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Hives.co vs HYPE Innovation
Both stand on idea management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Hives.co if your organisation needs structured idea evaluation, contributor updates and ways to collect input through mobile devices and workplace tools. Its Core plan is aimed at teams under 500 employees. Organisations needing unlimited scale can consider Enterprise, which includes 10+ managers, unlimited contributors and a personal customer success manager.
Visit Hives.coChoose HYPE if an enterprise team needs connected strategy, idea, innovation, and execution management with configurable workflows. The main reason to look elsewhere is the enterprise subscription starting at €15,000 per year, with final pricing tailored to scope and capabilities.
Visit HYPE InnovationThe facts
| Hives.co | HYPE Innovation | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Core: $795 a year | HYPE enterprise subscription: €15,000 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hives.co | hypeinnovation.com |
| On idea management software | #17 of 33 | #21 of 33 |
Hives.co: what it does well
- Ideas have an owner, stage and next step.
- Contributors can vote, comment and follow progress.
- Ida can summarise submissions and surface themes.
- Microsoft and Google single sign-on are included on every plan.
- Anonymous submissions can be enabled per collection.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Core is limited to 2 managers and 500 contributors.
- The pricing note lists $795/mo (annual).
- Certification and audit status must be requested in writing.
HYPE Innovation: what it does well
- Combines strategy, ideas, initiatives, execution, and results in one platform.
- Tracks idea evaluation, ownership, implementation, and impact.
- Configurable low-code workflows adapt to organizational processes.
- Supports up to 26 interface languages for idea management.
- BI APIs connect initiative data to analytics and data tools.
What to know first
- Enterprise subscription starts at €15,000 per year.
- Final pricing depends on organization needs and selected capabilities.
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