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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 31st, 2026 # Reviews of Hive Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews BL Brooks L Project ManagerRetail, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “What I like most about Hive is its ability to bring project management, team collaboration, and workflow tracking into a single platform.“ June 9, 2026 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 BL Brooks L Project ManagerRetail, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Its Email Notifications help keep teams informed about updates, tasks, and deadlines, making collaboration more efficient.“ June 9, 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 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 Amy M Senior PMMarketing and Advertising, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Heres just a few of the continuous stream of bugs that would suddenly occur, a non-ending assault, boggling comprehension.“ September 18, 2024 BL Brooks L Project ManagerRetail, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Hive provides good VALUE FOR MONEY by combining project management and collaboration tools in one platform.“ June 9, 2026 Amy M Senior PMMarketing and Advertising, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I would contact them for status and find they were not reviewing and often did not have that Hive project open.“ September 18, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 219 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 JF Jeff F. Campaign MAnager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Development Done Very Wrong" May 22, 2024 1.0 Hive more than doubles the amount of tedious, manual data entry required for every project. Most of my team actively avoids using Hive as much as possible. Instead we rely on spreadsheets and email to do literally everything Hive can do but better, faster, and with less training. Then we just mark everything complete in Hive so it looks like we're using it. Pros If you complain about Hive enough you'll get a thirsty email from Hive's \[sensitive content hidden\] asking for free advice. Cons Hive proudly proclaims itself "the world's first democratic project management platform," then goes on to explain, "That means that our product is built by users, for users, via feedback on our Forum." 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. The backlog of bugs that users have reported via their forum is five years long. They have no plans to actually fix anything; instead they're obsessed with addeing "new" features that are really just re-packaged old features that never worked right and still don't. Hive somehow manages to fail at even the simplest functions of basic project management. For example, if the dates for a project shift back a week, you have to manually change the date for every single action and subaction in that project. Unless, that is, you pay for an add-on tool that lets you automate that. But you'll have to program it yourself. And it probably won't work anyway. Because they didn't bother to test if the automate tool and they're using you, the paying user, as a guinea pig. 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 AI Work Platform](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 Sarah H. System Administrator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hive is a fantastic team project management tool" February 14, 2023 4.0 Hive is an excellent piece of project management software for groups whose members come from different industries or departments and don't use the same methodologies. Due to its adaptability and user-specific perspectives, it is well-suited to recording a wide range of information pertaining to teams and their projects. Pros Hive is revolutionary computer program. I am really impressed by what the development team has accomplished with this program: The learning curve is minimal, it offers beautiful Gantt and Kanban views, instant messaging for collaboration, the ability to add comments to tasks and projects, and a fantastic focus mode. Cons There are only a few functions I've seen in other programs that I wish this one had: The ability to specify task progress percentages, partially conceal Kanban columns, and set rules for each column. Switched from [Basecamp](https://www.capterra.com/p/56808/Basecamp/)[Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) Because using Hive, we're able to see the big picture of our projects and keep things organized for more efficient activity execution, both of which have boosted our company's productivity. Review Source Anthony Z. Attorney Law Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Under the radar project and task management system." November 30, 2023 4.0 We were looking for an affordable solution for our project management and we found it in hive. It does "almost" everything we need and we use it on a weekly basis. It helps us keep track of each item that needs to be handled in a particular file. Pros It was pretty simple to onboard our team and also simple to create a workflow system. Cons I think we need a more robust notification system to keep track of project tasks. Switched from [8am MyCase](https://www.capterra.com/p/115613/MyCase/) Needed something less robust and more affordable. Review Source JT Jennifer T. President Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Fantastic Project Management Tool for Agencies" May 7, 2022 4.0 Pros The intuitive nature of Hive's functionality makes it easy for anyone to use and to quick to onboard and learn. The ability to move between different views allows users to the program in their favorite mode. Once you've set up templates it makes building cadenced projects even more simple. Cons I would love to see the ability to quote jobs added to Hive - it would help eliminate another program we use at the Agency. Alternatives considered [monday.com AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) Reason for choosing Hive Monday was too complicated. Switched from [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) Hive was built by Agencies for Agencies and has better functions needed specifically by Agencies. Review Source Response from Hive Technology September 22, 2022 Thanks for the great review, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear Hive helps your team stay organized. CK Christopher K. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Love Hive!!" October 13, 2020 5.0 Organization, costing, task management. The Hive app and mobile are also awesome! Pros We are a small digital marketing firm. We had tried other programs, but Hive had the best package of support, collaboration and work flow! Cons Time tracking needs some work, but that is eclipsed by the wonders of version control and mark up of assets prior to approval. Alternatives considered [monday.com AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/)[Accelo](https://www.capterra.com/p/225762/Accelo/) Reason for choosing Hive Best package of features for the price. The collaboration tool and markup of assets thru the approval process sold us. Switched from [Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/) Trello was getting expensive. We get more with Hive. Review Source RR Riley R. Legal project analyst Legal Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Hive review " February 23, 2026 4.0 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 MD Mitchell D. Program Admin Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Good for project planning" May 2, 2025 4.0 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 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 Grace A. Digital Marketing Analyst Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "It is worth a try." March 5, 2022 4.0 For basic or complex project management it is robust enough in terms of tools and flexibility. It has many functions and the established tasks are accomplished in shorter time frames. Pros It is easy to access as it is compatible with a variety of operating systems. When I start new projects, I can keep track of the ongoing ones. My favorite aspects are the division of projects by phases, the customizable timeline, being able to budget/schedule, and set a defined framework. The labels and colors help me individualize and highlight project phases for a better overview and control. Cons \*Using the mobile version, I see that it limits the functionality and potential of Hive. \*Also there should be clearer tutorials for the initial setup. ...However, once it is all set up, it is very nice to work on projects, but it could save headaches at the beginning. Review Source Response from Hive Technology March 18, 2022 Thanks for leaving this review, Grace! We are so happy to hear that Hive helps you and your team stay on track of projects and tasks. Also, we are re-vamping our onboarding, and your advice helps us during the process! Cheers! GW Glenn W. Quality Manager Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hive Taken to the next level" November 30, 2020 5.0 Hive has been a great help managing sales orders, manufacturing processes, quality inspections right down to shipments. It provides MFT with a live overview of all the various projects running simultaneously by assigning travelers, tasks, additional notes, check off lists all on a daily basis. Pros Know Hive is a Project Management tool MFT has taken it to the next level. We use Hive to following the manufacturing process from start to finish. As the Quality Manager, I use Hive to track scheduled fabrication on a daily basis. As orders are generated, the fabrication process is tracked throughout the build, to completion. Quality inspections are reported, and documented, then uploaded results so the team can review results. At this point, the jobs are tagged as complete and moved to the next step which is packing and shipping. Cons As sales orders are generated, they are inputted into Hive along with all applicable documents, PO#, drawings, travelers and additional notes is needed. Hive use to be able to open a Autocad file or Solidworks file, but now, the drawing file has to be downloaded then opened. This is an extra step we didnt have to do in the past. The recent update eliminated the ability to open these files from Hive. Review Source Response from Hive Technology March 24, 2021 Hi Glenn! Apologies for the inconvenience. We've set to work righting this error and you should be back to normal within the week. Thanks again! JC James C. Project Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### ""One of the most functional software for project managers and entrepreneurs." " May 31, 2022 4.0 The best thing and the most productive benefit of the hive are that it can alter anything into an engaging task. Thus, with the multiple features and simple interface, this software is bringing a wide range of work opportunities. Hence, to be on track you need such easy-to-use software with the best integration and drag plus drop attributes. In short, the hive is one of the most functional software for entrepreneurs and other users. The easy-to-use keys and appealing dashboard make it quite interesting for users to work. Thus, bring it one and enjoy the unlimited proactive tools. Pros As quoted, this is one of the best and first management platforms supporting democracy. So, this software manages the whole working schedule very well for the users. Thus, you will regulate the timings and working strategies with the help of this tool. Hive helps in the engaging audience and provides productivity with collaborative teamwork. Cons Having no problem is a problem. So, when it comes to hives then a lot of users complain about the notifications that don't pop up while working. Thus, there are many analytical report generation and buffering issues that customers encounter. Review Source Response from Hive Technology September 22, 2022 Thank you for leaving a review, James! We appreciate your support, and are thrilled to hear the benefits your team has seen with Hive. Craig S. Senior Product Operations Specialist Information Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Warehouse Tool - Easy to Query and Integrate" June 4, 2022 5.0 Hive was my first foray into data warehouse tools (other than a super clunky, outdated tool for pulling limited SQL results from a single table at a time). The ability to query across multiple tables, to quickly examine schemas, and to track your previous queries and results was huge in enabling us to experiment with new ways of scripting back-end processes with immediate, hands-on results. It was also able to plug directly into other areas of our workflow without much issue - we pulled data directly from Hive into Tableau, and we queried data from Hive in R to perform QA. Pros Being able to track previous queries and results goes a long way when experimenting with different ways to pull what you want. It's particularly helpful when you're constantly making changes and want to potentially revert to versions that worked. Integrations with tools such as RStudio or Tableau are also relatively easy, making it super convenient to load data directly into dashboards or scripts without worrying about extra tools or ETL processes. Cons Takes a little more work to set up compared to an all-in-one solution (such as AWS, where the various tools are all in a single platform). Review Source Response from Hive Technology September 22, 2022 Thank you for the great review, Craig! We are so glad to hear Hive helps your team stay organized. Cheers! MK Michelle K. Studio Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Overall good, can tell quirks are getting worked out as the product grows and evolves." March 31, 2020 4.0 Overall it has been good. We have watched the program evolve and have definitely noticed improvements in ease of use and functionality. Several questions/ functional issues that I have had and expressed through surveys and chats have been modified/corrected, so it's good to see that the company is actually paying attention to how people are using it. Pros \-Multiple methods of tracking and organizing projects. -Easy for multiple people to see what needs to be done on a project -timelines make is easy to see where a project is going -chats make it easy to keep shared notes available to everybody -The time tracking feature is a nice addition. We are still getting the hang of using it effectively, but I think it is a good addition. Cons \-Definitely don't like the new blue expansion boxes in the Gnatt view. Too easy to rename/delete something -Can't see my notes on Hive mobile. -Wish the green "complete" mark bubbles could change color depending on what the status of an item is. -I don't understand why the subactions of a phase don't stay condensed/expanded as I left them, instead of randomly expanding/condensing upon close & reopen of a project. -Wish there was an option of deleting all the subactions when a phase is deleted, instead of having them appear in a different phase then have to delete each one manually, individually. -I'm not sure if I'm missing an option, or if there is a bug, but it seems like dependencies don't always make the things they are attached to, move together. Maybe I just need a more through explanation of how the feature works. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Creative Director Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Creative PM Software You've Been Looking For!" July 19, 2022 5.0 Pros Love the ease of use and how simple it is to get started. Its just customizable enough but not so much that it scares you away. Cons Hive seems to be nacent compared to other popular softwares on the market. As they grow I hope the solve some of the missing features. Review Source Response from Hive Technology September 22, 2022 Thank you for leaving us a review! We are happy to hear your team enjoys Hive and benefits from the features. Cheers! FP Francesca P. Digital Marketing Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Brilliant project management tool with enhanced collaboration" January 22, 2024 5.0 Really useful tools at a very reasonable price. Enhances collaboration and comms across the organisation. Pros Love the way this is set up with varied views. Teams view is the most useful for me - I love that you can track actions as they pass between teams. Bonus is that the Gantt does allow a great overview. Cons Not great for time tracking and then getting an overview of your time for the day or week over all projects. Review Source OA Obhioze A. Member Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Superlative and Magnificent Project Management Software." May 3, 2024 5.0 Planning and managing projects with Hive is simple.Team collaborate effectively on projects assignments when using Hive. Pros It is simple to execute projects with Hive and also ensure timely work and project completion.Hive keeps routine tasks and work organized.It is simple to create and assign tasks to team with Hive. Cons I haven't experienced any drawback with Hive as it meets my project management needs. Review Source JG Jon G. Manager Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Amazing Collaborative Project Management Tool " August 23, 2021 5.0 Overall, really like this software for our larger and more complex projects. We have seen an increase in collaboration and information sharing, and a decrease in missed deadlines, confusion, and forgotten tasks. The features are helpful and help users to gain deeper insights into the project. You cna csutomize the interface to suit your needs. HIghly recommend this for any team looking for assistance and a platform to work together. Great Software! Pros This software not only helps to develop collaboration, but also encourages it with its ease of use and features. We use the software across our company to assist with developing workflows for our multistep projects. We can map out our steps, objectives and responsibilities. The multiple view options helps us to look at progress from different perspectives and gauge where we are. Cons Can take some time to get used to and set up. Does require a lot of assistance when introducing the software to beginner users. Doesnt take long after the first few tries. Review Source Response from Hive Technology September 14, 2021 Thank you for this great review, Jon! We are thrilled to know that Hive is helping your team run complex projects with features that are not only useful, but also intuitive. As part of the Hive community, we'd love to hear your ideas and thoughts about how we can build Hive together. Visit our Canny page to let us know what you'd like to see in Hive next! https://hiveteams.canny.io/feature-requests TB Tyler B. Founder Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Hive Changed my life" August 27, 2019 5.0 Pros Hive is the single best end-to-end project management software on the market. I've tried pretty much all of them and they hide critical features behind tiered payment plans unnecessarily. I have team members all across the world and we all use it to stay on top of critical projects daily. I especially love the forms feature for standard or weekly tasks. Every single time I've reached out to customer service regarding questions or issues they've been professional and especially helpful to me. They've always known how to help, gone out of their way to make sure I was satisfied, and given me exactly what I need. In my opinion, Hive knocks every single other task or project management software out of the water. It has increased our productivity, simplified our communication, prevented issues with clients, and given everyone in my company peace of mind. Cons The app for the phone isn't as functional as the desktop app for Mac or the online version. Reason for choosing Hive Their exceptional customer service and robust set of features. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.