Blik vs Lattice: An Honest Comparison

Both platforms deliver 360° feedback. One gives you true anonymity, transparent pricing, and complete control. The other is an enterprise SaaS with modular pricing and navigation complexity.

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At a Glance

The fundamental differences between Blik and Lattice

Feature Blik Lattice
Deployment Options SaaS (€49/mo) OR
Self-hosted (Free)
You choose what fits		 SaaS only
Their servers, their terms
SaaS Pricing €49/month flat rate
Unlimited users		 $11-25/user/month
+ $4,000 minimum
Implementation Cost $0 (docker compose up)
Ready in <1 hour		 Not disclosed publicly
Typical enterprise onboarding fees
True Anonymity ✓ Cryptographically guaranteed
Admins cannot identify reviewers		 ⚠ Standard anonymous surveys
Platform holds all data
Mobile Experience Fully responsive web
Works on all devices		 "Clunky, limited"
Peer assessments unavailable
HRIS Integration Direct data access
No vendor lock-in		 ⚠ Cannot map ADP fields
Must create custom fields
Calendar Integration Standard iCal/Outlook
Works with any calendar		 Proprietary calendar
"Can't link to Outlook"
Navigation Complexity Clean, focused interface
Minimal clicks		 "Too many clicks"
Features feel buried
Psychological Insights ✓ Dreyfus skill mapping
✓ Perception gap detection		 Basic analytics only
Open Source ✓ AGPLv3 license
Audit the code yourself		 ✗ Proprietary closed-source

The Real Cost: Modular Pricing vs Flat Rate

Blik SaaS (Managed)

€49/month
  • Unlimited users
  • All features included
  • We handle hosting & updates
  • No setup required
  • Dreyfus mapping included
  • Perception gap analysis included

50 employees = €588/year

Blik Open Source (Self-Hosted)

$0/forever
  • All features (same as SaaS)
  • Your infrastructure
  • Complete data control
  • AGPLv3 license
  • docker compose up = done
  • Community support

Any size = $0/forever

Lattice Pricing

$11/user/month
  • Base package only
  • $4,000 annual minimum
  • Add-ons cost extra:
    • Engagement: +$4/user
    • Grow: +$4/user
    • Compensation: +$6/user

50 employees = $6,600-15,000/year ($550-1,250/month)

Real User Quote

"As we grew in team size and needed additional features, it became expensive."

— SelectSoftware Review, Lattice User

Annual Cost Comparison (50 employees)

Blik

€588/year

All features, unlimited reviews

Lattice (Base)

$6,600/year

Performance management only

Lattice (Full Platform)

$15,000/year

With Engagement + Grow + Compensation

Save €5,800-€13,200 annually with Blik SaaS

The Hidden Cost: Implementation

Enterprise SaaS platforms charge massive onboarding fees that aren't disclosed during sales. Here's what users don't see upfront:

Blik (Either Option)

$0

  • docker compose up
  • Ready in <1 hour
  • No consultants needed
  • No training required

Enterprise SaaS (Typical)

$50K-200K+

  • 6-14 month timeline
  • Consultant fees
  • Custom integrations
  • Training programs

*Workday charges $300K-$800K implementation + requires full-time HRIS admin

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Navigation & User Experience

Blik

  • Clean, focused interface
  • Direct access to common tasks
  • Minimal learning curve
  • No excessive clicking

Lattice

  • "Too many clicks for simple tasks"
  • "Features feel buried"
  • "Steep learning curve for admins"
  • "Completed reviews vanish from dashboard"

Source: G2 user reviews

Mobile Experience

Blik

  • Fully responsive web design
  • Works on any device/browser
  • All features available mobile
  • No separate app needed

Lattice

  • "Clunky, limited, devoid of real value"
  • "Peer assessments not available on mobile"
  • "Only see picture and email"
  • "Reduced capabilities vs web"

Source: App Store reviews

API & Integration Quality

Blik

  • REST API with full CRUD operations
  • Webhook events for real-time notifications
  • Bearer token authentication (no usage limits)
  • Interactive OpenAPI documentation
  • Self-hosted = direct database access
  • No integration fees ever

Lattice

  • "Can't map ADP fields to Lattice"
  • "Must generate custom fields"
  • "Calendar doesn't sync with Outlook"
  • "1:1 meetings don't sync to regular calendar"
  • Integration problems persist

Source: Capterra reviews

Goals & Performance Tracking

Blik

  • Focused on 360° feedback
  • Clear questionnaire structure
  • Dreyfus skill-level mapping
  • Simple, not overwhelming

Lattice

  • "Goals and OKRs confuse users"
  • "SMART goals vs Grow section unclear"
  • "Can get in the weeds"
  • "Key complaint in otherwise positive reviews"

Source: G2 reviews

Analytics & Reporting

Blik

  • Perception gap detection (unique)
  • Dreyfus competency mapping
  • Aggregated by reviewer category
  • Export-friendly formats

Lattice

  • "Reports not concise enough"
  • "Exporting data quite challenging"
  • "Survey analysis extremely limited"
  • "Basic reporting only"

Source: G2 reviews

Customer Support

Blik

  • Open source = community support
  • Self-hosted = full control
  • Direct email support
  • No vendor lock-in

Lattice

  • "Cannot talk to anyone when you have issue"
  • "Impersonal, links to videos/docs"
  • "Not personalized guidance"
  • Support quality varies

Source: Capterra reviews

The Anonymity Difference

Both platforms promise anonymous feedback. But there's a crucial difference between "we promise not to look" and "it's technically impossible to identify reviewers."

Blik's Cryptographic Anonymity

  • UUID tokens: Random, unguessable identifiers
  • Email separation: Reviewer emails never linked to responses
  • Admin-proof: Even system admins cannot identify reviewers
  • GDPR compliant: Built-in data minimization
  • Open source: Audit the code yourself

Technical guarantee: It's impossible to trace feedback to individuals.

Lattice's Platform Anonymity

  • Platform promise: "We won't look at who said what"
  • Data centralization: All data stored on Lattice servers
  • Policy-based: Trust in company policies
  • Closed source: No way to verify claims
  • Third-party risk: Lattice staff have access

Policy-based: You must trust the platform and its employees.

Why This Matters

360° feedback only works when reviewers feel psychologically safe. Research shows that perceived anonymity isn't enough—employees are more honest when they know it's technically impossible to identify them. With Blik, you can tell your team: "Even I can't see who wrote what." That's the trust foundation that makes feedback valuable.

Which Platform Is Right for You?

Choose Blik If You:

  • Want true anonymity (cryptographically guaranteed)
  • Need transparent, flat-rate pricing
  • Prefer self-hosted or want data sovereignty
  • Value open source and code auditability
  • Want psychological insights (Dreyfus, perception gaps)
  • Need a focused tool for 360° feedback
  • Are in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, legal)
  • Have 30-500 employees
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Choose Lattice If You:

  • Want an all-in-one HR platform (performance + engagement + goals)
  • Need extensive integrations with enterprise tools
  • Prefer SaaS over self-hosting
  • Have budget for $11-25/user/month
  • Want OKR/goal management features
  • Are comfortable with standard SaaS anonymity
  • Need extensive customization options
  • Have dedicated HR tech team
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Not Sure Yet?

Blik is open source (AGPLv3). You can deploy it yourself for free, or use our managed hosting for €49/month. No credit card required to explore the code.

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