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Hive

by Hive · New York, United States · Since 2015

Project management with chat.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is Hive?

Hive is team chat & collaboration from Hive, based in New York, United States and has been building software since 2015. Project management with chat.

Team collaboration tools provide channels, direct messages, file sharing and integrations so work conversations leave WhatsApp. Suites such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 bundle chat; dedicated products compete on search, threads and integrations.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available
  • +Free trial available
  • +Android and iOS apps published by the vendor
  • +Developer API documented on the official site
  • +Integrations directory on the official site

What to watch out for

  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Hive at a glance

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Hive features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Hive adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Channels, threads and DMs
  • Video and voice huddles
  • File sharing and search
  • App integrations and bots
  • Guest access for clients
  • Wikis and knowledge bases
  • Mobile apps with notifications control
  • Admin controls and compliance
  • Free plan to start without a card

Hive pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Hive charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on hive.com.

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Specifications

Category
Team chat & collaboration
Vendor
Hive
Headquarters
New York, United States
Founded
2015
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Hive — frequently asked questions

Where is the Hive login page?+

Hive's login is at https://app.hive.com/signin, linked from its official website.

How do I sign up for Hive?+

New accounts are created at https://app.hive.com/join on Hive's official site.

How much does Hive cost?+

Hive publishes its plans at https://hive.com/pricing. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Hive have a free trial?+

Yes. Hive's official site offers a free trial.

Does Hive have a mobile app?+

Yes. Hive's official website links to its Android and iOS app.

What is Hive?+

Hive is team chat & collaboration by Hive. Project management with chat.

How much does Hive cost?+

Hive has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Hive offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Hive offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Hive made in India?+

No. Hive is developed by Hive in New York, United States.

Who is Hive best suited for?+

Hive suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for team chat & collaboration.

What are the best alternatives to Hive?+

Popular alternatives in team chat & collaboration include Zoho Cliq, Zoho Connect, Flock. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Hive deployed?+

Hive is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Hive

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Hive · New York, United States · Founded 2015 · 1 product in our catalogue

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