The Problem
Why teams leave Lattice
$4-$11/person/month per module — most need 3-4 modules
Module-based pricing creates compound costs
Compensation management is a separate expensive add-on
Analytics locked behind higher tiers
Goal framework rigid for non-standard workflows
What We Build Instead
Your custom hr & people tool
Unified performance management platform
Custom review cycles and feedback workflows
Employee engagement surveys and analytics
Compensation planning with your approval chains
Goal tracking (OKR, KPI, or custom framework)
Career development and growth tracking
The Math
Lattice vs. custom build
Based on 200 seats at $11/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Lattice
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 200 seats
$40,720
47% less than Lattice
Pricing Breakdown
Lattice tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Lattice's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | $6/mo | $5/mo | Reviews & feedback, 1:1s, Goals, Updates |
| Engagement | $4/mo | $3/mo | Pulse surveys, eNPS, Engagement analytics, Action plans |
| Grow | $4/mo | $3/mo | Career tracks, Competencies, Growth plans, Skills matrix |
| Compensation | $6/mo | $5/mo | Comp benchmarking, Merit cycles, Equity management, Approval workflows |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $22,000–$42,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Lattice to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Lattice in 6-10 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekAudit review cycles, survey processes, compensation workflows, and growth frameworks
Architecture & Design
1-2 weeksDesign unified people platform with reviews, surveys, goals, and compensation
Core Development
3-5 weeksBuild review cycles, engagement surveys, goal tracking, and compensation planning
Data Migration & Testing
1-2 weeksMigrate employee data, review history, and validate workflow accuracy
Deployment & Training
1 weekDeploy platform and train HR and managers on new workflows
Total build time
6-10 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Lattice features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Lattice | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Reviews | |||
| 1:1 Meeting Agendas | |||
| Goal Tracking (OKRs) | |||
| Engagement Surveys | |||
| eNPS Tracking | |||
| Compensation Planning | |||
| Career Development | |||
| Analytics & Insights | |||
| Per-module Pricing | All modules included — no module upsells | ||
| Custom Review Frameworks | Build any review framework — not limited to Lattice's model |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Lattice offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Lattice to ownership in 6-10 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Lattice usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom hr & people tool with only the features you need. 6-10 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Lattice, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.