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Lattice vs Rippling ATS

A head-to-head comparison to help you pick the right tool

Lattice

Lattice is a people management platform that helps companies run performance reviews, set goals, and measure employee engagement. It combines performance management, OKRs, career development, and compensation tools in one platform. Lattice is widely used by tech companies that invest heavily in people development.

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Rippling ATS

Rippling Recruiting is the applicant tracking module within the Rippling platform. It connects recruiting directly to onboarding, payroll, and IT provisioning so that when a candidate is hired, their entire employee setup happens automatically. Rippling ATS is ideal for companies already using Rippling for HR who want a seamlessly integrated recruiting experience.

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Pros

  • Best-in-class performance review and OKR tools
  • Strong engagement survey capabilities with actionable insights
  • Career development and growth tracking features
  • Good analytics for people managers and HR teams

Cons

  • No payroll or core HRIS functionality
  • Can be expensive when combining multiple modules
  • Some users find the platform complex to administer initially

Pros

  • Seamless connection from hiring to onboarding to payroll — zero manual handoff
  • Automatically provisions IT accounts and equipment when a candidate is hired
  • Deep integration with the full Rippling platform
  • Eliminates duplicate data entry across HR systems

Cons

  • Only valuable if you use the full Rippling platform
  • Requires custom pricing quote
  • Less feature-rich as a standalone ATS compared to dedicated tools like Greenhouse
  • Overkill for companies not using Rippling

Our Take

Choose Lattice if mid-size companies focused on performance management. Choose Rippling ATS if companies using rippling for hr who want recruiting seamlessly connected to onboarding and payroll.

Best For

Mid-size companies focused on performance management

Best For

Companies using Rippling for HR who want recruiting seamlessly connected to onboarding and payroll