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Hive

Free planproject managementBest for: Small Teams & Startups

AI-powered project management platform for teams of all sizes

★★★★★
4.6G2
Founded 201510K+ teams users
$5/mo
Starting Price
4.6/5
G2 Rating
10K+ teams
Users
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Quick Verdict

A top-rated project management tool with 40 features and a free plan - excellent for Small Teams & Startups.

4.6G2 Rating
Best for: Small Teams & Startups From $5/mo

Top Pros

  • Free plan available
  • Affordable starting at $5/mo
  • Highly rated (4.5/5 on review platforms)

Watch Out For

  • Can feel overwhelming for simple projects
  • Some advanced features locked behind higher tiers

Pros

  • +Free plan available
  • +Affordable starting at $5/mo
  • +Highly rated (4.5/5 on review platforms)
  • +40 key features including Gantt Charts and Kanban Boards
  • +Multiple pricing tiers (4 plans) to match different needs

Cons

  • -Can feel overwhelming for simple projects
  • -Some advanced features locked behind higher tiers

Hive Pricing Plans

FreeFree
  • Up to 10 users
  • Core PM features
Starter$5/mo
  • Unlimited users
  • Gantt charts
  • Integrations
Teams$12/mo
  • Timesheets
  • Resources
  • Analytics
Enterprise$null/mo
  • SSO
  • Custom onboarding
  • SLA

Key Features

Gantt Charts
Kanban Boards
Calendar View
Table View
Time Tracking
Proofing
Automations
Forms
Notes
AI Tools
Integrations
Analytics
Email Integration
Mobile Apps
Custom Fields
Resource Allocation Planner
Task Dependency Manager
Customizable Workflow Templates
Automated Reporting Tools
Budgeting and Cost Tracking
Team Performance Metrics
Client Portal Access
Customizable Dashboards
Interactive Roadmaps
Real Time Notifications
Collaborative Document Editor
Single Sign On
Role Based Permissions
Automated Time Estimates
Project Health Score
Customizable Alert System
Task Delegation Features
Meeting Scheduling Tool
Automated Task Reminders
Customizable Project Templates
Project Risk Management
Workflow Optimization Tools
Customizable Branding Options
Automated Project Backup
Customizable Access Controls

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About Hive

Designed to serve teams that want project management with built-in productivity insights, Hive pairs traditional task and project management with analytics that show how time is actually being spent. Action cards (tasks), forms, time tracking, and project baselines are built in, and the analytics dashboard lets team leads understand where bottlenecks form across multiple concurrent projects. Hive integrates natively with tools like Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, and Google Workspace. The AI-driven features include project note summarization and action item extraction from meeting notes, which is genuinely useful for teams that run a lot of internal meetings. The interface is functional but not as visually polished as monday.com, which can affect adoption. Pricing is mid-range - more affordable than Wrike, more expensive than ClickUp at comparable feature levels. Best for operations and project management teams at companies of 50–500 people who need both structured project tracking and visibility into team-level productivity.

Expert Take

If you've ever wished you could replace three separate project management tools with one, Hive is worth a serious look - its 40 features (Gantt Charts, Kanban Boards, Calendar View) cover nearly every use case in the category. The tradeoff is a steeper learning curve, but 4.6/5 ratings suggest most users find the depth worth mastering. Teams consolidating their project management stack will appreciate having everything under one roof.

- ComparEdge Editorial Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Hive offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month with more features.
Reviewed by ComparEdge Editorial Team·Last updated 2026·Our methodology

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