Bitrix24 vs Hive Comparison
Compare Bitrix24 vs Hive features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
Bitrix24
6.8/10
All-in-one workspace that combines tasks and projects, CRM, chat and video calls, documents and HR tools, priced as a flat monthly fee per organization.
Hive
6.4/10
Project management platform with multiple project views, built-in chat and email, automations, time tracking and AI credits, aimed at small and mid-sized teams.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $69/mo Basic | $5/user/mo Starter |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $144/mo Standard | Free Free |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Client collaboration | ||
| Collaboration tools | ||
| Gantt charts | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Scheduling | ||
| Task lists | ||
| Task management | ||
| Team messaging | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Timeline view | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| Docs | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Knowledge base | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
Bitrix24 vs Hive cost by team size
Hive costs less up to 10 users; Bitrix24 costs less from 25 users.
| Team size | Bitrix24 | Hive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $69/moBasic | FreeFree |
| 5 users | $69/moBasic | FreeFree |
| 10 users | $144/moStandard | FreeFree |
| 25 users | $144/moStandard | $300/moTeams |
| 50 users | $144/moStandard | $600/moTeams |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Bitrix24
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for mid-market (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (7/10 vs 5/10)
Why choose Hive
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs $144/mo
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Support score (6/10 vs 5/10)
Pros & Cons
Bitrix24
Pros
- Pricing is a flat fee per organization, so Professional covers 100 users for $199 a month billed annually, which reviewers single out for value.
- Task views include list, Kanban, Gantt, calendar and Scrum, plus task templates with subtasks and checklists.
- A full CRM, telephony, chat and video calls are built in, so sales and delivery teams can work on one platform.
- Collabs give clients and freelancers controlled access to project spaces.
Cons
- Reviewers often describe a crowded interface and a steep learning curve, and training is usually needed.
- Some users report slow loading, especially with large or complex workflows.
- Support gets mixed reviews, and some customers say issues can take days to resolve.
- Task time tracking, task automation and analytics require Professional or higher.
- Monthly billing costs about 40 percent more than annual billing on every paid plan.
Hive
Pros
- Chat, email inside the app, notes and tasks sit in one workspace, so small teams need fewer separate tools.
- The free plan allows up to 10 members, and Starter costs only 5 USD per user per month.
- Kanban, Gantt, table and calendar views let each team member plan the same project their own way; reviewers often praise the Gantt view.
- The vendor lists SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR and CCPA compliance.
Cons
- Proofing, timesheets, resourcing, advanced dashboards and SSO are each separate per-user add-ons, which inflates the real cost.
- Starter caps workspaces at 10 members and 10 projects, and the free plan has only 200MB of storage.
- Reviewers report delayed notifications and problems with the mobile app.
- Some users find the interface hard to navigate at first.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Bitrix24 scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 6.8/10 against 6.4/10 for Hive. The largest gap is in Cost: 8/10 for Bitrix24 and 6/10 for Hive.
Hive costs less for 10 users: free on its Free plan, against about $144/mo on its Standard plan for Bitrix24, billed monthly.
Yes, both Bitrix24 and Hive have a free plan.
Bitrix24 is the better fit for enterprise: we rate it 7/10 for them, against 5/10 for Hive.
