Compare Hive Team Collaboration Software and Mural 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Hive
Star Rating
(658)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansMural
Star Rating
(1,459)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.6% 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 Mural excels in fostering visual collaboration, making it a favorite for teams that prioritize brainstorming and agile methodologies. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the wide variety of templates available, which significantly speeds up project initiation.
- Users say Hive stands out for its robust task management capabilities, allowing teams to easily categorize and prioritize tasks. Reviewers highlight how Hive's features help streamline project organization, making it easier to meet work goals and objectives.
- According to verified reviews, Mural is particularly effective for remote teamwork, offering tools like voting and timers that enhance collaboration across distances. Users find it intuitive and flexible, which is essential for teams that are not always in the same room.
- Reviewers mention that Hive's customer support is consistently praised for being responsive and helpful, which is crucial for teams that need quick resolutions to issues. This level of support contributes to a positive user experience, especially when navigating complex project requirements.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Mural has strong features for visual thinking, it sometimes struggles with task prioritization and due date management compared to Hive. Users have noted that these areas could benefit from improvement to better align with their workflow needs.
- Users report that both platforms offer free entry-level options, but Hive's overall user experience, particularly in setup and administration, is seen as more streamlined. Reviewers appreciate how quickly they can get started with Hive, which is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to implement project management tools.
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
Mural
Free
Free
Get your team started fast
- 3 murals and unlimited members
- All visual collaboration and facilitation features
- Full template library & member-built custom templates
Free Trial
Hive
Free Trial is available
Mural
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
546
8.9
1,009
Ease of Use
9.1
548
8.8
1,005
Ease of Setup
9.3
270
8.9
443
Ease of Admin
9.1
187
8.6
374
Quality of Support
9.3
490
9.0
620
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
187
9.1
312
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
522
8.8
919
Features by Category
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
9.4
295
|
Verified
7.9
19
9.3
295
|
Verified
6.8
19
9.2
286
|
Verified
7.6
19
9.1
290
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
260
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
227
|
Verified
7.5
18
8.8
271
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
254
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Projects
9.2
261
|
Verified
8.6
18
9.0
234
|
Verified
8.6
19
8.6
214
|
Verified
8.0
18
8.8
259
|
Verified
6.8
18
9.1
269
|
Verified
8.1
18
7.7
127
Feature Not Available
8.4
186
7.6
18
8.9
239
|
Verified
8.4
18
8.1
132
Feature Not Available
8.4
200
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
178
|
Verified
8.1
18
Resource Management
8.2
175
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
189
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
210
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Project Monitoring
8.2
169
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
180
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
219
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.4
83
4.4
15
7.2
83
4.7
15
Agentic AI - Project Management
7.6
19
7.4
7
8.2
19
7.1
7
8.0
19
7.4
7
7.9
18
7.4
7
7.4
19
7.9
7
7.7
18
6.7
7
8.2
18
7.6
7
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
5.4
13
Execution
9.8
16
9.5
14
9.7
16
8.3
15
9.8
15
7.6
13
Roadmapping
8.9
16
8.9
15
9.3
15
8.2
14
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
Design Tools
Not enough data
8.3
568
Not enough data
8.7
603
Not enough data
8.8
549
Not enough data
8.8
614
Not enough data
9.0
636
Communication Tools
Not enough data
8.9
565
Not enough data
8.7
585
Integrations
Not enough data
8.0
255
Not enough data
8.7
510
Software Offering
Not enough data
9.1
605
Not enough data
8.3
306
Not enough data
7.4
299
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.4
19
Setup
8.8
78
Not enough data
9.1
82
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
Management
8.9
81
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
8.0
77
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
19
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.3
18
Not enough data
6.9
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.6
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.8
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.3
378
Not enough data
8.6
287
Not enough data
8.7
354
Visual Tools
Not enough data
8.6
361
Not enough data
8.9
367
Not enough data
8.8
316
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
8.4
289
Not enough data
8.7
208
Not enough data
7.5
191
Not enough data
9.0
278
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
4.1
9
Agentic AI - Customer Journey Mapping
Not enough data
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
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.4
324
Not enough data
8.2
349
Not enough data
8.8
504
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Hardware
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
8.8
522
Not enough data
9.2
439
Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Task Creation
9.5
48
Not enough data
9.5
46
Not enough data
9.2
48
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
Task Management
9.4
48
Not enough data
9.4
46
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
18
Not enough data
7.6
18
Not enough data
Automation
9.1
39
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
Project management
9.3
36
Not enough data
9.1
38
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
Workload
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.5
34
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.7
36
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
Cost Management
8.2
36
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
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
Feedback
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.9
29
Idea Sources
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
27
Idea Collection
Not enough data
8.1
28
Not enough data
6.4
28
Not enough data
6.4
28
Not enough data
6.7
28
Not enough data
8.3
27
Integrations
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
26
Agentic AI - Idea Management
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
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
Platform Basics
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
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Communication
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Workflow Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Time Tracking
8.7
51
Not enough data
9.5
55
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
7.8
42
Not enough data
7.4
38
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
49
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
48
Not enough data
9.1
53
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
53
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
9.4
52
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hive and Mural are categorized as Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools and Project Management
Unique Categories
Hive is categorized as Marketing Calendar, Work Management, Business Instant Messaging, Kanban Project Management, Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Workflow Management, AI Writing Assistant, Project and Portfolio Management, Online Proofing, Online Form Builder, Google Workspace Project Management, Note-Taking Software, Task Management, Time Tracking, Marketing Resource Management, and Email Management
Mural is categorized as Visual Collaboration Platforms, Collaborative Whiteboard, Customer Journey Mapping, Idea Management, Mind Mapping, Diagramming, Wireframing, Presentation, and Product Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hive
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mural
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
55.5%
Information Technology and Services
14.4%
Management Consulting
11.7%
Computer Software
11.0%
Financial Services
5.0%
Higher Education
3.6%
Other
54.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I control who sees what in my Hive workspace?
2 Comments
Official Response from Hive
Admins can have complete control over what messaging groups and projects a person can view. If someone is not added as a member of a project, it is...Read more
Do you have the ability to chat with colleagues?
2 Comments
Official Response from Hive
We do offer chat! You can either use our built-in Hive messenger or you can integrate with Slack. They are both accessible right from our simple dashboard.Read more
how do I assign tasks to other people to pass on specific dates and repeat themselves?
1 Comment
JD
You can navigate to add date inside the task setup and click on Set recurring to establish how often that will repeat.Read more
What is mural software used for?
4 Comments
AY
It's a digital collaborative board where you can interact with your team, colleagues, training participants, etc. You can prepare the board in a presentation...Read more
would like to explore Mural for education
4 Comments
AS
$19/months. It has free trials for 3 weeks.Read more
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