[ Hive Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/hive-hive-hive/reviews) [ Hive Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/hive-hive-hive/reviews) # Hive Features ##### ## Time Tracking (3) Ease of Completing Timesheets Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users Tracking Time to Project/Task Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects Billable Time Rate Management Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc. Show More ##### ## Client Invoicing (3) Invoice Creation and Delivery Ability to create and send printable or electronic invoices. Includes standard invoice style library that can be customized/branded. Electronic Payments Accepts electronic payments from clients Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition Provides adequate reporting and/or can integrate to AP systems to recognize revenue appropriately Show More ##### ## Mobile Time Tracking (1) Time Tracking Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device. Show More ##### ## Administration (7) Business Tool Integration Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems Workflow Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer Automated Reminders Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Permissions Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system. Procedures Maintain procedures for data access and governance. Remote Work Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices. Show More ##### ## Platform (5) Reporting Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. APIs / Integration Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. Mobile User Support Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. Show More ##### ## Tasks (11) Creation & Assignment Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. Due Dates Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). Task Prioritization Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. To-Do Lists Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. Dependencies Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. Mass Updates Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. Drag & Drop Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. Recurring Tasks Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. Tasks Allows users to create, modify, and delete tasks Details Helps users capture all relevant details required to perform tasks Priority Assigns priorities to tasks and allows admin to change priorities Show More ##### ## Projects (11) Planning Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. Project Map Projects can be mapped out with milestones, due dates, deliverables and interdependencies. GANTT Provide visual representations of tasks, dependencies, and progress. Calendar View Planned projects are mapped to a schedule with due dates and deliverables detailed day-by-day. Views Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). Project Budgeting Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. Issue Tracking Track issues at the project or task level, and manage resolutions. Templates Provide standards templates that can be customized by users to create new projects. Critical Path Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. Time & Expense Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. Methodologies Support agile and waterfall project management methodologies. Show More ##### ## Resource Management (6) Resource Definiton Create human and material resources and categorize them based on skills and other criteria. Capacity Monitor capacity in real time to track resource use and identify bottlenecks. Scheduling Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. Definition Identify human and material resources and assign them to projects and portfolios. Allocation Resources can be allocated and reallocated across multiple projects and portfolios. Optimization Improve resource utilization across various projects and portfolios. Show More ##### ## Project Monitoring (3) Baselining / KPIs Track key performance indicators or baseline assessments throughout project lifecycle or across multiple projects. Resource Allocation Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. Dashboards Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. Show More ##### ## Portfolio Management (4) Portfolio Types Define multiple types of portfolios for projects, programs, and services. Planning Plan activities and tasks across various portfolios or programs. Alignment Align different kinds of portfolios with business and financial goals. Portfolio Mix Create the optimal mix of portfolios to achieve operational and financial goals. Show More ##### ## Project Management (3) Dependencies Manage dependencies between projects from one or multiple portfolios. Priorities Assign priorities for projects that are part of portfolios. Lean Management Include lean project management features and best practices. Show More ##### ## Data & Analytics (4) Data Consolidation Consolidate project and portfolio data from separate sources. Visualizations Provide custom project and portfolio monitoring visualizations. Performance Monitor the performance of different types of portfolios. Risk Analysis Perform risk analysis at the portfolio or project level. Show More ##### ## Analytics (1) Analytics Tools to analyze productivity and other team data in order to better plan tasks and projects. Show More ##### ## Execution (3) Team Collaboration The ability for teams to collaborate on projects and other tasks within the platform. Project Management Tools to plan, delegate, and track short- or long-term projects. Task Management Tools to assign and track tasks to various team members and monitor their completion. Show More ##### ## Roadmapping (2) Roadmaps Tools to create visual roadmaps for long-term strategy or innovation. Timelines Long-term planning of projects, strategies, and taks with different phases or stages. Show More ##### ## Business Instant Messaging (6) File Sharing Allows users to send and open various file types. Notifications Notifies users when they have been contacted or tagged. Search Message content search capability. Mobile Application Software can be accessed through a downloadable mobile application. Web Application Software can be accessed through a downloadable desktop app or a cloud-based site. Integrations Application integrates with other outside software. Show More ##### ## Business Instant Messaging (2) Audio Conferencing Allows users to communicate via audio call. Video Conferencing Allows users to communicate via video call. Show More ##### ## Grammar (3) Grammar Check Checks for grammar errors like misspellings, sentence run-on, etc. Tone Check Evaulates emotional tone of words written. Sentence Formatting Ensures sentences are formatted properly. Show More ##### ## Formatting (3) Plagiarism Check Checks for instances of plagirism. Style Editor Evalutes that work has been done within the guildlines of a given writing style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.). Citation Finder Finds and formats citations for works mentioned. Show More ##### ## Content (3) Idea Recommendation Recommends ideas for topics based on the content written. Content Generation Generates sentences, paragraphs, or papers based on sample text or a topic. Form Generation Generates a form based on information presented. Show More ##### ## Product Type (1) Standalone Application Application is available as a standlone product. Show More ##### ## Setup (4) Activities Provide standard activities and tasks that can be customized by users Flows Users can easily create flows using drag and drop features Dependencies Define and manage dependencies between tasks and workflows Notifications Include alters that can be used with workflows Show More ##### ## Management (3) Updates Ability to update multiple workflows at the same time Audit Trail Maintain a history of all workflow changes Integration Integrate with ERP or project management software Show More ##### ## Communication (4) Feedback Allows managers and peers to provide feedback on goal progress. Confidence Levels Allows users to rate their confidence level concerning goal completion. Messaging Integrations Integrates with outside business instant messaging tools. Onboarding Provides built-in onboarding tools for new user adoption. Show More ##### ## Goal Creation (3) Team OKR Allows users to make team-wide OKRs. Individual OKR Allows users to make OKRs for individual team members. Action Item Creation Allows users to create goals and takss based on action items decided in in-person meetings. Show More ##### ## Kanban Boards (3) Kanban Cards Provide standard Kanban cards for various types of tasks that can be modified by users Drag and Drop Allows users to drag and drop cards to rearrange them in a board Visibility Boards provide visibility accross all projects, tasks, and users Show More ##### ## Planning (3) Workflow Define the stages of a workflow and assign tasks to each stage Backlog Tasks can be moved to a backlog based on priority and other criteria Optimization Ability to improve workflows and processes by analyzing the flow of tasks Show More ##### ## Platform Basics (6) Drag & Drop Scheduling Ability to drag and drop projects and tasks within a marketing calendar. Project and Task Lists Organization Ability to organize recurring projects and tasks into standardized workflows. Project Templates Provides marketing project templates, which can include editorial calendars, marketing project plans, creative requests, campaign management, event calendar, etc. Budgeting and Cost Estimation Provides tracking for marketing campaign costs and the ability to allocate expenses to budgets. Team Member Roles Ability to assign team members specific roles on specific projects. Automated Alerts and Notficiations Ability to send automated alerts and notifications when projects have been updated and/or compelted. Show More ##### ## Content Planning (3) Content Organization Ability to organize content and manage approvals during the content creation process. Task Assignment Ability to assign content tasks to writers, designers, and editors. Content Scheduling Ability to schedule content distribution across multiple channels (i.e. social media, email, digital ads, etc.) Show More ##### ## Other Features (2) Integrations Ability to integrate with other tools, including project management tools, productivity tools, marketing technology, publishing tools, etc. Reporting Ability to export all marketing activities to a PDF report to easily share results with relevant stakeholders. Show More ##### ## Task Creation (4) Creation & Assignment Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. Due Dates Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). Drag & Drop Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. Mass Updates Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. Show More ##### ## Task Management (4) Task Prioritization Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. To-Do Lists Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. Dependencies Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. Recurring Tasks Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. Show More ##### ## Automation (3) Workflows Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company. Customization Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes. Data repository Deliver a single data repository for all project information. Show More ##### ## Project management (7) Task Prioritization Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. Dependencies Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. Planning Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. Views Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). Scheduling Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. Critical Path Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. Dashboards Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. Show More ##### ## Workload (4) Resource Allocation Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. Workspace Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users. Configuration Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces. Insights Monitor work accross the company and analyze performance. Show More ##### ## Communication & Collaboration (3) Communication Channels Support multiple channels for internal and external communications. Document Management Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files. Collaboration Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks. Show More ##### ## Cost Management (3) Project Budgeting Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. Time & Expense Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. Profitability Monitor project proftability by team or department. Show More ##### ## Integration (3) Front Office Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software. Back Office Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. External data Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software. Show More ##### ## Marketing Campaign Performance (2) Performance and ROI Tracking Ability to track marketing campaign performance and return on investment (ROI). Activity Tracking Ability to compare marketing plans to historical activity. Show More ##### ## Customization (4) Custom Fields Allows users to add custom fields to forms that aren't already on the templates Conditional Logic Enables forms to hide or show certain fields based on respondents' answers Multi-page Forms Allows users to create forms with more than one page Design Gives users the ability to customize the design of forms (e.g. logo, brand colors, fonts, etc.) Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (4) Embedded Forms Enables forms to be embedded onto a website without having to create code from scratch Notifications Sends notifications when a completed form is recieved Payments Contains integrations with payment processors, enabling users to accept payments through forms Mobile Forms Allows users to build, distribute and access forms from a mobile device Show More ##### ## Sorting & Filtering (4) Attachment Search Enables users to search for specific email attachments. Tags Allows users to create and assign custom tags to emails. AI Sorting Automatically sorts mail into untuitive categories and/or folders. Predefined Rules Allows users to set up predefined rules to automatically sort incoming mail. Show More ##### ## Integrations (3) Microsoft Outlook Integration This software integrates with Microsoft Outlook. Gmail Integration This software integrates with Gmail. Apple Calendar Integration This software integrates with Apple Calendar. Show More ##### ## Time Management (3) Unified Inbox Provide a unified inbox to manage multiple accounts at once. Email Automation Provide the ability to automatically send recurring emails. Snooze Provide a feature to snooze, or defer, non-urgent emails. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (12) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text-to-Speech Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. Show More ##### ## Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management (10) Simulation Simulate the outcomes of various business case scenarios and mix of projects Tracking Monitor the efficiency of strategic plans and how they are impacted by projects and portfolios Planning Create plans to implement activities to achieve strategic objectives Objectives Define strategic objectives related to project and portfolio management Visiblity Provide a 360 view of all projects and portfolios and their corresponding strategies Alignment Align project and portfolios with the strategic objectives of the company Risk Management Mitigate risks related to projects and portfolios that may impact strategic objectives Implementation Deploy strategic planning to project and portfolio management activities Optimization Help with continuous improvement and to adapt to strategy updates and market changes Prioritization Assign priorities to projects and portfolios based on strategic objectives Show More ##### ## Proofing Features - Online Proofing (2) Smart Compare Help users easily identify differences between different versions of an image. Gridlines and Rulers Provides a visual guide to help users accurately align and measure elements within their designs. Show More ##### ## Platform - Online Proofing (4) Dashboard Offers a centralized dashbaord that shows project statuses, feedback, and deadlines to streamline workflow management. Integrations with Creative Tools Connects with creative tools such as content creation and graphic design software. Integrations with Project Management Tools Connects with project management tools to organize tasks, timelines, and resources. Version Management Tracks and organizes multiple versions of a design to help wtih easy comparison and retrieval of past versions. Show More ##### ## Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing (2) Workflow Templates Allows users to set up and save custom workflows for repetitive review processes. Notifications Sends notifications to users about updates, comments, and approval statuses. Show More ##### ## Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging (1) Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## AI - Business Instant Messaging (4) AI Powered Search Improves search functionality by prioritizing search results based on a user's previous interactions and relevance, enabling users to find messages, files, and people without the need for exact search terms. Smart Notifications Prioritizes user notifications by suggesting channels, people, and messages relevant to a user's work. AI Powered Language Translation Uses AI-powered language translation tools to translate messages in real-time. Content Generation Creates, assists, or automates the generation of text-based content within the platform. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Google Workspace Project Management (2) Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging (2) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Project Management (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Work Management (4) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Workflow Management (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar (4) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management (3) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software (1) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR) (2) Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Email Management (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![ClickUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b675771627028c890e21cb68228a24e9/clickup.svg "ClickUp") ClickUp 4.6/5 (12,353) ](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) [ ![Wrike](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e7b3c8ae7b46d6fdecc3c383064c2ca8/wrike.svg "Wrike") Wrike 4.2/5 (4,453) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) [ ![monday AI Work Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0ecee4762e51bfed79001cde447b63a5/monday-com.svg "monday AI Work Platform") monday AI Work Platform 4.7/5 (15,105) ](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/hive-hive-hive/competitors/alternatives) ## Technology Glossary Features View full feature definition View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms. 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