Compare Google Workspace and Hive Team Collaboration Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
Free
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,597)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansHive
Star Rating
(659)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Workspace excels in providing a comprehensive suite of tools, integrating email, documents, storage, and meetings all in one platform. Users appreciate the efficiency it brings, allowing for real-time collaboration in Docs, Sheets, and Slides, which enhances team productivity.
- Users say that Hive is user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy to navigate and set up. Many find it helpful for day-to-day tasks, such as leaving notes and assigning tasks, which simplifies project management and communication within teams.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with many highlighting the intuitive onboarding experience that helps new users get started without significant hurdles.
- According to verified reviews, while Hive offers a free entry-level price that attracts small businesses, Google Workspace's robust features and higher overall satisfaction ratings make it a more appealing choice for those looking for a comprehensive solution.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Google Workspace's mobile application is well-received, providing a seamless experience for users on the go, whereas Hive's mobile experience has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it less effective.
- Users report that while Hive has strong support and product direction, Google Workspace's extensive feature set and integration capabilities often lead to a more versatile experience, particularly for teams that rely on collaboration and communication tools.
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
37,723
9.2
548
Ease of Use
9.3
37,944
9.1
550
Ease of Setup
9.3
9,868
9.3
272
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,291
9.1
187
Quality of Support
8.6
30,087
9.3
492
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,614
9.5
187
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,447
9.6
524
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
8024
Not enough data
9.1
8078
Not enough data
9.1
8165
Not enough data
8.9
8206
Not enough data
9.0
7796
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.8
139
Not enough data
8.1
143
Not enough data
8.2
139
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
7585
Not enough data
9.4
8396
Not enough data
9.2
7901
Not enough data
8.8
6865
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
6048
Not enough data
9.0
5871
Not enough data
9.1
5825
Not enough data
8.4
6309
Not enough data
8.7
5307
Not enough data
9.1
6432
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
2148
Not enough data
8.8
1744
Not enough data
8.8
1668
Not enough data
8.8
1510
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
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
8.8
2113
9.1
96
8.8
2238
8.9
104
8.7
2057
8.4
97
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2198
8.4
53
9.0
2244
8.3
55
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2283
7.8
94
9.1
2353
9.3
103
8.7
1897
8.9
85
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.4
270
8.9
16
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
264
8.7
14
8.3
263
8.8
16
8.3
261
8.7
15
8.4
262
8.8
15
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
151
9.2
8
8.4
149
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
Presenter Tools
8.9
2839
Not enough data
8.4
2444
Not enough data
8.3
2329
Not enough data
8.7
2740
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3111
Not enough data
9.0
3168
Not enough data
9.1
3277
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.8
2512
Not enough data
8.6
2587
Not enough data
9.1
2885
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.5
239
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1832
Not enough data
8.8
1827
Not enough data
9.5
1862
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.7
1717
Not enough data
8.1
1718
Not enough data
8.3
1651
Not enough data
9.4
1828
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1619
Not enough data
9.2
1720
Not enough data
9.4
1768
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
564
Not enough data
8.2
553
Not enough data
7.7
550
Not enough data
8.5
558
Not enough data
7.3
540
Not enough data
8.2
548
Not enough data
7.9
547
Not enough data
Calculating
9.0
1875
Not enough data
8.9
1766
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
1749
Not enough data
8.9
1813
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
1751
Not enough data
9.4
1911
Not enough data
8.9
1804
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
1609
Not enough data
9.2
1825
Not enough data
9.1
1839
Not enough data
9.6
1929
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
Applications
9.3
1505
Not enough data
9.1
1339
Not enough data
8.4
1256
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1511
Not enough data
9.0
1242
Not enough data
9.3
1430
Not enough data
Management
9.3
1376
Not enough data
9.1
1289
Not enough data
9.5
1350
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
427
Not enough data
8.2
429
Not enough data
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
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
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
8.8
36
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.9
37
Project management
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.9
38
Workload
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.5
35
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
9.3
39
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
8.1
34
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.2
35
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
7.3
17
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5971
Not enough data
9.1
4217
Not enough data
8.3
3678
Not enough data
9.0
4266
Not enough data
8.9
4004
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5836
Not enough data
8.6
5210
Not enough data
8.8
5493
Not enough data
9.2
4206
Not enough data
Software Type
9.1
5787
Not enough data
9.2
4277
Not enough data
8.9
3850
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.2
406
Not enough data
7.9
411
Not enough data
8.3
408
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.0
1030
Not enough data
9.0
1053
Not enough data
8.4
1009
Not enough data
9.0
1027
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.5
879
Not enough data
8.4
931
Not enough data
8.6
927
Not enough data
8.4
771
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.8
1010
Not enough data
8.5
775
Not enough data
9.0
986
Not enough data
9.0
981
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.5
95
Not enough data
8.1
92
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.3
1479
Not enough data
9.2
1444
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.3
1499
Not enough data
9.1
1451
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
1264
Not enough data
8.7
1320
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
1386
Not enough data
8.9
1363
Not enough data
8.9
1377
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
1412
Not enough data
8.8
1265
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
788
Not enough data
8.2
788
Not enough data
8.1
783
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
8.3
334
Not enough data
Design
8.7
1428
Not enough data
8.5
1439
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1544
Not enough data
9.3
1513
Not enough data
File Types
9.2
1525
Not enough data
9.0
1495
Not enough data
8.7
1253
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
9.1
1507
Not enough data
9.0
1458
Not enough data
9.3
1530
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
9.3
1480
Not enough data
8.9
1326
Not enough data
9.1
1405
Not enough data
Operating System
9.2
1378
Not enough data
9.1
1357
Not enough data
8.2
1105
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
780
Not enough data
8.6
767
Not enough data
7.8
757
Not enough data
8.3
759
Not enough data
8.2
753
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.8
330
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
Generative AI
8.4
861
Not enough data
8.4
855
Not enough data
8.2
847
Not enough data
8.2
350
Not enough data
8.5
352
Not enough data
7.9
343
Not enough data
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
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
8.0
81
Not enough data
Customizations
8.4
436
Not enough data
8.8
440
Not enough data
8.4
402
Not enough data
8.6
415
Not enough data
Growth
8.4
347
Not enough data
8.6
373
Not enough data
8.5
348
Not enough data
8.2
330
Not enough data
8.6
354
Not enough data
Content
8.9
402
Not enough data
8.8
412
Not enough data
8.8
408
Not enough data
8.5
152
Not enough data
Support
8.5
159
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
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
8.3%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
62.9%
Marketing and Advertising
23.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Computer Software
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Consumer Services
3.9%
Other
55.6%
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?
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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