
Pro
Popular
Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: Standard

Limits: No custom dashboards, No advanced compensation management, Still requires add-ons for full HR suite

Must contact sales for pricing, Add-ons still extra, Annual commitment often expected
Elite
Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: Enhanced

Limits: Still requires payroll/benefits add-ons for complete solution, Complex procurement process

Highest price tier - must negotiate with sales, Add-ons still separate, Implementation and training fees apply
Payroll Add-on
Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: One tax ID only - problematic for multi-location companies, US only, Complex compensation poorly supported

Additional per-employee cost on top of base plan, Setup fees, Limited to single tax ID per account
Time Tracking Add-on
Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Clunky interface with excessive scrolling, Limited for remote/hybrid teams, Desktop version better than mobile

Extra cost beyond base subscription, Poor UI requires workarounds

Lattice

Talent Management
Popular
$11/mo

Users: Per seat, billed annually

Storage: Standard

Limits: No compensation management, No HRIS features, No engagement surveys, Annual billing only

Minimum annual agreement of $4,000 required, Add-ons extra (Compensation, HRIS, Engagement), Implementation fees may apply
Talent Management + Compensation
$17/mo

Users: Per seat, billed annually

Storage: Standard

Limits: Still no HRIS or Engagement, Complex comp scenarios may need workarounds

$11 base + $6 Compensation add-on, Billed $204/seat annually, Minimum $4,000 annual agreement
HRIS
$10/mo

Users: Per seat, billed annually

Storage: Standard

Limits: Limited to US (beta elsewhere), Being discontinued, Recommend against new adoption

US only with beta availability elsewhere, Add-on to existing plans, Being sunset in 2026
Engagement
Free

Users: Per seat, billed annually

Storage: Standard

Limits: Surveys can become repetitive, Limited customization of survey questions, Separate add-on cost

Contact sales for pricing, Add-on to Talent Management, Survey fatigue can reduce value over time
Full Platform Bundle
$25/mo

Users: Per seat, billed annually

Storage: Enhanced

Limits: High total cost for larger teams, Complexity increases with full platform, Training investment needed

Packages range $6k-$150k annually depending on company size, Implementation and training fees, Annual commitment required

Feature Comparison

FeatureBambooHRLattice
Core HR
Employee Records Database

Centralized employee information

Employee Self-Service

Employees update own info

Time-Off Tracking

Included in base plans

Document Storage

Limited folder organization

Performance
Performance Reviews

Customizable review cycles

Goals & OKRs

Strong alignment features

Continuous Feedback

Real-time feedback tools

1:1 Meeting Tools

Notes visible to HR

Career Development

Growth plans and tracks

Performance Management

Pro plan and above

Goal Tracking

Pro plan and above

Onboarding
Onboarding Workflows

Well-designed for new hires

Offboarding Workflows

Standard offboarding tasks

HR
Compensation Management

Add-on ($6/user extra)

HRIS

Being sunset in 2026, US mainly

Recruiting
Applicant Tracking (ATS)

Basic - lacks advanced features

Candidate Ranking/Scoring

Not available

Resume Parsing

Basic parsing only

Engagement
Engagement Surveys

Add-on, can feel repetitive

Pulse Surveys

Part of Engagement add-on

eNPS Tracking

Employee Net Promoter Score

Payroll
Payroll Processing

Paid add-on, single tax ID only

Multi-State Payroll

US only, one tax ID limitation

Reporting
Analytics Dashboard

Limited customization

Standard Reports

30 pre-built reports

Custom Reports

Limited, Advantage tier only

Time
Time Tracking

Paid add-on, poor UI

Integrations
Microsoft Outlook Integration

Calendar sync glitchy

Slack Integration

Basic notifications

HRIS Integrations

Sync limitations reported

Task Management Integration

Not available

API Access

Available for custom integrations

Benefits
Benefits Administration

Paid add-on, limited automation

Platforms
Mobile App (iOS)

Limited vs desktop

Mobile App (Android)

Limited vs desktop

Security
GDPR Compliance

Concerns for EMEA reported

SSO/SAML

Higher tiers only