Compare Hive Team Collaboration Software and Microsoft Planner 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $33.75
Hive
Star Rating
(659)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansMicrosoft Planner
Star Rating
(230)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $33.75
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Hive excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall rating compared to Microsoft Planner. Users appreciate Hive's collaborative culture, noting that teams can quickly share knowledge and tackle complex problems effectively.
- Users say that Hive's implementation process is notably smooth, with many highlighting the intuitive onboarding features that help them organize projects efficiently. In contrast, Microsoft Planner, while user-friendly, has received feedback indicating that it may not always meet specific workflow needs as seamlessly.
- Reviewers mention that Hive's customer support is highly responsive, with users feeling supported when they encounter issues. This contrasts with Microsoft Planner, where some users have expressed concerns about the quality of support, indicating a need for improvement in this area.
- According to verified reviews, Hive offers superior task management features, such as advanced task prioritization and customizable workflows. Users have praised the ability to clearly categorize tasks, which enhances project organization, while Microsoft Planner's features, though effective, are seen as more basic in comparison.
- Users highlight that Microsoft Planner shines in its integration with Microsoft 365 tools, making it easy to manage tasks alongside other applications like Teams and Outlook. This integration is a significant advantage for users already embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem, whereas Hive's strengths lie more in its standalone capabilities.
- G2 reviewers note that Hive's free entry-level pricing is a major draw for small businesses, allowing them to access robust project management tools without financial commitment. In contrast, Microsoft Planner's starting price may be a barrier for smaller teams, making Hive a more accessible option for budget-conscious users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hive
Hive Free
Free
Best for light project management.
- My Actions to-do list
- Unlimited task management
- Gantt, Kanban, summary and calendar views
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner
Starting at $33.75
Included in Microsoft 365 plans.
- Real-time collaboration, commenting, and sharing using the Planner app in Microsoft Teams or the Planner web app
- Creation and management of content-rich tasks with features including files, checklists, and labels
- Tasks organized by My Day, My Tasks, and Assigned to me
Free Trial
Hive
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Planner
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
547
8.5
186
Ease of Use
9.1
549
8.8
191
Ease of Setup
9.3
271
9.1
56
Ease of Admin
9.1
186
9.1
44
Quality of Support
9.3
491
8.3
139
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
186
8.6
37
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
523
8.6
185
Features by Category
Tasks
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
Not enough data
Projects
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
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.2
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
211
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.2
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
220
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
83
Not enough data
7.2
83
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
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
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
8.6
66
Not enough data
9.3
69
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Project Management
9.0
71
Not enough data
8.9
71
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.4
66
Not enough data
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
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
Not enough data
Analytics
9.6
16
Not enough data
Execution
9.8
16
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.8
15
Not enough data
Roadmapping
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
96
Not enough data
8.9
104
Not enough data
8.4
97
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.3
55
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
7.8
94
Not enough data
9.3
103
Not enough data
8.9
85
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.9
16
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Grammar
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Formatting
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
Content
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Product Type
9.0
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Setup
8.8
79
Not enough data
9.1
83
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
Management
8.9
82
Not enough data
8.5
74
Not enough data
8.0
78
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
51
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
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
Not enough data
Communication
9.9
16
Not enough data
9.9
16
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
Goal Creation
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
Tasks
9.6
44
Not enough data
9.3
42
Not enough data
9.2
41
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management
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
Not enough data
Kanban Boards
9.4
42
Not enough data
9.5
43
Not enough data
9.7
42
Not enough data
Planning
9.2
42
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
Platform Basics
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
Not enough data
Content Planning
9.4
30
Not enough data
9.4
34
Not enough data
9.6
30
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
8.5
26
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Other Features
8.7
30
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.5
49
8.8
105
9.5
47
8.8
104
9.1
49
8.6
99
8.7
44
7.4
86
Task Management
9.4
49
8.5
99
9.4
47
8.9
98
9.1
45
7.3
90
9.1
45
7.9
90
Generative AI
7.5
18
7.0
44
7.6
18
7.1
43
Automation
9.0
39
7.4
7
8.9
38
6.9
6
8.8
36
7.1
7
Administration
9.0
38
7.6
7
8.6
38
7.5
6
8.9
37
9.2
6
Project management
9.3
37
8.3
6
9.1
39
6.7
5
8.9
41
8.1
6
8.9
38
7.2
6
8.9
37
7.5
6
8.6
36
6.7
6
8.9
38
7.2
6
Workload
8.8
37
8.6
6
8.8
36
8.3
6
8.3
36
6.3
5
8.5
35
6.0
5
Communication & Collaboration
8.7
37
7.0
5
9.0
36
Not enough data
9.3
39
9.3
5
Cost Management
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.1
34
8.0
5
8.1
34
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
35
8.3
5
8.4
34
8.3
5
8.2
35
8.7
5
Generative AI
7.5
17
Not enough data
7.3
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
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
Content & Documents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Controls
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
Project 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
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
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
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Integrations
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Time Management
9.3
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Proofing Features - Online Proofing
7.8
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
Platform - Online Proofing
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
Not enough data
Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Google Workspace Project Management
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
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
Time Tracking
8.7
52
Not enough data
9.5
56
Not enough data
8.3
50
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
7.8
43
Not enough data
7.4
39
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
50
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hive and Microsoft Planner are categorized as Marketing Calendar, Work Management, and Task Management
Unique Categories
Hive is categorized as 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, Time Tracking, Project Management, Marketing Resource Management, and Email Management
Microsoft Planner is categorized as Project Collaboration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hive
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Planner
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
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%
Information Technology and Services
18.8%
Computer Software
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Education Management
4.9%
Higher Education
4.0%
Other
61.2%
Discussions
Do you have the ability to chat with colleagues?
2 Comments
JH
Yep, & it's super easy!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
Construction
1 Comment
CJ
Replacing a dock decking is a necessary part of general dock maintenance, as it can become weathered and worn over time. Replacing a dock decking can be...Read more
Is Microsoft planner going away?
1 Comment
EC
It is unlikely, since half of the large companies usually use microsoft products, where planner can do wonders with the data and tasks of the work teams.Read more
What can Microsoft planner do?
1 Comment
IK
Planner is great for sharing tasks between team members. You can create so called "Buckets" and put in them topic related task cards. Then appoint the card...Read more
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