OnPay vs Lattice

OnPay

OnPay is a full-service payroll and HR platform designed for small and mid-size businesses. It offers unlimited payroll runs, automatic tax filing, and built-in HR tools at an affordable flat rate. OnPay is consistently rated as one of the best value payroll solutions for small businesses and supports a wide range of industries including restaurants, farms, and nonprofits.

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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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Pros

• ✓Excellent value — flat monthly pricing with no per-run fees
• ✓Supports multiple pay schedules and unlimited payroll runs
• ✓Strong industry-specific features for restaurants, farms, and nonprofits
• ✓US-based customer support included on all plans

Cons

• ✗US-only — no international payroll support
• ✗Mobile app is less polished than competitors
• ✗Limited advanced HR features compared to full HRIS platforms

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

Best For

Small businesses wanting affordable, full-service payroll with no hidden fees

Best For

Mid-size companies focused on performance management