HONEST COMPARISON

Free Lattice alternative for small teams and new managers

If you are a manager in a small team, or your company has no HR software, you may only need the manager side of a platform like Lattice: running one-on-ones, writing reviews, setting goals and checking how the team feels. RoyGroundUp has free tools for each of those. They are simpler, and they are not a full HR system, as the comparison below shows.

What Lattice is

Lattice is a paid people management platform for companies. It covers performance reviews, goals and OKRs, one-on-ones, engagement surveys, and (depending on plan) compensation and HR records, all managed centrally by HR.

Lattice vs RoyGroundUp, need by need

What you needLatticeRoyGroundUp (free)

Performance reviewsCompany-wide review cycles, calibration and reporting run by HRReview builder with a phrase bank; one manager, one review at a time

One-on-onesShared agendas linked to goals and reviewsOne-on-one notebook with agendas, notes and actions

GoalsCompany OKRs and goal alignment across teamsSMART goal builder for individual goals

Engagement surveysCompany surveys with benchmarks and analyticsAnonymous team pulse for one team

Self-reviewsBuilt into review cyclesSelf-review writer to share with your team

HR records and compensationAvailable on some plansNot offered

Sign-upCompany account, set up by HR or an adminNone; free account optional to save across devices

Choose Lattice if

You need review cycles across many teams, with calibration and reporting for HR.
You want goals, reviews, surveys and HR data in one system with permissions and integrations.
You have the budget and someone to run it.

Use the free tools if

You are one manager, or a small team, and need the tools today without a buying process.
Your company has no HR platform yet.
You want help with the words, not just a form: phrase banks, question banks and one-minute lessons.

Frequently asked questions

Is RoyGroundUp a replacement for Lattice?

Not for a whole company. Lattice is an HR platform that runs company-wide processes. RoyGroundUp is a set of free tools for individual managers. Many managers use free tools until their company adopts a platform.

Where is my data stored?

As a guest, what you type stays in your browser and is cleared when you leave. Sign in with a free account to save it. Nothing is shared with your employer.

How much does Lattice cost?

Lattice is priced per person, and prices change. Check the Lattice website for current pricing.

Product details were checked in October 2026 and can change. Lattice is a trademark of its owner; RoyGroundUp is not affiliated with it.