# Hive Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Hive the right Task Management solution for you? Explore 217 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/150991/Hive/reviews --- Hive 4.4 (217) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/150991/Hive/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Hive Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews IS Ignacio S Real Estate AgentReal Estate, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “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.“ October 2, 2025 JE Jamie E Marketing Operations SpecialistTelecommunications, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I think it is lacking some core functionality that the website/desk app has, including email and calendar connections.“ September 15, 2025 RR Riley R Legal project analystLegal Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I enjoy using this app with my coworkers because we can securely send documents back and forth.“ February 23, 2026 Mahi P Data ScientistInformation Technology and Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “When working on big projects, the platform can sometimes feel a little slow.“ February 11, 2026 Mahi P Data ScientistInformation Technology and Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “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.“ February 11, 2026 JF Jeff F Campaign MAnagerInformation Technology and Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “What it actually means is not only do they expect end users to beta test their unfinished software but also that they expect those end users to pay for the privilege.“ May 22, 2024 RG Ritu G ScientistBiotechnology, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “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.“ September 9, 2025 MK Matt K Head of Strategic VisualisationDesign, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I frequently encounter problems and it is difficult to work out whether each problem is due to a Hive glitch or a user error because of the poor UI.“ June 29, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 217 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Kelly B. Design Engineering Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hive improves collaboration and project management" November 28, 2023 4.0 The platform has transformed the way my team collaborates and manages projects. The intuitive interface, coupled with powerful project planning features, has significantly improved our efficiency and productivity. Pros Hive has become an indispensable tool in my daily workflow, and its best feature, in my opinion, is the seamless integration of project management and collaboration tools. The ability to centralize communication, task management, and file sharing in one platform has significantly enhanced team collaboration and efficiency. Cons The mobile app experience could use some improvement. The app is functional, but it lacks some of the features available in the desktop version. Enhancing the mobile app's capabilities would be beneficial for users who need to manage tasks and collaborate while on the go. Switched from [Zoho Projects](https://www.capterra.com/p/169455/Zoho-Projects/)[Adobe Workfront](https://www.capterra.com/p/268205/Adobe-Workfront/) Hive's user-friendly interface and the ability to handle complex projects with ease were decisive factors in making the switch. The platform's commitment to continuous improvement and the responsive customer support further solidified my choice in favor of Hive for effective project management and team collaboration. Review Source Tichaona Redemptor R. Chief information officer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The best project management software" February 22, 2024 5.0 I think Hive is a great project management tool that offers many features and benefits for users. Pros It has a smart analytics feature that allows users to track their progress, performance, and productivity, and get insights and recommendations from machine learning. Cons The task dependencies feature is not available or not working properly. Users cannot create dependent tasks or link tasks to each other. Alternatives considered [MeisterTask](https://www.capterra.com/p/139990/MeisterTask/)[ProProfs Project](https://www.capterra.com/p/155619/ProProfs-Project/) Reason for choosing Hive I had to check all options available in task management tools online Review Source MK Matt K. Head of Strategic Visualisation Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A potentially powerful tool crippled by poor and inconsistent UI" June 29, 2024 2.0 An unmitigated horror story of misery and despair. Completely unsuitable for managing multiple complex jobs with many moving parts. A very poor piece of software for granular time management. It has lots of potentially good features but they are all so badly and confusingly designed. It could potentially be very useful and powerful but they need to completely revamp their UI design philosophy to make it easy and consistent. It feels very outdated and not well joined up. Pros They have a very good support team and the project gantt charts are useful. Cons The UI is unbelievably poorly designed with lots of inconsistencies and everything takes more clicks and time than it should. It is incredibly inaccessible for the neurodiverse because of it's poor design. It takes a long time to learn and is quite glitchy. I frequently encounter problems and it is difficult to work out whether each problem is due to a Hive glitch or a user error because of the poor UI. It's a total time sink and makes me want to quit my job. Switched from [Notion](https://www.capterra.com/p/186596/Notion/) I was forced to and it was the worst thing that happened to me in my position. Review Source Stephen Brent M. Founder Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The project management product we were looking for" March 19, 2020 4.0 Pros We looked at and tested several project management options and had used several in the past. Hive was never on our radar and unfortunately isn't as well known, but we discovered it through the WeWork employee portal and gave it a try. The set up was simple, it offered flexibility in terms of how you view and sort projects. It also allowed us to add external users without paying for a seat. This was extremely important because we want our clients to have access to our project boards, but we don't need full functionality for them. While it wasn't available when we first started using it, the addition of time tracking was a huge bonus for us as an agency, and Hive continues to impress us by adding additional features and functionality. When it comes to support, they are extremely responsive and in the rare times we have had to utilize support, issues have been resolved to satusfaction. Cons I wish there was a native integration with HubSpot, but we're able to get around that with Zapier. Alternatives considered [monday.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) Reason for choosing Hive Part of the reason was that they offered a discount to companies that worked at a WeWork location, but it was also easy to set up and use during the trial period. Switched from [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) Asana did not offer pricing for less than 5 users and at the time, we only needed 2-3. We needed the additional functionality that came with the paid version but couldn't justify paying for seats that were going to go unused for an undetermined amount of time. Review Source Brandon E. Sales Specialist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Ideal for cooperation on internal and external projects" September 11, 2023 4.0 Team members should be able to talk to each other right away. As a company, we rely heavily on phone contacts with consumers, therefore when problems arise, staff members need to be able to get down to the bottom of things without having to start another call. While on the phone with a customer, we may effortlessly converse thanks to this service. Pros It's incredibly straightforward, yet packed with flexible features. handling projects as a manager. Assigning work to team members, keeping tabs on their progress, etc. Cons The only drawback thus far is the cost. Although it is not the cheapest service we have used, it has everything we need to keep our projects on schedule and working smoothly. Switched from [Nifty](https://www.capterra.com/p/172519/Nifty/)[Scoro](https://www.capterra.com/p/142042/Scoro/) We've adopted Hive as our primary project management application because it provides greater transparency and efficiency than other PM products while still being easy to learn and use. Review Source Courtney S. System Administrator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Communication, Deadlines and Task assignments" December 26, 2022 4.0 It's a useful tool for keeping track of everything you have to do. A fantastic platform that prioritizes its users by offering low-code alternatives for constructing automated forms and other labor-saving features. More people will use the software, and it will be more adaptable. Pros It was a helpful resource for organizing our work. The platform's emphasis on its users contributes to its widespread popularity and adaptability. Low-code form and automation possibilities on a fantastic platform for streamlining our operations. However, reporting at the corporate level has received scant consideration. Cons There's room for improvement in the price system. For instance, regardless of the size of your team, you're limited to 500 automations, regardless of how many seats you buy. The gap between one level of service and the next is fairly wide, making the decision to upgrade a major one. Switched from [Birdview](https://www.capterra.com/p/232375/Birdview/) We were able to better coordinate our efforts thanks to this. Task management challenges might arise when team members are spread out geographically and/or have inconsistent availability. Review Source Saskia M. Senior Director Sales Marketing Restaurants Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Benefits project managers greatly" August 28, 2023 5.0 Our company's leaders now get a bird's-eye perspective of all ongoing work thanks to Hive. Using this technology has helped us streamline our processes, which has resulted in better projects completed faster. By consistently utilizing Hive, we drastically reduce the likelihood that a client's inquiry or a project's progress would be overlooked. Pros The visual interface is intuitive. Our Marketing team can benefit from using the proofreading tool. By streamlining the approval process, it shortened the time it took to complete our projects. Anxious users will like the "my actions" tab's streamlined perspective. It's great that any member of our team may serve as the project manager for their respective tasks. Cons I'd like it if the statuses could be modified to suit individual needs rather than coming prepopulated, or if the option to delete the default statuses was available. Switched from [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/)[Smartsheet](https://www.capterra.com/p/79104/Smartsheet/) In addition to being straightforward for the average user, the platform's administrative assistance is first-rate. Even more so, Brian Holthouse! Rapid response time and an abundance of information! Review Source Jessica D. Game Programmer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very smooth design and perfect for remote coworkers" March 8, 2023 5.0 Our marketing team used Hive to organize a special, multi-week initiative. As a company with employees spread across the country, we needed a way for everyone to feel as though they were working side by side in the same room at all times. Pros Hive is used for both microtask management and internal team communication. This facilitates systematic documentation of all open tasks in accordance with PMI's best practices. Cons The task cards can only hold text, hence we can't attach any necessary files to them. The main barrier is oversharing with third-party suppliers outside of the company. Switched from [Miro](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/)[Basecamp](https://www.capterra.com/p/56808/Basecamp/) Given the modest size of our team, I find it much easier to use Hive to keep track of the tasks allocated to all of my delegates and to report daily progress to the executive team. Review Source SU Saad U. Strategy Analyst Management Consulting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Journey with Hive at RTCG" March 9, 2025 5.0 I am able to save time by automating projects and tasks management processes with Hive. Pros Hive for over four years has been a main backbone tool for managing projects in my organization. I like that it requires zero manual workflow to carry out PM and TM processes with Hive. Cons Hive lack capabilities for global enterprises even though it has a robust backend integration feature. Review Source PV Paul V. Head of Operations Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hive Is a Top Solution that Has a Great Interface" December 8, 2024 5.0 Pros Hive efficiency makes it a top tool for our company. I love the capabilities and amazing interface of Hive. Cons Hive has been efficient and reliable. It has always been flawless. Switched from [PM Vitals](https://www.capterra.com/p/141972/Vital-InSite/)[Nextech EHR & PM](https://www.capterra.com/p/122691/Nextech-Practice/)[Project Management Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/10017371/Project-Management-Cloud/)[PMA Time Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/199933/Time-Management-Software/)[PMAM CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/129879/PMAM-CRM/) Hive is great and a more reliable solution. Review Source DO Donald O. Executive Technical Director Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Game Changer PPM Program" July 2, 2024 4.0 Project, task and resource management. Team collaboration and document storage. Pros Hive allows me to manage projects, tasks and resources automatically. Document storage is another added advantage about this tool. Cons Unavailability of on-premise platforms for mobile and desktop is the only issue with Hive. Review Source GG Genshakah G. Chief Executive Director Broadcast Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Quality Project Management Tool" May 13, 2024 5.0 It life changing because it has simplified tasks for me. Pros It has made assigning of tasks easy and management tasks simple. It has simplified our office duties. Cons Their is no kind of dislike that I found. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Data Scientist Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Nice IU, has awesome apps as add ons." March 7, 2021 5.0 Great tool, Awesome User interface, wide variety of features. HIVE must try to include individual based pricing for organizations as each user requirements differ in a diverse organization and HIVE could end up losing in this competitive field. HIVE should come up with AI based tools to assist along with its existing project management framework. Pros Great user interface. Ease of use, can get started easily, lots of features and add on apps. Add action cards to project via email and assign users to the action card. Cons Too expensive. We need to pay the same price for all users, the price of the version with the most apps and features- even if many users may not use those features. That there is no AI based offering, a smart AI based offering that could read the emails and automatically create projects/action cards and assign users to the action cards/projects. We have to manually do that, I think HIVE has the capability to evolve to this point. Reason for choosing Hive better user interface and ease of use, richer variety of features. Review Source Response from Hive Technology March 12, 2021 Thanks for your review! We're happy to hear that you enjoy using Hive, and that you find our interface so appealing and easy to use. I will make sure to pass along your other feedback about price and AI to the appropriate teams here at Hive. Cheers! MO Mohammed O. Tech. Manager and Software Arch Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The appropriate collaborative option for managing various types of projects." February 3, 2022 5.0 Hive helped us plan our projects more accurately and generate executable work plans that allowed us to follow the implementation stages and adjust tasks more flexibly. I strongly urge everyone to use it and take advantage of its collaborative and remote working features. Support is quick to respond and address difficulties when we have needed it. Pros Hive is more user-friendly, and one of the easiest project management platforms to set up and use, all for a low monthly fee. We were able to include customers and stakeholders on the same subscription, which helped us to accurately collect their opinion, especially in the planning stages and development of work schedules. In summary, it is a powerful collaborative tool that keeps everyone informed of project developments and assigns roles fairly, ensuring that all participants contribute according to their expertise. Cons Hive is ideal for a wide range of projects and comes at a very reasonable price. It is simple and flexible enough to manage all stages of the project life cycle. Review Source Response from Hive Technology February 17, 2022 Thank you for leaving this review, Mohammed! Your feedback helps us know what we are doing right and what we can improve on. We are so happy to hear that Hive has been beneficial to your team, and we thank you for being a vital part of the Hive community! BA Bill A. VP, Customer Success Information Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Quality product with an excellent team behind it" September 29, 2023 5.0 Hive has been an excellent partner for us and our clients. Pros We have been partnered with Hive as a reseller for about a decade. We have multiple clients that use the Hive product and it has always been a reliable product. When questions come up or help is needed, the Hive team is always very easy to access and provided excellent and fast support. The quality of the analytics that are collected in the Hive platform are excellent and easy to dig into to find fine details. Overall, excellent product, excellent team of people behind the product. Cons Hive collects a great deal of performance metrics from end users. This data is very valuable and it can take a little bit to learn the different ways to slide and dice the data - that said, after a couple of hours spent digging into the data is about all it takes and that couple of hours is a VERY worth while investment and given the utility of the information available well worth the time. Review Source CK Connor K. Program Coordinator Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "After a learning curve, Hive is a strong for smaller organizations" May 4, 2022 4.0 Overall I enjoy using Hive. It is a simple software that serves every real need that I have. It could have more bells and whistles, but those aren't essential to operation, so I can't complain. Pros Hive seems to work best for organizations under 100 employees. It's cross collaborative and does a good job keeping you informed of upcoming due dates for tasks. The messaging service is also very useful and easy to understand, it's barebones but it gets the job done. Cons There is a pretty big learning curve for the first couple weeks of use, particularly with assigning tasks and managing projects. It's not the most intuitive software, but once you learn how to use it, it gets substantially easier to use. The process for creating a repeated tasked is a little tedious. Review Source Response from Hive Technology May 10, 2022 Thanks for leaving us this review, Connor! It's awesome to hear that Hive helps your team stay on top of tasks. We appreciate your feedback! VR Verified Reviewer Search lead Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The tool has a lot of features but not very intuitive to use" October 14, 2023 3.0 The tool seemed liked it had it all for managing the whole operations of my function but once started using it I ended up giving up on features like time tracking and ended up using sheets for simplicity and efficiency. Once a feature fails to deliver because of how complex it is, the whole project team ends up parting with the whole platform. I would suggest reworking the entire platform unless the aim is to keep it for dedicated project managers and not function leads that want a tool that is much easier to keep the ball rolling while adding efficiency to their function Pros A lot of project and team management features including time and progress tracking Cons Not very easy to use and setting up the time tracking feature requires a lot of time and work Review Source JG Jeff G. Director of Brand Development Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A Great Tool For An Old Dog Who's Still Learning New Tricks" March 24, 2020 5.0 All jobs are run through Hive so we solve all our team productivity, scheduling and asset sharing (not final assets but briefs, notes, schedules, background documents, comps, etc) through the tool. We do not currently use the tool for client interaction, sharing or as an approval mechanism although we would like to. Pros I very much like the ablility to integrate IM, email and the productivity capabilities into one tool. It's a fantastic way to keep a 360-degree record of every job. Cons I do find that there is a huge learning curve for someone like me. I've been in this business for a long time but have always relied on others in supporting roles like traffic and production. Working for a small company where I am now responsible for everything from strategy to implementation and project management is a big challenge in and of itself. But learning the software on top of that does take time. It's not necessarily intuitive for someone like me that hasn't used other productivity software. Finding help and instructional videos to help me learn the basics and progress is somewhat difficult. I find myself spending lots of time sifting through the blog, doing Google and YouTube searches and reaching out through he tool's chat capability (often times it takes several hours to get a response). I wish there was a channel with all the videos that were well organized into a series of tutorials that would get you up and running quickly. I do a lot of trial and error and "learn by doing" on the platform. Again, because I'm a newbie, I suspect that would be the same no matter which tool I was using and probably isn't an issue for my younger, software native, brethren. Review Source SF Shane F. Content Team Lead Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The Best Workflow and Product Management Software We've Found" August 20, 2021 5.0 Pros After trying 3 or more programs for workflow and product management, none of them have the sophistication and intuitive features that Hive does. It has helped our project management and workflow process tremendously! Cons Because Hive offers such in-depth customization, it can be difficult to set everything up to run at maximum efficiency. We have a person in our company that was able to put everything together in such a way that made everything run very smoothly. So it may be a little difficult to set up to your needs, but once it's there your productivity will soar. Review Source Response from Hive Technology September 14, 2021 Thank you for this kind review, Shane! We are so happy to have you as part of the Hive community. If you ever have any feature requests or want to see what others are suggesting, head over to our feedback platform on Canny. We'd love to hear your thoughts! https://hiveteams.canny.io/feature-requests LC Lee C. AV Event Videographer Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hive: The app that pulls it altogether" February 18, 2021 5.0 We all love hive from the upper management to the day to day users. It is so great to go through the rundown of projects and see how they are all coming along. Thanks for making such a great piece of software! Pros We have a very large team and Hive helps our team stay connected on all of our projects in all different groups. It really keeps us organized and on time. Cons There is alot to cover with hive. The team has been helpful with our implementation. I wish that hive could connect with our calendars so that a due date and time can be seen on my calendar on my iphone. That is the one thing we have not yet figured out. Review Source Response from Hive Technology March 12, 2021 Thanks for your great review, Lee! We love hearing that Hive helps your large team stay connected and organized. We're happy to have you on the Hive team! VR Verified Reviewer CEO Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "best tool for management projects" June 24, 2022 4.0 my overall experience with the hive is that it is profitable Pros What I like about this tool is that it helps to see the weaknesses of our company in terms of management and helps us to improve them. Cons what I would like to see again in hive is that the mobile application is full of few features compared to the computer one Review Source Response from Hive Technology September 22, 2022 Thank you for the review! It's awesome to hear how Hive helps your team. Cheers! CS Chantal S. CEO Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Happy Hivers" August 27, 2019 5.0 As a virtual accounting team, we are using Hive not only to document our full range of workflow processes and procedures, but also as an audit trail. Hive keeps us on task and on point with client commitments, and has helped us collaborate with each other more effectively. Internal emails are almost non-existent now w/ the Hive messaging and commenting tools. We looked at all the options out there and were impressed with how Hive seems to bring the best of each project management platform to bear. It has been a gamechanger for us. Pros Love the clean, bright interface, the options for data/project organization and visual representation, and stellar customer support - especially during onboarding. Hive messaging is also really slick (we no longer use Slack) and the platform's Giphy integration makes for some fun times for our virtual team. Cons There are some quirks which we have discussed at length with the development team - most notably the inability to create dependent tasks within project actions that recur. We hear they are working on it, though. And our direct contact with support is a main reason we love Hive. Review Source AS Ashley S. Owner, CEO & Principal Consultant Research Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great way to organize your team & work flow!" March 24, 2020 4.0 Veyr good. It works perfectly for us as a small firm working priarily remotely. Pros Hive is a great software for organizing our team's time, projects and work flow. Our team works remotely, and this tool really helps us to connect with one another and coordinate our efforts. As an administrator, I am able to easily monitor projects to ensure we are on time and budget (using the time tracking estimates), and my team's time to ensure our resources have enough but not too much work. It also allows us to measure our productivity and adjust our time and budget estimates for future projects. Cons It was a bi of a learning curve, so although ease of use now is okay I think this part could be enhanced. We are unable to send emails from hive using alias', which is difficult because I use one for my firm (many small business do) and makes the email feature unusable for us and there should be an option so that only administrators can see time of other employees. This is for us to monitor and it is inappropriate for other employees to see, as they do not necessarily know the circumstances for another staff which may be confidential. Reason for choosing Hive It had more of the features we need and not many we wouldn't use. Some of the others were more focused on tech industry or more appropriate for larger businesses. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Editor in Chief Internet Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good for Workflow Basics" August 28, 2019 4.0 Overall, Hive has been a great addition to the company. It feels scalable and the easy of use is nice. I am still exploring features such as Time Tracking as I work towards configuring the software to account for more of our workflow. Customer service has been pleasant to deal with and they are working towards addressing some of the logic flaws in their design. Hopefully within a couple of months, we'll have the tool where we need it. Pros Organizing and structuring recurring assignments for a team of writers who produce over 1,000 articles per month can be challenging. Hive definitely helps keep things flowing. My writers love how clear and concise their workload is presented each day. The ability to change and insert new assignments or move them around is also great. Cons The reporting and accountability factors are lacking a little in Hive. There is some bad logic in their recurring actions that prevent us from being able to generate accurate productivity reports. They are currently working towards addressing this issue, but as it stands if you need strong, reliable reporting and also need recurring assignments, then Hive may not be the tool for you... yet. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder Medical Devices Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A good choice for collaboration and project management" December 19, 2018 5.0 It has been great to have everything in one place: team chat, task management and tracking, and project management/scheduling tools. Team is really responsive to feature requests. I think this is already a good choice compared to alternatives, and it will be easily the best choice if they continue this trajectory. Pros Different views are useful for different use cases and avoid duplicating entries between collaboration and project management Cons Its a newer product and some of the features can a be a bit buggy from a user interface perspective. In part, I think this is from having a quite large set of features included compared to alternative platforms. However, the team is really responsive to bug fixes and none of the bugs compromise data or use. Review Source Similar Products Featured