# Hive Software 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons | Capterra

> Capterra's in-depth exploration of Hive Software's capabilities reveals its suitability for various software needs and provides a comprehensive overview of Hive Software pricing, features, integrations, and potential alternatives.

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 Hive Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on October 16, 2025

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Edited by [Marcela Gava](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/marcela-gava/)

Marcela Gava is a senior content analyst at Capterra, covering the latest trends in technology, with a focus on cybersecurity, finance, marketing, and digital culture. Her research has been featured in Brazilian media outlets such as Folha de S. Paulo, G1, Época Negócios, PEGN, and Forbes Brazil.

[Key takeaways](#key-takeaways)[Our verdict](#our-verdict)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Interface](#interface)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews)

Hive

Hive Overview:

### Key takeaways

Insights from verified Capterra reviews

Hive helps small businesses manage daily project workflows with visual planning and task tracking. It’s most used by marketing, IT, and creative teams that value structured views and automation. Reviewers highlight its Buzz AI assistant and portfolio view as differentiators. However, inconsistent mobile performance and frequent bugs are common drawbacks.

### Our verdict

Hive suits teams that need daily coordination across multiple projects and value visual planning tools. Its automation and AI features offer speed and structure, but buyers should expect occasional bugs and limited mobile functionality. While its entry price is low, scaling may require plan upgrades to unlock critical features like advanced permissions and workflow customization.

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Overall rating

Based on 217 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

92%

Neutral

6%

Negative

2%

Starting price

$5

Per User, Per Month

Free trial  
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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### Hive

4.4 (217)

VS.

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Starting Price

$5

Per User, Per Month

Starting Price

$7.91

Per User, Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.4 (217)

Ease Of Use

4.1 (9,233)

Value For Money

4.4 (161)

Value For Money

4.3 (6,903)

Customer Service

4.5 (179)

Customer Service

4.2 (6,202)

## Hive alternatives

Hive may not suit every team, especially if your priorities include stronger mobile performance, fewer bugs during setup, or a more consistent interface for managing multiple projects. Explore other tools that align better with your workflow preferences.

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Starting price

$10.99

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Pricing Options

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Free Version

User Rating

92%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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Starting price

$9.00

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Pricing Options

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User Rating

93%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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Starting price

$12.00

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Pricing Options

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User Rating

92%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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Starting price

$10.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

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User Rating

89%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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## Hive's interface

Hive’s interface offers structured project views and flexible task layouts, but usability varies. Some reviewers find it intuitive for assigning and tracking tasks, while others report friction due to inconsistent design, extra clicks, and a steep learning curve. Mobile usability is notably weaker.

2+

Barkha Bali

Content Writer

While Hive’s layout supports structured planning, some users report usability challenges, especially on mobile. Inconsistent design and extra steps can slow task management, making the learning curve steeper for new users.

Ease of Use

4.4 (217)

4.4

Based on 217 reviews

## Key features

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These features have been rated as most important by users based on their reviews.

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These features support structured planning and task visibility, helping teams stay aligned across multiple deliverables. The ability to track progress and schedule work in one place reduces coordination overhead and keeps timelines on track.

Features

4.3 (209)

4.3

Based on 209 reviews

The Hive features below were rated the highest by reviewers. Our commentary reflects user sentiment and feedback from all verified reviews.

Task progress tracking

4.3 (20)

20 reviewers rated this feature

Helps teams monitor task completion across multiple projects with visual cues and status updates. Reviewers say it improves accountability and reduces follow-up time by centralizing progress in one view.

Project planning/scheduling

4.1 (34)

34 reviewers rated this feature

Supports structured planning with timelines and scheduling tools. While detailed feedback is unavailable, the feature’s rating suggests it contributes to clearer project roadmaps and better time allocation.

Task management

4.1 (45)

45 reviewers rated this feature

Enables task creation, assignment, and tracking across teams. Its rating indicates consistent performance in organizing work and maintaining visibility.

Portfolio view

0 reviewers rated this feature

Displays multiple projects in a single dashboard, allowing managers to track progress, deadlines, and dependencies across teams. This view helps prioritize work, spot delays early, and maintain visibility into overlapping timelines.

Unlimited workflows

0 reviewers rated this feature

Lets teams build custom workflows for recurring tasks, approvals, and handoffs. These workflows can be tailored to match internal processes, reducing manual steps and improving consistency across projects.

Buzz AI assistant

0 reviewers rated this feature

Supports task automation and project updates using natural language prompts. Buzz helps summarize activity, flag blockers, and suggest actions, reducing time spent on manual coordination.

Enhanced permission controls

0 reviewers rated this feature

Allows granular access settings for users, teams, and clients. Admins can restrict visibility, editing rights, and sharing options to maintain data security and streamline collaboration.

Buzz-built projects

0 reviewers rated this feature

Lets users generate full project setups using natural language prompts. This feature speeds up project creation and reduces manual configuration for recurring workflows. Buzz-built projects: Lets users generate full project setups using natural language prompts. This feature speeds up project creation and reduces manual configuration for recurring workflows.

Gantt task progress bar

0 reviewers rated this feature

Adds a visual progress indicator to each task bar in Gantt view, helping teams quickly assess completion status without opening individual cards.

Mobile notes editor

0 reviewers rated this feature

Enables full editing of Hive Notes on Android, improving collaboration during meetings and remote work.

Approval system reset

0 reviewers rated this feature

Allows admins to reset approval workflows and templates, streamlining review processes and reducing errors in multi-stage approvals.

All key features (179)

An @mention is a way to tag or notify a specific person about a message/post

0% of 0 reviewers...

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

85.71% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Iterative project Management approach that involves technologies such as Kanban, Scrum, XP, APF, XPM and more

33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

0% of 0 reviewers...

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

42.86% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Allows admins to reset approval workflows and templates, streamlining review processes and reducing errors in multi-stage approvals.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills

0% of 0 reviewers...

Monitor and analyze the availability of resources to help plan and streamline the service delivery to clients

0% of 0 reviewers...

The process of evaluating, scheduling, and assigning tasks that have been put on the back burner in favor of higher priority items.

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

A way to visually represent data via blocks the length of which correlates with the values they represent

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Group collaboration to solve ideas in a productive and concentrated manner.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Forecast, allocate funds, organize financial resources and report & analyze project's income and expenditure

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create budgets based on historical data and future projections

0% of 0 reviewers...

Monitor and track bugs and issues in the system.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Helps automate and manage information, tasks, and procedures by establishing routines and patterns associated with processes

33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Supports task automation and project updates using natural language prompts. Buzz helps summarize activity, flag blockers, and suggest actions, reducing time spent on manual coordination.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Lets users generate full project setups using natural language prompts. This feature speeds up project creation and reduces manual configuration for recurring workflows. Buzz-built projects: Lets users generate full project setups using natural language prompts. This feature speeds up project creation and reduces manual configuration for recurring workflows.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar

83.33% of 18 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Monitor service demand and performance to plan for adequate resources that meet business needs

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manage patient documentation describing all clinical interactions, diagnoses, procedures, medications, etc.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system

66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Private online space that lets businesses securely share documents and provide information access to clients

33.33% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

60.00% of 35 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

A way to visually represent data where different categories of items are marked with different colors

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat

75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs

0% of 0 reviewers...

Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving

0% of 0 reviewers...

Forecast of the expenses necessary for project completion

0% of 0 reviewers...

Visualize and analyze customer experience across all touchpoints and channels

0% of 0 reviewers...

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

0% of 0 reviewers...

Alter the layout and content of dashboards

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases

71.43% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Alter the layout and content of reports

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

33.33% of 12 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

A document that lists daily activities or maintains a record of all events that happened in a day

0% of 0 reviewers...

Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics

0% of 0 reviewers...

Creation and customization of dashboards

0% of 0 reviewers...

Import and export data to and from software applications

0% of 0 reviewers...

Graphical representation of data

0% of 0 reviewers...

Specify or track the date/time a project, task, etc., is due for completion

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Forecast customer demand using historical insights and simulations

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track and manage task relationships and dependencies

100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Online forums/groups where users can ask questions, share ideas, best practices, etc.

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

73.33% of 15 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Store and organize documents in a centralized system

90.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

0% of 0 reviewers...

Ability to identify, sort on and alert participating parties about the approaching date by which action has to be taken

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps

0% of 0 reviewers...

Convert emails into tasks

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Monitor and track what your employees are doing

0% of 0 reviewers...

Allows granular access settings for users, teams, and clients. Admins can restrict visibility, editing rights, and sharing options to maintain data security and streamline collaboration.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create, save, and store files

0% of 0 reviewers...

Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more

61.54% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Move files across different systems or networks

0% of 0 reviewers...

Software specialized for non-profit organizations

0% of 0 reviewers...

Form predictions based on past and present data/trends

0% of 0 reviewers...

Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location

0% of 0 reviewers...

Adds a visual progress indicator to each task bar in Gantt view, helping teams quickly assess completion status without opening individual cards.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Visual representation of project's schedule, sequence and duration of tasks, benchmarks and dependencies

70.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Establish measurable goals and objectives and track their progress over a specific period of time

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create, collect, discuss, improve, and evaluate insights or alternative thinking before starting projects

60.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Identify and respond to unexpected problems or failures (ie. "negative events")

50.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Record and follow the progress of every issue

0% of 0 reviewers...

Planning out the structure and duration of repetitive intervals of time dedicated to specific tasks during the development cycle

0% of 0 reviewers...

Visualization tool to organize and optimize tasks and track their status at every stage of workflow

25.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Quantifiable metrics to track objectives, gauge milestones, and evaluate the success of a particular activity

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Tracking the status of previously identified performance measurements

0% of 0 reviewers...

Ability to chat online in real time

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manage the process of planning and scheduling meetings, including agenda creation

0% of 0 reviewers...

Communicate using messages within the system

0% of 0 reviewers...

Monitor task progress and planned accomplishments to better manage project status

14.29% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Access software remotely via mobile devices

83.33% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Access the system via a mobile application

0% of 0 reviewers...

Enables full editing of Hive Notes on Android, improving collaboration during meetings and remote work.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user

0% of 0 reviewers...

Supports simultaneous creation and work on multiple Kanban boards

66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Allows communication with customers or users via multiple channels such as phone, email, live chat, etc.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manage the accounting and financial aspects of multiple operations and departments or ongoing projects from a single location

0% of 0 reviewers...

Ability to handle several projects simultaneously

82.61% of 23 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Drag and drop/visual interfaces that allow non-tech users to build without writing code

0% of 0 reviewers...

Level of completion within a task

71.43% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems

0% of 0 reviewers...

A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Overview of all programs that help compare initiatives, align projects with strategic goals and identify risk

60.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Displays multiple projects in a single dashboard, allowing managers to track progress, deadlines, and dependencies across teams. This view helps prioritize work, spot delays early, and maintain visibility into overlapping timelines.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Predict future data based on historical data sets

0% of 0 reviewers...

Arrange tasks based on the level of priority or urgency

68.75% of 16 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage and track all stages of a product lifecycle, from its conception, design, development, and deployment

0% of 0 reviewers...

Identifying desired outcomes and important milestones and creating a plan on how to achieve them

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Statistical data that helps identify improvement areas, delays or interruptions, and output of an employee

0% of 0 reviewers...

Document and report the progress of ongoing projects

0% of 0 reviewers...

Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation

92.31% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Organize and schedule projects

81.82% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Supports structured planning with timelines and scheduling tools. While detailed feedback is unavailable, the feature’s rating suggests it contributes to clearer project roadmaps and better time allocation.

34 reviewers rated this feature

Identifying critical tasks that make up a project and assigning start and end dates for each

66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Pre-designed project plans that can be customized

0% of 0 reviewers...

Measure time to completion or hours worked for projects

83.33% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create, manage, or update project workflows.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends

0% of 0 reviewers...

Starting with the end goal and working backward milestone by milestone toward the start

0% of 0 reviewers...

Preview and make real-time changes in the web content

0% of 0 reviewers...

Receive data and information in real time

66.67% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

57.14% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Active reporting of data and metrics

0% of 0 reviewers...

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Set the frequency of a task's occurrence

0.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

A timeline for taking a project live that outlines what features should be operational at the go-live date

0% of 0 reviewers...

Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling

200.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Provide support to your customers and employees remotely over a shared network

0% of 0 reviewers...

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track task progress, milestones, delays, or other key information and generate reports on them for evaluation

55.00% of 20 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Evaluating and prioritizing change requests that are received while working on the project

0% of 0 reviewers...

Enables creation, management, and tracking of product requirements & features during product production/development

0% of 0 reviewers...

Assign available resources (human and/or non-human) to various projects and tasks

0% of 0 reviewers...

Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects

60.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Approve or reject incoming requests for resources based on need and user permissions

0% of 0 reviewers...

Allocate and manage resources, such as employees, equipment, facilities, and other assets

100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Process of identifying, evaluating, mitigating, addressing and reporting on potential risks or uncertainties

50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Identifying desired outcomes and important milestones and creating a plan on how to achieve them

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Monitor conversion rates and analyze effectiveness and profitability of marketing efforts

0% of 0 reviewers...

Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals

0% of 0 reviewers...

Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work

0% of 0 reviewers...

Estimate of expected sales revenue within a specific time frame, such as quarterly, monthly or yearly based on past trends and reports.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities

0% of 0 reviewers...

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track employee skills, competencies, training & qualifications

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

UI looks like a spreadsheet

0% of 0 reviewers...

Identifying the tasks to be completed and the people to complete them during a set period of time

0% of 0 reviewers...

Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction

33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

At a high level, visualize a preferred outcome, define goals and identify specific steps to achieve them

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Split and manage tasks into individual components

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Ability to accommodate the methodology that incorporates frequent work reassessment and continuous short periods of focused work.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success

0% of 0 reviewers...

Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes

0% of 0 reviewers...

UI looks like task board

0% of 0 reviewers...

Edit task information and all related elements

75.00% of 12 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Import tasks from external sources

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Enables task creation, assignment, and tracking across teams. Its rating indicates consistent performance in organizing work and maintaining visibility.

45 reviewers rated this feature

Helps teams monitor task completion across multiple projects with visual cues and status updates. Reviewers say it improves accountability and reduces follow-up time by centralizing progress in one view.

20 reviewers rated this feature

Track and manage the scheduling of tasks

63.16% of 19 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Add labels or tags to tasks

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Organizing a group of people to accomplish a task

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.

100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Sample files or documents that could be customized as needed or used as is

0% of 0 reviewers...

Checking for errors to prevent quality issues and maintain the integrity of the product/service as per set standards

33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing

55.56% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO)

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage a detailed schedule of a product plan

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track the amount of time spent on a job or task

0% of 0 reviewers...

A digital list of items that need to be completed

0% of 0 reviewers...

Sequential approach (i.e. Waterfall) in which users break down and plan an entire project before the launch

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Presenter can see and hear participants and vice versa

0% of 0 reviewers...

Lets teams build custom workflows for recurring tasks, approvals, and handoffs. These workflows can be tailored to match internal processes, reducing manual steps and improving consistency across projects.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track the frequency of asset usage

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Chat with your counterparts over the video in real time

0% of 0 reviewers...

Connect with meeting participants remotely over video

200.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create, design, and visually represent processes within the software

0% of 0 reviewers...

Graphical representation of data or processes

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Alter the default workflow to meet your organization's needs

66.67% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

71.43% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

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These features support structured planning and task visibility, helping teams stay aligned across multiple deliverables. The ability to track progress and schedule work in one place reduces coordination overhead and keeps timelines on track.

Features

4.3 (209)

4.3

Based on 209 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.4 (161)

Hive’s Starter plan begins at $1 per user, per month (billed annually) or $1.50 per user, per month (billed monthly), which is lower than the average SMB budget of $40 per user, per month. Pricing scales with usage, and higher-tier plans unlock advanced features, automation, and support options.

Free Trial

Free Version

[View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/150991/Hive/pricing/)

Free

$0.00

It includes:

-   Unlimited Storage
-   Up to 10 projects
-   Cloud storage integrations
-   Public project views
-   In-app calendar
-   Zoom and Slack from Hive
-   Time-tracking
-   AI Assistant

Starter

$5.00

Per User,Per Month

It includes:

-   Unlimited Storage
-   Public project views
-   Cloud storage integrations
-   Time-tracking
-   Shareable forms
-   Custom fields, labels and statuses
-   Hive Team Support
-   Zoom and Slack from Hive
-   In-app calendar
-   Collaborative Hive Notes

Teams

$12.00

Per User,Per Month

It includes:

-   Unlimited workspace members
-   Collaborative Hive Notes
-   Unlimited Workflows
-   Shareable forms
-   Custom fields, labels and statuses
-   Custom Automations
-   Flexible add-ons (extra)
-   Portfolios
-   Hive Team Support

Value for money

4.4 (161)

4.4

Based on 161 reviews

## Integrations

Hive connects with a wide range of workplace tools across communication, file storage, finance, and development. These integrations, offered through a mix of native and third-party links, help unify workflows and reduce manual updates across teams.

Popular integrations

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Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/)[

Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/)[

Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/)[

Salesforce Sales Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/61368/Salesforce/)[

Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/)[

Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/)[

Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/)[

Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/)

Barkha Bali

Content Writer

Hive integrations help teams centralize updates, streamline invoicing, and sync project activity. Messaging, calendar, and file-sharing tools connect workflows across departments—reducing manual work and keeping everyone aligned.

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.5 (179)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.5 (179)

4.5

Based on 179 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.4

Based on 217 reviews

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RR

Riley R.

Legal project analyst

Legal Services

### "Hive review "

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

February 23, 2026

I enjoy using this app with my coworkers because we can securely send documents back and forth. I dislike the amount of bugs.

Pros

I enjoy using this app with my team. It makes it easy to manage files and tasks between coworkers. Good app.

Cons

I least like the amount of bugs the app has. It is hard to use this app because of it. They need to fix it.

Review source

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Mahi P.

Data Scientist

Information Technology and Services

### "Easy and Useful Tool for Managing Projects"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

February 11, 2026

Overall, I've had a good experience with Hive. It makes it easy and quick to handle tasks and talk to my team. It helps keep track of due dates, check on progress, and work better together. There is a slight learning curve at first, but once i get the hang of it, it works great. If i searching for a dependable way to handle projects, I suggest Hive.

Pros

The interface of Hive is clear and easy to use and The task management system is highly well organized and has useful views like Kanban, Gantt, and Calendar. It's easy for the team to work together and talk to each other because everything is in one spot. It saves time and makes work more productive. In general, it is a good deal.

Cons

When working on big projects, the platform can sometimes feel a little slow. At first, new users have to learn a little bit. i can only get some sophisticated features in plans that cost more. Sometimes, small faults or glitches might make things not go as smoothly.

Review source

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IS

Ignacio S.

Real Estate Agent

Real Estate

### "Secure process and task automation for real estate teams."

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

October 2, 2025

The agency benefited from Hive in terms of centralizing storage of documents, streamlining day-to-day work, and securing information, leading to easier goal attainment and hassle-free project creation for Villalba Propiedades.

Pros

Hive's stable task tracking and process automation are valued by users, enabling small agencies to monitor property documents and arrange file monitoring securely between teams.

Cons

Users mention a steep learning curve for new employees and bugs that sometimes disrupt hassle-free workflow to the extent that additional support is needed to resolve problems and reduce downtime.

Review source

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JE

Jamie E.

Marketing Operations Specialist

Telecommunications

### "Good, Easy to Learn Project Management Platform"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

September 15, 2025

Hive has been a great resource for our team in keeping track of all our projects and tasks. It opens up visibility to what the team is working on and our workload.

Pros

Hive has been an excellent addition for our team. It is easy to learn, can be customized for user preferences, and is always improving its features.

Cons

I wish the mobile app were better. I think it is lacking some core functionality that the website/desk app has, including email and calendar connections.

Review source

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RG

Ritu G.

Scientist

Biotechnology

### "Hive is a powerful all in one project management platform"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 9, 2025

Hive can handle many aspects of work and tasks by providing a powerful centralized platform. The features that it provides are very secure over various platforms and has many collaboration tools which offers a lot of creativity in the projects. The add on features also are a top tier and provide specific needs.

Pros

I personally like that Hive allows flexibility to each member of the team and everyone can work on the project in whatever way it suits them. The learning curve is very minimal with Hive and is a user friendly software with intuitive and customizable interface. Hive also offers third party integration and provides the integration of email and chat options. HiveMind is another powerful addition to Hive which is its AI assistant which helps in generating the content.

Cons

The cost can be pricey if you want to include some add ons of advanced tools. Mobile app also has a room for improvement

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DA

Daniel A.

Digital Content Creator

Higher Education

### "Project Management Made Easy"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

June 17, 2025

Overall, I've really enjoyed using Hive to manage our internal projects. It's easy to manage users across various projects without making things confusing.

Pros

I like how easy it was to set up form integrations for use with our ticketing system. Users easily submit tickets that filter into our Hive project load.

Cons

The thing I like least about Hive is the web browser experience. It tends to time out quite frequently and can be laggy at times.

Switched from

[Basecamp](https://www.capterra.com/p/56808/Basecamp/)

We switched because Basecamp didn't supply all the features we needed.

Review source

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ML

Malachi L.

Director of African Leadership Programs

Non-Profit Organization Management

### "Hive is the software that brings team clarity and collaboration to companies"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

June 8, 2025

We are now able to roll out leadership training initiatives on schedule with less noise. Hive Founder at Athena Health Hive centralized our planning and increased accountability across teams.

Pros

Hive visualizes and simplifies the project workflow. As for program coordination, we use its task layouts and Gantt views to follow timelines and assign tasks. The team loves the visibility.

Cons

It can be a little clunky to use on mobile. Notifications don’t always come through well across devices.

Review source

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GR

Graeme R.

Director

Human Resources

### "Definitely recommend"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

May 16, 2025

Nothing but positive, from set up to use, helped to save bills

Pros

Ease of use and flexibility is excellent, no problems ever since installing

Cons

Cant think of anything that is negative about, all positive so far

Review source

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MD

Mitchell D.

Program Admin

Health, Wellness and Fitness

### "Good for project planning"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

May 2, 2025

Relatively positive with some slight issues, overall it was great for the team to use all at once

Pros

Hive made it easy to communicate with teams about various projects in one place with little to no effort

Cons

Hive at times felt limited in its options for specificity and it was hard to navigate the UI

Review source

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AU

Anonymous User

Marketing Content Creator

Investment Banking

### "Project Management at It's Finest"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

April 8, 2025

Pros

Hive is an officiant way to compile all your projects and tasks into one easy workflow.

Cons

There's nothing in particular that I dislike about Hive.

Review source

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## FAQs

Yes. Hive offers a Free plan for up to 10 users. It includes unlimited tasks, collaborative notes, native chat, and basic project views. This plan is designed for light project management and small teams starting out.

Yes. Gantt charts are available starting with the Starter plan. Users can visualize task timelines, dependencies, and milestones to manage complex projects more effectively.

Hive supports advanced dependency logic in Gantt view, including finish-to-start (FS), start-to-start (SS), and lag time adjustments using formulas like “1.1FS+2d” for precise scheduling.

Yes. Hive includes collaborative notes, native chat, and integrations with Zoom and Slack, making it well-suited for distributed teams managing projects across locations.

Yes. Hive allows external users to participate in projects with limited access. Admins can control permissions to ensure data security while enabling collaboration.

Yes. Hive includes timesheets and time tracking tools that help teams monitor hours spent on tasks and projects. These features are available in higher-tier plans.

Yes. Hive Automate lets users create custom workflows for recurring tasks, approvals, and updates. This helps reduce manual work and maintain consistency across projects.

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