# Hiver Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Hiver

4.7 (147)

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Hiver

Ease of use

4.7

Customer Service

4.6

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

MS

Marketa S

Assistant Director of HREducation Management, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“The knowledge base integration and AI functionality added efficiency and helped reduce manual tasks. While there is some room for improvement in reporting, integrations, and expanding AI capabilities, Hiver has been a reliable tool that enhanced our workflows and team collaboration.“

September 11, 2025

MS

Marc S

CEOMuseums and Institutions, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“They overcharge for subscriptions/users and the customer service isn't very helpful. If you want to talk to a human, you have to pay a premium.“

August 13, 2025

ID

Iván D

Customer Service Assistant for Key AccountsPublishing, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“I love the personalization options such as tags, colors, and automation, which help us stay organized and efficient when replying to our customers.“

September 11, 2025

QL

Qin L

Administrative AssistantHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“There is a slight delay when it comes to receiving emails that may be time sensitive, and requires to wait a few minutes.“

September 11, 2025

CG

Cristian G

Business AnalyticsAirlines/Aviation, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“It helps us stay organized, track performance, and reduce response times. While there is room for improvement in terms of integrations, the platform has significantly enhanced our workflow and team collaboration.“

September 11, 2025

MS

Marketa S

Assistant Director of HREducation Management, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“Occasional lag or syncing delays in high-volume inboxes impacted efficiency.“

September 11, 2025

RS

Ronak S

Senior ExecutiveInformation Technology and Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“I am using Hiver from last 2 years and using this help to decrease the resolutions time of the customer query which definately help to progress.“

September 12, 2025

JR

Julie R

Patient care coordinatorHospital & Health Care, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“Nothing specifically, with all new applications there is always some tedious work to be done in the set up and learning.“

March 5, 2026

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Dana M.  
VP, Services  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Excellent B2B client service solution"

March 22, 2023

5.0

We are responding to clients more quickly, almost never letting emails fall through the cracks, and have the reporting from Hiver to prove it.

Pros

There was a slight learning curve early on as we implemented and configured Hiver, but support was great. Super helpful. Now, our team can easily track open and closed requests with our clients, and easily collaborate behind the scenes with each other to solve customer issues. The metrics and reporting have also benefited our team's self evaluations and also given us an opportunity to show clients that we are tracking our own performance in an effort to provide them with better service.

Cons

The early learning curve with configuration in Gmail took some time and effort, but that was expected.

Alternatives considered

[Zendesk Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/164283/Zendesk/)

Reason for choosing Hiver

The direct integration within Gmail allowed us to communicate on a more personal level with our clients, rather than having clients feel like they are emailing with an impersonal help desk system.

Review Source

BF

Brandon F.  
Technology Director  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Easy & Straightforward = Hiver"

September 11, 2025

5.0

Hiver has been a gamechanger for me since I get a lot of emails daily. It helps to separate emails for those who need assistance from my everyday emails. Best of all, I'm using the free version which covers all my needs.

Pros

I love that its very lightweight as its integrated within your Gmail and that for what I need it for, its completely free. Probably my favorite piece of it is that it separates my requests from my everyday email.

Cons

Some of the features that I would consider basic and should be included are only included in the paid version.

Alternatives considered

[Freshdesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/124981/Freshdesk/)

Reason for choosing Hiver

Very simple, it was free and I wouldn't tied down to a subscription.

Review Source

LK

Lexi K.  
HR ADMIN  
Retail  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "I liked it"

April 16, 2026

4.0

Pros

Only used it briefly while contracting but found it really user friendly and easy to use which I appreciated

Cons

I didn't use it long enough to find cons to be honest. I think it was a good system for what it was.

Review Source

MS

Marc S.  
CEO  
Museums and Institutions  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Abusive billing behavior"

August 13, 2025

1.0

Extreme disappointment with Hiver's billing practices. We were overcharged $450, and we were informed that a refund is not possible. We find this policy, and the overcharge itself, to be unreasonable and indicative of concerning billing practices.

Pros

Gmail-integrated help desk solution it's easy to use and install but with limited customizations. Clean interface.

Cons

They overcharge for subscriptions/users and the customer service isn't very helpful. If you want to talk to a human, you have to pay a premium.

Review Source

JR

Julie R.  
Patient care coordinator  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "High five for Hiver"

March 5, 2026

5.0

My overall experience with Hiver has been a positive one. Email communications and management have been smooth since using Hiver.

Pros

What I like about Hiver is it is easy to use, affordable secure and efficient. Email management has been much better since using Hiver.

Cons

Nothing specifically, with all new applications there is always some tedious work to be done in the set up and learning.

Review Source

JS

Jackee S.  
TALENT MANAGER  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "An Essential Tool for Team Email Management"

September 11, 2025

5.0

My overall experience with Hiver has been very positive. It integrates seamlessly with Gmail, making it easy for our team to manage shared inboxes without having to learn a new platform. Features like email assignment, tags, and collision alerts really help keep things organized and prevent duplication of work. Collaboration feels natural, and response times have definitely improved since we started using it. While there are occasional crashes, they’re relatively minor compared to the value Hiver provides. It has become such an important part of our workflow that it would be hard to imagine managing customer queries or internal requests without it. Overall, Hiver is a reliable and user-friendly solution that makes teamwork around email far more efficient.

Pros

Hiver has streamlined how we manage shared inboxes in Gmail. Assigning emails, tracking status, and avoiding duplicates is effortless. It’s intuitive, boosts response times, and keeps our team organized. Highly recommend for any business handling customer or internal queries through Gmail!

Cons

Hiver makes managing shared inboxes in Gmail so smooth, assigning, tracking, and collaborating is effortless. Sometimes it crashes, but honestly, it’s hard to work without it now. It’s become an essential tool for our team.

Review Source

ID

Iván D.  
Customer Service Assistant for Key Accounts  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Just perfect!"

September 11, 2025

5.0

My overall experience with Hiver has been excellent. I feel confident using it because it’s secure, and it gives great value for money. The features really improve our workflow and make customer service more efficient, so it’s definitely worth the investment.

Pros

I truly love how practical and easy it makes customer service for me and my team. I love the personalization options such as tags, colors, and automation, which help us stay organized and efficient when replying to our customers.

Cons

When I'm managing in different folders, I am not able to remove just one from an email, when I try to remove one folder I just can't; I have to remove both and then add just one.

Review Source

MS

Marketa S.  
Assistant Director of HR  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Love Hiver!"

September 11, 2025

5.0

My overall experience with Hiver has been very positive. The platform is intuitive and easy to use, which made it simple to adopt across our team. Its email management features have been especially valuable for organizing communication and ensuring accountability. The knowledge base integration and AI functionality added efficiency and helped reduce manual tasks. While there is some room for improvement in reporting, integrations, and expanding AI capabilities, Hiver has been a reliable tool that enhanced our workflows and team collaboration.

Pros

Very user-friendly and intuitive interface, which made onboarding and daily use simple. Strong email management capabilities, especially for organizing, assigning, and tracking shared inboxes. The knowledge base integration allowed for quick reference and streamlined communication. Helpful AI functionality that supported efficiency and reduced manual effort in managing workflows.

Cons

Cons / Areas of Improvement: At times, the AI functionality felt limited and could be expanded to provide deeper insights or more predictive recommendations. The reporting and analytics features could be more robust to better track team performance and outcomes. Occasional lag or syncing delays in high-volume inboxes impacted efficiency. Integration options with other commonly used platforms could be broadened to support seamless workflows.

Review Source

LM

Lindsey M.  
Marketing  
Machinery  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Hiver is the best way to manage shared Gmail inboxes"

September 11, 2025

5.0

We are very pleased with Hiver. The product fills a need (that Google should be providing) and it works great. Their customer service is also excellent.

Pros

Hiver provides the functionality to manage a shared email address between multiple people directly through Google's email interface. New emails pop into the Hiver managed folders where your assigned team can all see them. It's very simple to manage the emails through assignments, comments, and tags. Hiver takes the chaos of a Google group or shared email address and adds a layer of functionality and workflow. It is a gamechanger.

Cons

I don't like that there is a need for Hiver. This is not an issue with Hiver but with Google. Google needs to buy Hiver and integrate this functionality directly into their email service. This functionality is necessary for many business customers and would be a big selling point for Google's enterprise services.

Review Source

BK

Bala K.  
DATA SCIENTIST  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great Email Management Tool for Support Teams - Needs Stronger Slack Integration"

September 11, 2025

5.0

Overall, Hiver has been a strong addition to our support stack. It simplifies customer support management, enhances collaboration, and reduces friction in communication. With stronger integrations (especially Slack), it could be close to perfect.

Pros

The email management and task assignment features are excellent. It centralizes communication and ensures nothing slips through the cracks. Using it as our major customer support workflow has been a game-changer.

Cons

A two-way integration with Slack would be extremely helpful. Right now, we can view some notifications, but deeper integration to manage tasks or conversations directly from Slack would improve efficiency.

Review Source

EO

Emily O.  
Front Desk  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Service"

September 11, 2025

5.0

Pros

Ease of use to share between coworkers and notifications, the security notifications and messages are useful and anyone can respond easily.

Cons

sometimes you have to refresh the page to get it to load properly, there is a limited number of people you can have on the same email address

Review Source

MK

Matt K.  
Customer Relations Specialist  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Hiver Email Tools Help Organize It All"

September 11, 2025

5.0

It has been great! Helpful and makes day to day email organization easier. Since Hiver was introduced, it has made navigating our emails so much easier.

Pros

The ease of assigning and organizing cluttered email distros. We can have our clerks assign emails from the emails that have high volume and filter them to who needs it.

Cons

Emails can pop back open and get reassigned to people even after resolution. This can be fixed easily.

Review Source

GL

Garrett L.  
Operations  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Hiver is a great product!"

September 11, 2025

5.0

Pros

Amazing customer service and always improving the product. New features are released often and are well thought out.

Cons

There's nothing I don't like about it! It could certainly use some new features but evertthing it does it does well.

Review Source

VB

Victoria B.  
SR Manager Fraud Ops  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Overall Hiver enhanced the meeting I was in"

September 11, 2025

5.0

Pros

Used Hiver for the first time during a team training event. It was super user friendly, and allowed for an engaging event. Using Hiver within our training session allowed every single person to share thoughts without even having to speak and in turn allowed others to follow along with their internal thought process. It made this super dry meeting way more fun.

Cons

I think there should be a feature that once enabled allows each individual to be auto assigned a color for sticky notes. It took us extra time to grab a color someone else didn't already use.

Review Source

DA

Danial A.  
ZIWO Cloud Contact Center Software  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A unique system to always provide excellent customer service on time."

March 29, 2022

5.0

In order to avoid having to switch between multiple systems to see what messages we had received, Hiver consolidated all of our emails into one platform. This helped us increase our interaction with emails that received us with various content more quickly and efficiently, and also kept us in touch with updates and responses, the matter of which made the processes of following up on customer requests and problems more efficiently, and also the directives of the heads of work were circulated and a more efficient way of distributing information.

Pros

Hiver streamlined the email-based management of support issues, tasks, and client information. Hiver makes email entry in remote offices simple and easy. Allows team members to argue String emails, as well as categorize emails that can be seen by everyone on the team. An email box that is shared by all members of a team helps keep everyone on the same page. Assigning projects to coworkers, tracking their progress, and organizing their workload are all made easier with this tool. Using Hiver, you may work together with colleagues on each customer and keep track of important emails to ensure you don't miss anything.

Cons

In general, there are no negatives affecting the general performance of Hiver, as after completing the training, the team will be able to use it efficiently at their different levels and experience. But the problem remains with the high subscription prices, which are not suitable for small enterprises.

Review Source

JP

Joseph P.  
IT & Finance  
Warehousing  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Where have you been all my life?"

March 16, 2023

5.0

They are fantastic at onboarding. They kept offering follow ups even when everybody was up and using it.

Pros

Hiver channels Google Group emails to tabs in your inbox. They are organized separately from your regular inbox and from each other. As emails come into groups you are a member of they can be assigned to users in that group. Emails can be passed back and forth, commented on, tagged etc. They can even be moved to another group.

Cons

I have no complaints about the functionality of Hiver. They seem to have thought of everything. They are working on enhancing their SF functionality and I am looking forward to that.

Review Source

MK

Mark K.  
Sales Director  
Wholesale  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Hiver user of 6-7 years."

June 14, 2023

5.0

Pros

Hiver has significantly improved our internal collaboration. Easy integration with Google Workspace, shared labels and shared mailboxes are allowing team members to find any relevant emails they may be looking for based on how our workflows are setup. The analytics on the shared mailboxes provide relevant insights for optimizing our workflows and improving accountability across company. We have been Hiver users for 6-7 years and a happy one, when issues arise support has been fantastic, personable, with timely follow-ups and never dismissing our concerns. In our company every employee uses hiver.

Cons

Usually, it is much easier to find cons in any application, but I find with Hiver to the extent we use it, there is nothing to complain about.

Review Source

sK

satish K.  
Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Technicial Support Manager, providing customer support, resolution to team"

April 10, 2023

5.0

Pros

Hiver is best by this we cannot forget our pending works, its will be easily managed.

Cons

Nothing for now, but if in future there is anything else. sure let you know the same.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Freelancer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy to manage shared email inbox"

July 2, 2021

5.0

Hiver can be really helpful when you are using a shared inbox with email address like info@ or sales@. It makes it so simple to assign email to the appropriate team members and you’ll get notified if someone else tries to reply to the same email that you are looking at, avoiding the issue of more than one person replying to the same email.

Pros

This platform helps to organize our influx of emails from clients, etc. This tool makes collaborative teamwork possible. You can leave notes to your colleagues in an email and they can review your response without adding it in the email. You can also leave notes for yourself in an email. The system is easy to use and if you need a shared email box and a multiple-person team to manage support inbox then hiver is your best choice.

Cons

I actually don’t find any issues with using this tool. It’s 100% useful. However, if I was picky I am not a fan of keeping the email in conversation view. It makes a bit hard to read emails in a thread but had to adjust for hiver.

Review Source

AK

Amit K.  
Tech Support manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good ticketing management"

April 7, 2023

5.0

As my opinion, overall a best ticketing management solution.

Pros

I like most in Hiver, the distribution of the tickets.

Cons

The live chat part in average, It should be improve.

Review Source

MS

Meritxell S.  
Team manager  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Colaborattive inboxes and email managing"

March 8, 2023

5.0

Productivity has increased considerably.

Pros

It's incredible easy to setup and get used to work with it. There is no need to train users.Notes on emails or tag another user on it it's very useful.

Cons

Sometimes it's hard to define what you want to have in your main inbox or not.

Alternatives considered

[Drag](https://www.capterra.com/p/173949/Drag/)

Reason for choosing Hiver

It looked easier to be used.

Review Source

Bartek M.  
Operations Manager  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Awesome Product"

September 11, 2019

5.0

Pros

I highly recommend this product for how well it integrates with Gmail / Google Custom Domain Mail. This product has been tremendously helpful in improving our email support and provide the tools necessary for properly tracking support requests and collaborating as a team!

Cons

Honestly, I had to think hard to come up with something I dislike about the product. The only thing may be that the emails synced via the "Shared Mailbox" functionality also show up in search results when you try to search your own mailbox for emails. There is a way around this by using special search criteria, but a generic search will return results from the Shared Mailbox as well as from your own "personal" mailbox.

Review Source

AJ

Amanda J.  
Admin Assitant  
Computer Networking  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Function and Efficiency "

April 4, 2023

5.0

It's been great. We aren't changing anytime soon.

Pros

I like that a team of people on different ends of the world can work together efficiently.

Cons

When we have systems issues and have to contact customer support and they aren't able to help.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Concierge Program Manager  
Internet  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Extremely useful, a little finicky"

December 11, 2020

4.0

The usefulness just can't be beat, despite some challenges, it remains worthewhile

Pros

Hiver has a tremendous amount of useful functionality, specifically for a collective inbox setup. It integrates easily and intuitively with gmail and is easy to operate from the admin pannel

Cons

Customer support is responsive and friendly, but I've found challenges successfully communicating issues and solutions with them. Some of the automated trigger functions, which highly useful, can be a little too finicky to be fully reliable

Reason for choosing Hiver

Price, collective inbox options

Review Source

DR

Dan R.  
Curriculum Designer and Support Specialist  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Check Hiver Out!"

April 4, 2023

4.0

Pros

The ability to co-manage a shared inbox and triage/delegate emails to members was simple and very useful.

Cons

The CSAT responses failed to load consistently, requiring me to refresh my browser tab and try again multiple times. This issue seemed more localized to me than the rest of my teammates though.

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