Hive
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All-in-one work operating system for teams
How to Replace HiveOverview
Features
43 features across 16 categories
Access(1)
Access projects and tasks on-the-go with iOS and Android native apps.
Analytics(4)
Track all project changes and team activity with detailed activity logs.
Monitor project progress with percentage completion and status indicators.
Generate custom reports and dashboards to track team performance and project metrics.
View team member workload and capacity to optimize task allocation.
Automation(2)
Automate repetitive tasks with conditional workflows and task automation.
Create tasks that repeat on a schedule to automate recurring work.
Collaboration(4)
Provide clients with view-only access to projects and progress updates.
Store and organize project documents with version control and access permissions.
Attach files, images, and documents directly to tasks for easy access.
Real-time commenting, mentions, and activity feeds for team communication.
Communication(3)
Receive real-time notifications for task updates, mentions, and deadlines.
Create and share regular status updates with stakeholders and team members.
Internal messaging and chat channels for real-time team communication.
Core(2)
Create and manage projects with customizable workflows and templates.
Organize tasks with multiple views including list, board, timeline, and calendar.
Customization(4)
White-label Hive with custom domain, logo, and branding for client-facing use.
Create custom fields to track project-specific metadata and information.
Create reusable task templates with predefined subtasks and custom fields.
Use pre-built project and task templates to standardize processes across teams.
Data(1)
Export project data and reports in CSV or PDF formats for external analysis.
Finance(2)
Track project budgets and actual spending against allocated budgets.
Generate invoices based on time tracked and project expenses.
Integration(2)
Programmatic access to Hive data and functionality for custom integrations.
Trigger external actions when specific events occur in Hive projects.
Organization(3)
Manage multiple independent workspaces for different organizations or departments.
Set and visualize task priorities to focus team efforts on critical work.
Break down complex tasks into smaller subtasks with individual tracking.
Planning(4)
Set task dependencies to manage workflow sequencing and critical path analysis.
Assign and track due dates with visual indicators for overdue and upcoming tasks.
Gain visibility across multiple projects and strategic initiatives at enterprise level.
Allocate team members to projects and view resource capacity and utilization.
Productivity(3)
Perform batch actions on multiple tasks such as status updates and assignments.
Set task reminders to ensure deadlines and important milestones are not missed.
Track billable and non-billable time spent on tasks and projects.
Security(3)
Detailed audit trail of all user actions for compliance and security tracking.
Enable single sign-on with SAML and OAuth for enterprise security.
Control access levels with granular permission settings at project and team level.
Views(3)
Manage tasks and deadlines using an integrated calendar interface.
Plan and track project timelines with interactive Gantt chart visualization.
Visualize workflow progress with customizable kanban board columns and swim lanes.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Basic project management for small teams
Teams
Popular- ✓Core collaboration and project management
Business
- ✓Advanced reporting
- ✓time tracking
- ✓and resources
Enterprise
- ✓Custom solutions with dedicated support
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Buying Hive saves ~$31,560 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 43 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
28 known integrations