01 / Cost
50–70% lower.
Flat-rate by org, not per-seat. HR included instead of priced as a separate product like Lattice does.
Comparison
LVL Up vs Lattice
Discover why growing teams choose LVL Up over Lattice for simpler setup, lower costs, and HR included free.
About Lattice
Lattice is a people management platform that combines performance management, employee engagement, and OKRs. Founded in 2015, they've grown to serve enterprise customers with a comprehensive suite of HR tools focused on employee development and engagement.
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Primary focus
- Performance Management & Employee Engagement
- Ideal for
- Mid-market to Enterprise companies (200+ employees)
- Pricing model
- Per employee/month, requires annual contract
- Starting price
- $11
Why LVL Up
Six places we're deliberately different.
02 / Setup
Ten minutes.
Sign up, invite team, set goals, run a feedback cycle. No implementation specialist, no procurement gauntlet.
03 / Scope
HR + performance, one tool.
Goals, feedback, recognition, reviews, and HR essentials live together. One bill, one login, one search.
04 / Career
LVL Proof portfolios.
Employees own a career portfolio that follows them — feedback, recognition, completed goals as evidence.
05 / Engagement
Gamification, opt-in.
XP, streaks, badges, and rewards that managers can enable per team. Off if your culture prefers quiet.
06 / Pricing
Transparent.
Every tier and price published. No sales call to find out what you'd pay.
Feature comparison
Side by side.
Feature
LVL Up
Lattice
Goal Setting & OKRs
Goal Cascade Visualization
Performance Reviews
360-Degree Feedback
Continuous Feedback
1:1 Meeting Tools
Employee Engagement Surveys
Recognition & Kudos
HR Essentials (Employee Records)
Included Free
Separate Product
PTO Tracking
Included Free
Add-on
Org Chart
LVL Proof Career Portfolios
Competitor details are based on publicly listed pricing and product information as of August 2026 — check Lattice's site for current terms. Cost comparisons reflect list prices at typical 50–100 person team sizes.
Where Lattice is strong
- Strong brand recognition in enterprise market
- Comprehensive employee engagement features
- Large integration ecosystem
- Dedicated customer success for enterprise
- Advanced analytics and benchmarking
Where it falls short
- Expensive for small-medium businesses
- Requires annual contracts
- Complex implementation (weeks to months)
- HR requires separate purchase or integration
- Pricing not transparent - requires sales call
- Can feel overwhelming for smaller teams
Migrating from Lattice
CSV import for employees, departments, and goals. The founder personally helps map fields the first time, so nothing gets dropped.
- Typical migration time
- 1-2 days
- Complexity
- Low
Common questions
Things teams ask before switching.
How does LVL Up compare to Lattice on pricing?
LVL Up is typically 50-70% less expensive than Lattice. Our Storming plan starts at $79/month for up to 100 employees ($0.79/employee), while Lattice typically charges $11-20/employee/month. Plus, LVL Up includes HR functionality at no extra cost, which Lattice charges separately for or requires integration with another tool.
Can I migrate my data from Lattice to LVL Up?
Yes. Export your employee data, goals, and review history from Lattice and import them via CSV — and the founder will personally help you map the fields so the transition doesn't disrupt your workflows.
Does LVL Up have the same features as Lattice?
LVL Up covers all core performance management features including goals/OKRs, performance reviews, 360 feedback, recognition, and analytics. We also include features Lattice doesn't offer like LVL Proof career portfolios, built-in gamification, and HR functionality at no extra cost.
Is LVL Up suitable for enterprise companies?
Our Performing plan supports unlimited employees, with SSO/SAML on the roadmap and custom integrations available on request. That said, we're honest about our stage: our best-fit customers today are teams of 10–500 who want the core suite without enterprise overhead.
How long does it take to set up LVL Up vs Lattice?
LVL Up is self-serve: create a workspace, invite your team, and start using it the same day, with no implementation fees. Lattice rollouts are typically sales-led and can involve paid professional services.
What if my team is used to Lattice's interface?
LVL Up's interface is deliberately simpler than enterprise tools — there's less to learn. And because the company is founder-led, onboarding questions get answered by the person who built the product.
Switch in an afternoon.
Start free, no credit card. Cancel any time. The founder will personally help you migrate from Lattice if you want a hand.