Hive review

Hive combines task lists with chat, notes and email, which suits teams that would otherwise discuss tasks in a separate messaging app. The free plan allows up to 10 workspace members with unlimited tasks, unlimited collaborative notes, several work views, email in Hive, native chat messaging, 200 MB of storage and 1,000 AI credits a month. Starter costs $5 per user per month on yearly billing and adds unlimited storage, a Gantt view, an in-app calendar, cloud storage integrations, Zoom and Slack from Hive and an AI assistant, but keeps the 10-member cap and allows up to 10 projects. Teams at $12 per user removes the member cap and adds shareable forms, time tracking, portfolios and custom fields, labels and statuses. Hive's pricing page says yearly billing saves 33 percent. The mix of features means more to learn than a plain to-do app, so it fits teams that want one hub for tasks and conversation.

Who it is for

Small teams that want tasks, chat and notes in one place for a low starting price.

Price

Free plan for up to 10 workspace members; Starter $5 per user per month and Teams $12 per user per month on yearly billing.

Starter $5 / month per user Entry-level plan for project management.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Unlimited tasks and collaborative notes on Free
• Native chat messaging and email in Hive on Free
• Gantt view, in-app calendar and Zoom and Slack on Starter
• Shareable forms, time tracking and portfolios on Teams
• Custom fields, labels and statuses on Teams

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free covers up to 10 workspace members
• Strength: Starter at $5 per user adds a Gantt view
• Strength: Chat and email inside the task tool cut app switching
• Weakness: Free storage is 200 MB
• Weakness: Starter keeps the 10-member cap and allows up to 10 projects
• Weakness: Custom fields and time tracking need Teams at $12

Key facts

• Free plan: Up to 10 workspace members, 200 MB storage
• Starter: $5 per user per month, up to 10 projects
• Teams: $12 per user per month, unlimited members
• Yearly billing: Saves 33% versus monthly

Where it ranks

Hive is No. 8 in our Best Task Management Software verdict.