Hive review & overview
Flexible project and work management with multiple project views, native chat, time tracking and a growing AI assistant, aimed at collaborative teams.
Hive sits in the work management space and is most often picked for collaborative cross-team work, teams wanting chat + pm, flexible project views. Below is a quick, no-fluff overview to help you decide if it fits.
Key facts
| Category | work management |
| Pricing | Free plan; Starter from ~$5/user/mo; Teams ~$12/user/mo; Enterprise custom (billed annually; verify current tiers). |
| Best for | Collaborative cross-team work, Teams wanting chat + PM, Flexible project views |
| Affiliate program | Yes — PartnerStack / FlexOffers |
Who it's for
Hive makes most sense for collaborative cross-team work.
- Collaborative cross-team work
- Teams wanting chat + PM
- Flexible project views
Key features
What you actually get with Hive, drawn from independent reviews and the vendor's own documentation:
- Multiple project views: Gantt/timeline, Kanban, calendar and table
- Native team chat and collaborative notes
- Integrated time tracking and resource allocation
- Approval workflows and proofing
- Customizable dashboards
- Hive AI assistant (Buzz) for planning and content
Integrations
Hive connects with Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Gmail, Jira, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce and Tableau.
What makes it stand out
Project management that bundles native chat and an AI assistant alongside Gantt, Kanban and calendar views.
Who it's best for
Collaborative cross-functional teams wanting PM plus built-in chat in one workspace.
Strengths & trade-offs
The honest balance for Hive, from independent reviews rather than its sales page. We go deeper in the full Hive review.
Strengths
- + Combines PM views with built-in chat in one tool
- + Free plan for up to 10 members with unlimited tasks
- + Flexible views suit different team styles
Trade-offs
- - Free plan limited to 200 MB storage and 10 members
- - Some popular features (time tracking, proofing) are add-ons/higher tiers
- - Smaller integration catalog (~20+) than larger rivals
Notable facts
Concrete, checkable details rather than marketing claims:
- Free plan supports up to 10 workspace members with 200 MB storage
- Offers Gantt/timeline, Kanban, calendar and table views plus native chat
- AI assistant 'Buzz' answers using actual workspace data
- Integrates with 20+ apps including Microsoft Teams, Jira and QuickBooks
Sources
The features and facts above on Hive are drawn from these independent reviews and vendor pages: