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Forest vs Lattice

Forest logo

Forest

Software

Stay focused, be present

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lattice logo

Lattice

Software

People management platform for growing companies

From
$11/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Forest has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Forest no standalone desktop app; limited to browser extensions; Lattice a $4,000 minimum annual agreement applies, so the per seat prices only describe the cost above that floor
  • They diverge on capability: Forest covers Focus timer, Lattice covers Performance reviews.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Forest and Lattice actually diverge.

Attributes where Forest and Lattice differ
AttributeForestLattice
Starting priceFree$11/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, Chrome, FirefoxWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20142015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Forest

  • Focus timer
  • Virtual forest building
  • Real tree planting partnership
  • Website/app blocking
  • Statistics tracking
  • Achievements & rewards
  • Social features
  • Custom tree species

Only in Lattice

  • Performance reviews
  • OKRs & goal tracking
  • Employee engagement surveys
  • 1-on-1 meetings
  • Continuous feedback
  • Compensation management
  • Career development
  • People analytics

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Forest

  • Study sessionsnot Lattice
  • Work focus timenot Lattice
  • Digital detoxnot Lattice
  • Pomodoro techniquenot Lattice
  • Phone addiction managementnot Lattice

Lattice

  • Running performance reviews, goals and engagement surveysnot Forest
  • Managing compensation cycles and career development frameworksnot Forest

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Forest

  • No standalone desktop app; limited to browser extensions
  • Mobile app pricing varies by platform; iOS one-time purchase vs. Android different model
  • Forest Plus features required for advanced analytics and custom tag tracking

Lattice

  • A $4,000 minimum annual agreement applies, so the per seat prices only describe the cost above that floor
  • Billing is annual only
  • The platform is sold as three separate base products at $10, $8 and $4 per seat per month, so a full deployment stacks rather than being one price
  • Compensation and Grow are further add ons at $6 and $4 per seat per month on top

Pricing, plan by plan

Forest

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Forest review.

Lattice

$11/month
  • Performance Management$11/month
    • Performance reviews
    • Goals & OKRs
    • 1-on-1s
  • Performance + Engagement$15/month
    • Everything in Performance
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Forest if

  • You need focus timer.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox.
  • You also want virtual forest building.
Forest review

Choose Lattice if

  • You need performance reviews.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want okrs & goal tracking.
Lattice review

Questions people ask

Is Forest or Lattice better?
Neither clearly leads. Forest starts at Free and Lattice at $11/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Forest or Lattice?
Forest has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Forest and $11/month for Lattice.
Does Forest or Lattice run on more platforms?
Forest runs on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox. Lattice runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Forest for free?
Yes. Forest has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lattice starts at $11/month.
What is Forest best used for?
Forest is most often used for study sessions, work focus time, digital detox, pomodoro technique. Of those, study sessions and work focus time are not what Lattice is typically brought in for.
What can Forest do that Lattice cannot?
Forest covers Focus timer, Virtual forest building, Real tree planting partnership, Website/app blocking. Lattice covers Performance reviews, OKRs & goal tracking, Employee engagement surveys, 1-on-1 meetings.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Forest: How much does Forest cost?

Forest has a free version with core features (timer, app blocking, group focus). Forest Plus subscription costs $3.33/month when billed annually at $39.99, with pricing varying by region and platform.

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Forest: What platforms does Forest support?

Forest is available on iOS (one-time purchase $3.99), Android (free with ads, or $1.99 one-time for ad-free), and as a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox.

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Forest: What is Forest's tree planting program?

Forest has partnered with Trees for the Future to plant real trees. Users can spend earned focus coins to fund tree planting in Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Cameroon. Over 2.1 million real trees have been planted.

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Forest: Does Forest work offline?

Yes. Forest's core focus experience including the timer, tree growth, and stats works completely offline. This allows use on airplanes, subways, and areas without internet connectivity.

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Forest: Is there a Forest desktop app?

No. Forest does not have an official standalone desktop application. Desktop access is available through browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox only. Some users run the mobile app via emulators like BlueStacks.

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Forest: What features are in Forest Plus?

Forest Plus includes all Mindful Space soundscapes, custom app allowlists, advanced analytics with custom tags, exclusive tree species, 3x coin boost, and the ability to plant up to 5 real trees annually.

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