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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
Free
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,158)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
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Star Rating
(655)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.9% 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.
- Users report that Google Workspace excels in mobile application performance, scoring 9.0, while Hive's mobile app received a lower score of 7.8. Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's mobile features allow for seamless access to documents and collaboration on-the-go, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize mobility.
- Reviewers mention that Hive shines in quality of support, achieving a score of 9.3 compared to Google Workspace's 8.6. Users on G2 appreciate Hive's responsive customer service and personalized assistance, which they find particularly helpful for small businesses navigating the software.
- Users say that Google Workspace offers superior audio and video conferencing capabilities, both scoring 9.0, while Hive's scores are lower at 8.3 and 8.1 respectively. Reviewers highlight Google Meet's integration with other Google services as a significant advantage for virtual meetings.
- Reviewers mention that Hive has a slight edge in file sharing, scoring 9.0 compared to Google Workspace's 8.7. Users report that Hive's intuitive file sharing features make collaboration easier, especially for teams that frequently share large files.
- Users on G2 report that Google Workspace's web application is highly rated at 9.1, while Hive's web app scores 9.2. Reviewers appreciate Hive's user-friendly interface, but some users feel that Google Workspace's suite of tools provides a more comprehensive experience for productivity.
- Reviewers mention that both products have a strong focus on integrations, with Hive scoring 8.9 and Google Workspace at 8.7. Users say that Hive's ability to connect with various third-party applications enhances its functionality, making it a versatile choice for businesses looking to streamline their workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Workspace
Business Starter
$6.00
Per Month
- Custom and secure business email
- 100 participant video meetings
- 30 GB storage per user
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
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Hive
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,396
9.2
548
Ease of Use
9.3
37,612
9.1
550
Ease of Setup
9.2
9,556
9.3
272
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,172
9.0
181
Quality of Support
8.6
29,798
9.3
492
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,496
9.4
181
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,123
9.6
524
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
7977
Not enough data
9.1
8032
Not enough data
9.0
8121
Not enough data
8.9
8165
Not enough data
9.0
7760
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.5
116
Not enough data
7.7
116
Not enough data
7.8
115
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
7553
Not enough data
9.4
8336
Not enough data
9.2
7857
Not enough data
8.8
6837
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
6012
Not enough data
8.9
5841
Not enough data
9.1
5798
Not enough data
8.4
6282
Not enough data
8.7
5285
Not enough data
9.1
6400
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
2126
Not enough data
8.8
1730
Not enough data
8.8
1655
Not enough data
8.8
1495
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
Not enough data
9.4
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
291
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
295
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
233
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
276
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
259
|
Verified
Projects
Not enough data
9.2
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
240
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
221
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
264
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
274
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
132
Not enough data
8.4
192
Not enough data
8.8
243
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
137
Not enough data
8.4
205
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
183
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.2
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
215
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
174
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
185
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
225
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
86
Not enough data
7.2
87
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.6
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
7.4
21
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
9.3
72
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Project Management
Not enough data
9.0
74
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.7
70
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
8.8
71
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.4
69
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
8.8
49
Analytics
Not enough data
9.5
18
Execution
Not enough data
9.7
18
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
9.7
17
Roadmapping
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
9.3
17
Business Instant Messaging
8.7
2093
9.1
98
8.8
2224
8.9
106
8.7
2042
8.5
99
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2184
8.4
55
9.0
2220
8.3
57
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2265
7.9
96
9.1
2334
9.2
105
8.7
1884
8.9
87
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
255
8.9
18
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
249
8.8
16
8.2
248
8.8
18
8.2
247
8.6
17
8.3
246
8.8
17
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
136
9.0
10
8.3
135
9.3
10
Grammar
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Formatting
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Content
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Product Type
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Setup
Not enough data
8.8
81
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
8.6
87
Not enough data
8.9
92
Management
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
8.0
80
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
53
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.0
14
Presenter Tools
8.9
2787
Not enough data
8.4
2395
Not enough data
8.2
2275
Not enough data
8.7
2689
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3047
Not enough data
9.0
3108
Not enough data
9.1
3200
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.7
2453
Not enough data
8.5
2529
Not enough data
9.1
2828
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.2
184
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1796
Not enough data
8.8
1790
Not enough data
9.5
1816
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
1684
Not enough data
8.1
1688
Not enough data
8.3
1621
Not enough data
9.4
1785
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
1583
Not enough data
9.1
1686
Not enough data
9.4
1718
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
529
Not enough data
8.1
519
Not enough data
7.7
515
Not enough data
8.4
522
Not enough data
7.3
507
Not enough data
8.1
514
Not enough data
7.9
511
Not enough data
Calculating
8.9
1834
Not enough data
8.9
1729
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
1706
Not enough data
8.9
1768
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
1710
Not enough data
9.4
1850
Not enough data
8.9
1766
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
1569
Not enough data
9.2
1773
Not enough data
9.1
1791
Not enough data
9.5
1876
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
9.0
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
Applications
9.3
1307
Not enough data
9.1
1248
Not enough data
8.4
1204
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.3
1292
Not enough data
8.9
1180
Not enough data
9.3
1275
Not enough data
Management
9.2
1260
Not enough data
9.1
1227
Not enough data
9.5
1268
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
7.9
361
Not enough data
8.1
363
Not enough data
Tasks
Not enough data
9.6
46
Not enough data
9.3
44
Not enough data
9.2
43
Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Kanban Boards
Not enough data
9.4
44
Not enough data
9.5
45
Not enough data
9.7
44
Planning
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
9.0
39
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.3
34
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
8.7
36
Content Planning
Not enough data
9.4
34
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.5
34
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
9.2
34
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Other Features
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.8
33
Task Creation
Not enough data
9.4
49
Not enough data
9.4
48
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
8.6
45
Task Management
Not enough data
9.4
50
Not enough data
9.3
48
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
9.1
46
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.6
19
Automation
Not enough data
9.0
42
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.7
39
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
8.9
40
Project management
Not enough data
9.2
40
Not enough data
8.9
42
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.8
41
Workload
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.6
38
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
9.2
42
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.2
40
Not enough data
8.1
37
Not enough data
8.2
37
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.2
38
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
7.5
20
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5906
Not enough data
9.0
4160
Not enough data
8.3
3625
Not enough data
9.0
4212
Not enough data
8.9
3943
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5769
Not enough data
8.5
5147
Not enough data
8.8
5441
Not enough data
9.2
4148
Not enough data
Software Type
9.0
5726
Not enough data
9.2
4218
Not enough data
8.9
3790
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.0
352
Not enough data
8.0
355
Not enough data
8.1
351
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.0
1010
Not enough data
9.0
1035
Not enough data
8.4
990
Not enough data
8.9
1008
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.5
862
Not enough data
8.4
911
Not enough data
8.6
909
Not enough data
8.4
753
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.8
991
Not enough data
8.4
759
Not enough data
9.0
968
Not enough data
9.0
964
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.2
77
Not enough data
8.0
76
Not enough data
8.1
76
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.2
1424
Not enough data
9.1
1395
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.2
1435
Not enough data
9.1
1399
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
1219
Not enough data
8.6
1274
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
1337
Not enough data
8.9
1316
Not enough data
8.9
1325
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
1365
Not enough data
8.7
1222
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
733
Not enough data
8.1
739
Not enough data
8.0
734
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
8.0
283
Not enough data
Design
8.7
1379
Not enough data
8.5
1387
Not enough data
8.4
1380
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1476
Not enough data
9.3
1459
Not enough data
File Types
9.2
1472
Not enough data
9.0
1442
Not enough data
8.7
1202
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
9.1
1453
Not enough data
8.9
1406
Not enough data
9.2
1475
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
9.2
1410
Not enough data
8.9
1273
Not enough data
9.0
1349
Not enough data
Operating System
9.1
1319
Not enough data
9.0
1297
Not enough data
8.3
1057
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
721
Not enough data
8.5
711
Not enough data
7.9
705
Not enough data
8.1
706
Not enough data
8.0
700
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.9
273
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.8
23
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
7.5
10
Sorting & Filtering
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Integrations
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Time Management
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Generative AI
8.3
803
Not enough data
8.3
800
Not enough data
8.1
797
Not enough data
7.9
299
Not enough data
8.3
298
Not enough data
8.0
294
Not enough data
Proofing Features - Online Proofing
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
12
Platform - Online Proofing
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
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
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
7.9
74
Not enough data
Customizations
8.4
425
Not enough data
8.8
427
Not enough data
8.4
393
Not enough data
8.5
403
Not enough data
Growth
8.4
334
Not enough data
8.5
360
Not enough data
8.5
337
Not enough data
8.1
319
Not enough data
8.6
343
Not enough data
Content
8.9
387
Not enough data
8.8
401
Not enough data
8.7
397
Not enough data
8.4
142
Not enough data
Support
8.4
149
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
9.4
59
Not enough data
8.3
53
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
7.9
46
Not enough data
7.5
42
Not enough data
8.0
46
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.1
53
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.1
57
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
57
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
53
Not enough data
8.5
42
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Workspace and Hive are categorized as Business Instant Messaging and Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Google Workspace is categorized as Screen Sharing, Spreadsheets, Website Builder, Presentation, Document Creation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, Calendar, Email, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Hive is categorized as Marketing Calendar, Work Management, 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, Task Management, Time Tracking, Project Management, Marketing Resource Management, and Email Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Workspace
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
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Education Management
8.4%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
62.9%
Marketing and Advertising
23.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Computer Software
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Consumer Services
4.1%
Other
55.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Internet Connection
25 Comments
LG
Yes it working on it asap it will be clear..Read more
Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?
21 Comments
JB
Yes. On the bottom right, you'll see "Present your screen" and next to it "..." Those 3 dots give you access to screen settings. You can change to tile mode,...Read more
Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?
17 Comments
JD
Yes. When a Google Drive document is shared to your Gmail, you can save it to your Drive. When you open the document, it will open in a separate tab. You...Read more
Can I control who sees what in my Hive workspace?
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JH
Yep! And your Admin could set those controls for you if you can't.Read more
How does your pricing work?
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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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