Lotics vs Base.vn
Base.vn is a corporate governance platform with HRM, CRM, and workflow modules. Lotics is an AI-native operations platform that processes documents, tracks work, and automates workflows. Here's how they compare for Vietnamese businesses.
| Feature | Lotics | Base.vn |
|---|---|---|
| Core purpose | AI-native operations automation | Corporate governance and HRM/CRM platform |
| Document processing | AI extracts data from PDFs, invoices, cross-checks documents | Document storage and sharing via Base Drive |
| AI assistant | 50+ tools: queries data, builds workflows, generates documents | FPT AI integration for specific features |
| HRM / Payroll | No built-in HRM. Tracks operational records and documents | Full HRM: recruitment, attendance, payroll, leave management |
| CRM | No built-in CRM. Flexible tables can track any data | Full CRM with sales pipeline and after-sales service |
| Workflow automation | Multi-step with conditionals, loops, email triggers, webhooks | Base Workflow for process standardization and approvals |
| Database flexibility | Any table structure, 12 field types, computed fields, record linking | Module-specific data structures within each app |
| Minimum team size | No minimum | Minimum 30 accounts required |
| Pricing | From $80/month, scales with team size | From 35,000 VND/account/month, min 30 accounts (~$43/month minimum) |
Different approaches to business operations
Base.vn is a corporate governance platform that provides structured modules for HR, CRM, finance, assets, and internal communication. Each module follows standard business processes. Backed by FPT Corporation, it integrates with FPT's AI and cloud ecosystem. Lotics takes a different approach: instead of predefined modules, it provides a flexible operations layer where any table, field, view, and workflow can be configured to match how your business actually works.
Base.vn works well for companies that need standard HRM, CRM, and approval workflows in a unified platform. Lotics works well for companies whose operations involve processing documents, tracking non-standard workflows, and automating tasks that don't fit neatly into HR or CRM modules.
Document processing
Base.vn stores and shares documents through Base Drive, but does not process document content. Lotics uses AI to extract data from incoming documents (invoices, bills of lading, purchase orders, customs declarations), cross-checks values across related records, and generates outgoing documents from templates (PDF forms, HTML-to-PDF, Excel reports).
For operations teams that receive, verify, and produce documents daily (logistics, manufacturing, import/export), this document automation is a core workflow that Base.vn doesn't address directly.
Flexibility vs structure
Base.vn's strength is providing structured, ready-made modules. You get HRM, CRM, finance, and communication tools that work together out of the box. The trade-off is that your processes need to fit within these module structures. Lotics' strength is flexibility. Configure any data structure, any workflow logic, any document template to match your actual operations.
Companies with standard HR and CRM needs get faster value from Base.vn's pre-built modules. Companies with non-standard operational workflows (multi-step document processing, custom tracking, industry-specific compliance) get more from Lotics' flexibility.
Team size and pricing
Base.vn requires a minimum of 30 accounts across all packages, making it primarily suited for mid-market and enterprise companies. Lotics has no minimum team size. It starts at $80/month and scales with usage, making it accessible to smaller operations teams.
For smaller businesses (under 30 people), Base.vn's minimum requirement is a barrier. For larger companies that already need HRM and CRM, Base.vn's per-account pricing can be competitive.
Which should you choose?
Use Base.vn if your company has 30+ employees and needs a unified platform for HR, CRM, approvals, and internal communication, with standard processes that fit Base.vn's module structure. Use Lotics if your operations involve processing documents, tracking non-standard workflows, and automating tasks with AI, regardless of team size. Companies with both needs sometimes use Base.vn for HR/CRM and Lotics for operational automation and document processing.
