Culture AmpvsLattice
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Culture Amp
- Opaque pricing requires sales contact(8/10)
- Implementation fees can exceed $20,000(8/10)
- Too expensive for small businesses under 50 employees(7/10)
Lattice
- Expensive per-seat pricing adds up quickly(8/10)
Culture Amp
- Platform struggles when scaling past 100 employees(9/10)
Lattice
No signals
Culture Amp
- Slow customer support response times(7/10)
- No on-demand customer service - chatbot only(6/10)
Lattice
- Platform not GDPR compliant for EMEA employees(8/10)
Culture Amp
- 360 reviews require managing two separate systems(7/10)
- No talent grid or 9-box visualization support(7/10)
- Date extensions require reopening entire review periods(5/10)
- Notification overload overwhelms managers(5/10)
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)
Culture Amp
- HRIS sync issues cause missing employees(6/10)
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)
Culture Amp
- Limited customization options for surveys and reports(6/10)
Lattice
- Limited admin control even with super admin access(6/10)
Culture Amp
- Work can be lost when submissions fail(8/10)
Lattice
- Lattice HRIS and Payroll shut down in 2026(9/10)
- Performance review function described as buggy(7/10)
Culture Amp
- Mobile app functionality is underdeveloped(5/10)
Lattice
- Mobile version lacks features compared to desktop(6/10)
Culture Amp
- 360 feedback anonymity concerns(7/10)
Lattice
- 1:1 meeting notes visible to HR despite privacy claims(9/10)
Pricing Comparison
Culture Amp
Users: Starts at 25 employees
Limits: No performance reviews, No 360 feedback, No goal tracking, No 1:1 meeting tools
Users: Starts at 25 employees
Limits: No talent grids/9-box, 360 reviews have separate UI from regular reviews, Limited customization for review cycles
Users: Custom
Limits: Pricing not transparent, Long sales cycle, May be overkill for smaller organizations
Users: Custom
Limits: Not a standalone product, Requires technical resources to maximize value, Learning curve for advanced features
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 | Culture Amp | Lattice |
|---|---|---|
| Surveys | ||
| Employee engagement surveys Core strength with excellent templates | ||
| Pulse surveys Included in all plans | ||
| Performance | ||
| Performance Reviews Customizable review cycles | ||
| Goals & OKRs Strong alignment features | ||
| 360-degree feedback Requires separate configuration, not for performance management | ||
| Continuous Feedback Real-time feedback tools | ||
| Performance reviews Perform plan required | ||
| 1:1 Meeting Tools Notes visible to HR | ||
| Goal setting (OKRs) Perform plan required | ||
| Career Development Growth plans and tracks | ||
| Talent grids / 9-box Not supported | ||
| HR | ||
| Compensation Management Add-on (+$6/seat/month) | ||
| HRIS Discontinued July 31, 2026 (Payroll ended March 31, 2026) | ||
| Analytics | ||
| Industry benchmarking Comprehensive benchmark database | ||
| Automated insights AI-powered theme summarization | ||
| Real-time analytics Dashboard updates during survey periods | ||
| Engagement | ||
| Engagement Surveys Separate product, $4/seat/month | ||
| Pulse Surveys Part of Engagement add-on | ||
| eNPS Tracking Employee Net Promoter Score | ||
| Integrations | ||
| HRIS integration BambooHR, Workday, Namely native; sync issues reported | ||
| API access Reporting API with limitations | ||
| 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 | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SAML Enterprise plans | ||
| Anonymous feedback Confidentiality controls, no minimum threshold for 360 | ||
| GDPR Compliance Concerns for EMEA reported | ||
| Usability | ||
| Mobile app iOS only, limited functionality | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Analytics Dashboard Limited customization | ||
| Custom Reports Flexibility limitations reported | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App (iOS) Limited vs desktop | ||
| Mobile App (Android) Limited vs desktop | ||
| AI | ||
| AI Agent Included with base products; answers questions and coaches managers | ||