Compare Confluence and Hive Team Collaboration Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Free
Confluence
Star Rating
(4,264)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansHive
Star Rating
(658)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Confluence excels in its deep integrations with tools like JIRA and Slack, making it a powerful choice for teams that rely on these platforms for project management and communication. Users appreciate the rich formatting styles and granular permissions, which enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization.
- Users say that Hive stands out for its user-friendly interface, which many find intuitive and easy to navigate. Reviewers highlight how Hive simplifies task management by allowing team members to leave notes and assign tasks, making it easier to track what needs to be done on a daily basis.
- According to verified reviews, Confluence is praised for its ability to centralize team knowledge in a structured way. Users find it particularly beneficial for documenting project requirements and maintaining meeting notes, ensuring that all team members have access to important information at any time.
- Reviewers mention that Hive's ease of setup is a significant advantage, with many users noting that they found the onboarding process straightforward and approachable. This can be particularly appealing for small businesses looking for a quick and hassle-free implementation.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Confluence has a broader market presence and a higher overall satisfaction score, Hive's users report slightly better experiences in areas like support quality and product direction. This suggests that Hive may be more responsive to the needs of its users, especially in smaller business environments.
- Users report that Confluence's robust features for document management and collaboration are key strengths, with many noting its effectiveness in integrating various knowledge-sharing practices. In contrast, while Hive offers solid collaboration tools, some users feel it doesn't match the comprehensive capabilities of Confluence in larger, more complex projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Confluence
Free
Free
10 Users Per Month
Free forever for 10 users
- Pages & Spaces
- Organize & connect work with databases
- Hundreds of templates
Hive
Hive Free
Free
Best for light project management.
- My Actions to-do list
- Unlimited task management
- Gantt, Kanban, summary and calendar views
Free Trial
Confluence
Free Trial is available
Hive
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
3,620
9.2
547
Ease of Use
8.0
3,671
9.1
549
Ease of Setup
8.3
1,170
9.3
271
Ease of Admin
8.0
842
9.1
186
Quality of Support
8.1
2,472
9.3
491
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
760
9.5
186
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
3,564
9.6
523
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
9.4
296
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
296
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
287
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
291
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
261
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
272
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
255
|
Verified
Projects
Not enough data
9.2
262
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
235
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
260
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
270
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
128
Not enough data
8.4
187
Not enough data
8.9
240
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
133
Not enough data
8.3
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
179
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.2
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
211
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
220
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
83
Not enough data
7.2
83
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
7.4
19
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
9.3
69
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Project Management
Not enough data
9.0
71
Not enough data
8.9
71
Not enough data
8.7
67
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.8
68
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.4
66
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.5
46
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
8.8
46
Analytics
Not enough data
9.6
16
Execution
Not enough data
9.8
16
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.8
15
Roadmapping
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.3
15
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
96
Not enough data
8.9
104
Not enough data
8.4
97
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.3
55
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.8
94
Not enough data
9.3
103
Not enough data
8.9
85
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.9
16
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Grammar
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Formatting
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Content
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.2
6
Product Type
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Setup
Not enough data
8.8
79
Not enough data
9.1
83
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.9
91
Management
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
8.5
74
Not enough data
8.0
78
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
51
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Knowledge Pages
8.5
783
Not enough data
8.4
739
Not enough data
8.8
785
Not enough data
8.3
655
Not enough data
7.8
438
Not enough data
8.6
524
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
8.3
675
Not enough data
8.6
780
Not enough data
9.2
860
Not enough data
8.6
794
Not enough data
8.1
484
Not enough data
7.8
423
Not enough data
8.7
523
Not enough data
8.4
485
Not enough data
8.5
449
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
7.7
179
Not enough data
7.6
179
Not enough data
7.6
179
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
9.9
16
Not enough data
9.9
16
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Goal Creation
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
15
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Tasks
Not enough data
9.6
44
Not enough data
9.3
42
Not enough data
9.2
41
Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Kanban Boards
Not enough data
9.4
42
Not enough data
9.5
43
Not enough data
9.7
42
Planning
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
9.0
37
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.4
32
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.7
32
Content Planning
Not enough data
9.4
30
Not enough data
9.4
34
Not enough data
9.6
30
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
9.2
30
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Other Features
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
8.7
29
Login Options
9.4
55
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
Productivity
8.1
40
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
Customization
8.4
43
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
7.9
37
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
Task Creation
Not enough data
9.5
49
Not enough data
9.5
47
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.7
44
Task Management
Not enough data
9.4
49
Not enough data
9.4
47
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
9.1
45
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
18
Not enough data
7.6
18
Automation
8.8
59
9.0
39
8.8
58
8.9
38
8.9
61
8.8
36
Administration
8.9
61
9.0
38
8.7
56
8.6
38
9.2
56
8.9
37
Project management
9.0
58
9.3
37
8.6
58
9.1
39
9.0
59
8.9
41
8.7
57
8.9
38
8.6
55
8.9
37
8.1
54
8.6
36
8.7
58
8.9
38
Workload
8.2
56
8.8
37
8.7
58
8.8
36
8.8
58
8.3
36
8.4
56
8.5
35
Communication & Collaboration
8.9
57
8.7
37
9.3
65
9.0
36
9.2
66
9.3
39
Cost Management
8.2
57
8.2
37
8.3
56
8.1
34
8.1
54
8.1
34
Integration
8.4
53
8.2
35
8.2
56
8.4
34
8.2
55
8.2
35
Generative AI
8.4
55
7.5
17
8.4
54
7.3
17
Agentic AI - Work Management
8.1
50
8.2
10
8.1
51
8.3
10
8.2
51
8.3
10
8.3
51
7.8
10
Communication
7.6
69
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
Content & Documents
9.0
76
Not enough data
9.0
72
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
Controls
8.6
64
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.3
64
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
Project Management
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
9.2
67
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
9.1
68
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
7.6
65
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.1
67
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
7.6
62
Not enough data
8.0
61
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.8
21
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
7.1
8
Sorting & Filtering
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Integrations
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Time Management
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Proofing Features - Online Proofing
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
10
Platform - Online Proofing
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Management and Discovery - IT Documentation
8.4
177
Not enough data
8.5
182
Not enough data
8.5
181
Not enough data
Operations - IT Documentation
8.4
178
Not enough data
8.0
173
Not enough data
8.2
173
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Google Workspace Project Management
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
9.5
56
Not enough data
8.3
50
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
7.4
39
Not enough data
8.1
43
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.1
50
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
9.1
54
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
54
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Confluence and Hive are categorized as Work Management
Unique Categories
Confluence is categorized as Project Collaboration, Knowledge Base, Unified Workspaces, and IT Documentation
Hive is categorized as Marketing Calendar, Business Instant Messaging, Kanban Project Management, Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Workflow Management, AI Writing Assistant, Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools, Project and Portfolio Management, Online Proofing, Online Form Builder, Google Workspace Project Management, Note-Taking Software, Task Management, Time Tracking, Project Management, Marketing Resource Management, and Email Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Confluence
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hive
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
20.9%
Information Technology and Services
19.5%
Internet
6.4%
Financial Services
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.4%
Other
43.2%
Marketing and Advertising
23.2%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Computer Software
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Consumer Services
3.9%
Other
55.6%
Discussions
What is confluence tool used for?
6 Comments
TS
In short, it is a tool to collaborate on content across an organization, track changes/workflows for policies and procedures, and even act as an internal...Read more
Uses for Confluence?
3 Comments
FP
Yes we use it. We have an internal intranet on sharepoint but we use confluence for all our development documentation because it has its tight integration...Read more
What are the characteristics of confluence?
3 Comments
JK
It's a helpful tool for documentation, summaries, and collaboration. Information is organized and surfaced in a comprehensive (but not overwhelming) format....Read more
Can I control who sees what in my Hive workspace?
2 Comments
JH
Yep! And your Admin could set those controls for you if you can't.Read more
How does your pricing work?
1 Comment
Official Response from Hive
Hive costs are priced at $12 per user per month (up to 100 users). You can sign up for a monthly or annual plan. The annual plan comes with an additional 10%...Read more
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