No. 13 of 183 ·Project Management Software

Hive

Web · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API · paid plans from $5/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.6

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Hive is ranked #13 of 183 in project management software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, API, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $5/mo.

Hive plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free free forever 1,000 AI credits/month · 200MB storage · up to 10 workspace members · unlimited tasks · unlimited collaborative notes hive.com · 1 Oct 2026

Starter $5/mo per user 3,000 AI credits/month · unlimited storage · up to 10 workspace members · up to 10 projects hive.com · 1 Oct 2026

Teams $12/mo per user 5,000 AI credits/month · unlimited workspace members · flexible add-ons · shareable forms · time tracking · portfolios hive.com · 1 Oct 2026

Enterprise Not published Custom AI credits · Enhanced security and permission controls · Unlimited onboarding · Dedicated Customer Success Manager · Enterprise API · Professional Services hive.com · 20 Sept 2026

Enterprise Not published contact sales custom AI credits · enhanced security and permission controls · unlimited onboarding · dedicated Customer Success Manager · Enterprise API hive.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on project management software

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $5/user/mo
Automation rules: Yes
Time tracking: Yes
Guest access: Yes
Free-plan user limit: 10 users

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The record

Core use: Hive lets teams manage projects, tasks, approvals, billing and related work in one place.
AI capabilities: Hive’s Buzz AI includes AI Mail, meeting Sidekick, project generation, AI proofing and AI dashboards.
Collaboration: Hive Notes provides collaborative documents that teammates can edit in real time before, during and after meetings.
Time management: Hive supports time tracking, resourcing, time and cost reporting, and billable-time submission.
Automation: Hive provides workflow automations inside Hive and across connected apps, including Buzz-built workflows and recurring jobs.
Integrations: Native integrations include Google Drive, Google Calendar, Dropbox, QuickBooks, Zoom, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Outlook Calendar, GitHub and Box.
Developer access: Hive offers a REST API for integrations and Hive Automate for action-and-trigger recipes across cloud and on-premise apps.
Security: Hive says it is SOC2 certified and that its hosting is ISO 27001 accredited.
Privacy compliance: Hive’s security white paper states that Hive complies with GDPR and CCPA and is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant.
Trial terms: For the first two weeks on any Hive plan, users have access to the full feature suite, and no credit card is collected during the trial.
Offline limit: Hive requires a Wi-Fi connection and cannot be used offline.
Support: Users can reach Hive through the in-app question-mark help control or the Hive Help Center.
External-user allowance: When the external-user add-on is purchased, each license includes five external-user licenses for people outside the organization.
Price from: $5/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Project Management Software in 2026#13 of 183
Best Work Management Software in 2026#6 of 48

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Sources

hive.com/features· checked 1 Oct 2026
hive.com/integrations· checked 1 Oct 2026
hive.com/developers· checked 1 Oct 2026
hive.com/policy-documents/security· checked 1 Oct 2026
hive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Hive-Securit· checked 1 Oct 2026
hive.com/pricing· checked 1 Oct 2026
help.hive.com/en/articles/5482128-how-to-access-hive-· checked 1 Oct 2026
help.hive.com/en/articles/2195626-quick-start-guide· checked 1 Oct 2026