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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Buildertrend

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/ABuilderTrend is a construction management system. It includes functionality for pre-sale, project management, financial management, and customer management processes. It also provides mobile accessibility.N/A

    Hive

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AHive Technology offers their eponymous project management and process management application, providing integrations with many popularly used applications for productivity, cloud storage, and collaboration.

    $24

    per month per user

    Pricing
    BuildertrendHive
    Editions & Modules
    Core Subscription
    Contact for quote
    per year
    Premium
    Contact for quote
    per month
    Premium
    Contact for quote
    Free
    $0
    Lite
    $24
    per month per user
    Growth
    $34
    per month per user
    Pro
    $59
    per month per user
    Elite
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BuildertrendHive
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—A discount is offered for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    BuildertrendHive
    Considered Both Products
    Buildertrend
    No answer on this topic
    Hive Technology
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    86%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    92%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    83%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    91%
    Delivers good value for the price
    10 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    57%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    4 Answers
    78%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    71%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Features
    BuildertrendHive
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Buildertrend and Hive
    Feature
    Buildertrend
    4.3
    8 Ratings
    56% below category average
    Hive
    -
    Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing1.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing2.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists2.28 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation6.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Jobsite reports9.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing2.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools8.25 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals4.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    As-built drawings8.74 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app1.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Submittal design and management3.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Buildertrend and Hive
    Feature
    Buildertrend
    1.2
    7 Ratings
    145% below category average
    Hive
    -
    Ratings
    Takeoff tools1.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing1.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases1.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator1.17 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bid creation2.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Buildertrend and Hive
    Feature
    Buildertrend
    -
    Ratings
    Hive
    9.1
    15 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings9.015 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings9.015 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings10.014 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings7.014 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings9.014 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings10.015 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings8.011 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings8.011 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings7.09 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Buildertrend and Hive
    Feature
    Buildertrend
    -
    Ratings
    Hive
    7.0
    12 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings7.010 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings7.07 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings7.010 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings7.09 Ratings
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    BuildertrendHive
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (11 ratings)
    9.0
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    9.7
    (4 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.4
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BuildertrendHive
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Buildertrend
    Buildertrend was made for a specific industry (building) and so I would recommend it to anyone in that industry, with the exception of Sales and Marketing. But for everything else from the financing to the permitting to the construction and all else, Buildertrend is exactly what our team has used and will ALWAYS use. Even with our decision to use other systems for Sales and Marketing, we have never given one thought to taking Buildertrend out of our process. We will always be with Buildertrend.
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    Hive Technology
    Hive is a powerful tool for data analysis and management that is well-suited for a wide range of scenarios. Here are some specific examples of scenarios where Hive might be particularly well-suited: Data warehousing: Hive is often used as a data warehousing platform, allowing users to store and analyze large amounts of structured and semi-structured data. It is especially good at handling data that is too large to be stored and analyzed on a single machine, and supports a wide variety of data formats. Batch processing: Hive is designed for batch processing of large datasets, making it well-suited for tasks such as data ETL (extract, transform, load), data cleansing, and data aggregation.Simple queries on large datasets: Hive is optimized for simple queries on large datasets, making it a good choice for tasks such as data exploration and summary statistics. Data transformation: Hive allows users to perform data transformations and manipulations using custom scripts written in Java, Python, or other programming languages. This can be useful for tasks such as data cleansing, data aggregation, and data transformation. On the other hand, here are some specific examples of scenarios where Hive might be less appropriate: Real-time queries: Hive is a batch-oriented system, which means that it is designed to process large amounts of data in a batch mode rather than in real-time. While it is possible to use Hive for real-time queries, it may not be the most efficient choice for this type of workload. Complex queries: Hive is optimized for simple queries on large datasets, but may struggle with more complex queries or queries that require multiple joins or subqueries.Very large datasets: While Hive is designed to scale horizontally and can handle large amounts of data, it may not scale as well as some other tools for very large datasets or complex workloads.
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    Pros
    Buildertrend
    • Manages in one place - crucial for organization.
    • Professional, across the board it provides companies with a seamlessly organized and flawless presentation - to subs/vendors/owners/etc.
    • Time Saver - you don't have to dig around through files/create templates/flip through your contact binder - it's all there.
    • Practical tools- designed for contractors. You get what you need - period.
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    Hive Technology
    • Simplicity, it offers a clean environment without risking the outcome. An example of this are the timesheets that allow a fast way to keep track of progress
    • Interaction, the different options make it faster and easier to interact and collaborate in the development of a product. An example of this would be Hive Notes for meetings
    • The different visualisations it offers allow to explore the best ways to affront your projects. I really like the Gantt mappings view to understand who can be contacted at each point
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    Cons
    Buildertrend
    • Onsite consultants. There is a demand for this service that is great enough to allow outside BuilderTrend Super-Users like me to partner with BuilderTrend and make this a reality.
    • As their company grows, their support needs to grow as well.
    • Provide incentives for Super Users that are helping BuilderTrend acquire new business. Advocates should be their best friend.
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    Hive Technology
    • Organizing tasks by assignees could be better. It's a little cumbersome to check off each person you want. Can you group these?
    • I don't really use any view besides task view. Is there something better I could be using?
    • It would be nice if attachments showed up in a nicer format, maybe with a preview?
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    Usability
    Buildertrend
    Its simple to use and intuitive. The level of support that we have from online videos, to access to customer support, and the ability to call anyone at anytime on the main line has been invaluable to utilize and not get stuck on something you don't know yet. We've never not had anyone that couldn't respond in time for us.
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    Hive Technology
    Its a easy tool, the best way to organize the workflow but has room for more improvements.
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    Support Rating
    Buildertrend
    I highly recommend. The only suggestion I have would be to offer a free trial. They do offer a 30 day money back guarantee. The price point isn't daunting if you have had a 100 % no strings attached/no effort to cancel or try to remember to get your money back - no strings attached chance to try out the product. Especially for such a big purchase decision, I think Buildertrend would see an incredible increase in sales. They have the value and companies just need a chance to see it first hand.
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    Hive Technology
    Our CSR is easily accessible and they have support built into the app itself. They also have a pretty robust support site. We also took advantage of the free trial and learned so much by putting Hive through the paces and figuring out the best way to mold it to our needs.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Buildertrend
    The program has outstanding customer service. With project scheduling, project management, financial management, customer management, and service management capabilities in a single suite, there's really not much this program can't do! Owners generally love the use of this software as well, giving them the ability to view daily logs, photos, schedules, etc.
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    Hive Technology
    Hive is a bit different than Jira and Monday, which I used mostly. Overall does a great job managing project and helps with team communication. Removes dependency of asking team members for updates by going to conference rooms. With Hive, the team updates the status, and we can easily track it.
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    Return on Investment
    Buildertrend
    • The prior year cost me roughly $4300, which was barely reasonable for my volume. Some clients liked the format, some hated it and didn't participate. In my experience, few subcontractors or suppliers embraced the program, severely limiting the effectiveness.
    • For the coming year the fees would have exceeded $17,000, far too much for a program with limited client, employee, and subcontractor appeal with as small a volume as I have.
    • Honestly, for the last year, I feel they've been a burning tire hung around my neck and I regret not cancelling them in early 2019, I'd have $10,000 more in my pocket and no significant negative impact.
    • I did appreciate the daily log as a way to report on progress, but less than half my clients made use of this option.
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    Hive Technology
    • Workflow Management will help you better move your projects along which saves time and money.
    • Time tracking will allow you to better manage the hours and keep your contractors accountable.
    • Overall visibility of projects allow you to keep your margins down and combat "bleeding" and hidden costs or surprises.
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    ScreenShots

    Buildertrend Screenshots

    Screenshot of the homeowner portalScreenshot of a summary pageScreenshot of the scheduling interface & Gantt chartScreenshot of photos

    Hive Screenshots

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