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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Microsoft Project

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Project is a project management software. It provides core PM functionality, including agile workflow support and resource management. Project can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise.

    $120

    per year per user

    Pricing
    HiveMicrosoft Project
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    Lite
    $24
    per month per user
    Growth
    $34
    per month per user
    Pro
    $59
    per month per user
    Elite
    Contact Sales
    Project Server
    $0
    Planner Plan 1
    $10
    per month per user
    Planner and Project Plan 3
    $30
    per month per user
    Planner and Project Plan 5
    $55
    per month per user
    Project Standard 2024
    $679.99
    one-time fee per installation
    Project Professional 2024
    $1,129.99
    one-time fee per installation
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HiveMicrosoft Project
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsA discount is offered for annual pricing.Plans are billed annually.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    HiveMicrosoft Project
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    Hive Technology
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    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    92%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    87%
    Would buy again
    41 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    91%
    Delivers good value for the price
    10 Answers
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    42 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    44 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    78%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    34 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    34 Answers
    Features
    HiveMicrosoft Project
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Hive and Microsoft Project
    Feature
    Hive
    9.1
    15 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Microsoft Project
    8.0
    111 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Task Management9.015 Ratings8.2110 Ratings
    Resource Management9.015 Ratings7.7107 Ratings
    Gantt Charts10.014 Ratings9.0107 Ratings
    Scheduling7.014 Ratings8.5109 Ratings
    Workflow Automation9.014 Ratings10.083 Ratings
    Team Collaboration10.015 Ratings7.298 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology10.012 Ratings4.383 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology8.011 Ratings7.883 Ratings
    Document Management10.013 Ratings9.077 Ratings
    Email integration10.013 Ratings5.082 Ratings
    Mobile Access8.011 Ratings10.067 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking10.09 Ratings10.073 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management10.011 Ratings7.364 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management7.09 Ratings7.486 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Hive and Microsoft Project
    Feature
    Hive
    7.0
    12 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Microsoft Project
    8.6
    79 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Quotes/estimates7.010 Ratings7.355 Ratings
    Invoicing7.07 Ratings10.045 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting7.010 Ratings7.276 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software7.09 Ratings10.050 Ratings
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    HiveMicrosoft Project
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (15 ratings)
    8.2
    (111 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.7
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.4
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (34 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HiveMicrosoft Project
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Project Online is suited to Turnkey Projects where more Collaboration is required in Project Progress monitoring, risk assessment and conveying, issue recording and tracking. It is less appropriate when ERP Suites other than MS Dynamics are used, i.e when Enterprises need to integrate Finance / Accounting with It and having straight project management workflow
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    Pros
    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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    Microsoft
    • I love the Gantt Chart that Microsoft Project offers me, because it provides me with a view from various aspects, it provides me with exact details about the fulfillment of tasks over a period of time, it also allows me to make comparisons with the necessary data and the fulfilled data. by the employees, in order to know exactly if the project's expectations have been met.
    • I love the Gantt Chart that Microsoft Project offers me, because it provides me with a view from various aspects, it provides me with exact details about the fulfillment of tasks over a period of time, it also allows me to make comparisons with the necessary data and the fulfilled data by the employees, in order to know exactly if the project's expectations have been met.
    • The alert system for the fulfillment and delay of assignments is perfect. Microsoft Project allows me to configure the task system, I can assign the necessary tasks to fulfill the project, and the software alerts me immediately if the managers are fulfilling the assignments.
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    Cons
    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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    Microsoft
    • Seems overly complicated for users sometimes in using Project and its functionalities
    • Hard to share files for those folks who do not have MS Project, and then have to print out for them
    • Can be confusing since it looks and feels like MS Excel
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Hive Technology
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    I like using Microsoft Project. It simplifies building a schedule
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    Usability
    Hive Technology
    Its a easy tool, the best way to organize the workflow but has room for more improvements.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft
    Project is easy to operate because data could be inserted, changed and
    deleted like you are in an Excel timesheet. Besides, it provides a great
    level of automation beween his fields allowing few data changes. Also, its
    funcionalities are well defined and grouped in upper menus, so you can find a
    funcionality quickly
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    Support Rating
    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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    Microsoft
    Microsoft in recent years has transformed itself and gives a positive feeling when one interacts with the company. The company is focusing on its customers and willing to go extra mile to make customers happy.The company continues to invest in its products and bringing new features from time to time. Overall it is a positive feeling to be associated with such an iconic company.
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    Implementation Rating
    Hive Technology
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    I wasn't part of it so I don't know
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Microsoft
    While many of the above tools are extremely well-versed, Microsoft Project's largest advantage comes from it being related to the largest business productivity company in the world. Project does have its sharing limitations - but regardless, offers one of the most robust tools in the market today. Microsoft Project is built with large-scale projects in mind but is more than up to the task for smaller projects as well. However, there are options available (especially cloud-based options) that may be more fitting for higher-level projects that do not require going into the weeds.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Microsoft
    • Project saved me, as the project manager, countless hours of digging through tickets and schedules to plan everything out. It also saved me time in adjusting the project triangle as needed, since it does so much automatically.
    • It is costly, and since it requires extensive training to master, it's not just the high licensing cost that you need to take into account.
    • The reporting features - even just printing out Gantt charts - makes it far easier to communicate with stakeholders. That means less time for PMs doing all of this manually, and it means less follow-up questions and delays moving forward.
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